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Escalating Israeli Airstrikes in Gaza Claim Hundreds, Threaten Hostages

1/19/2025

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Israeli airstrikes in Gaza have surged since the cease-fire with Hamas, leading to tragic casualties, including many children, with Palestinian officials reporting over 200 injuries. The Palestinian Islamic Jihad cautions that ongoing attacks could jeopardize Israeli hostages, while Hamas insists that the fate of hostages hinges on the release of Palestinian prisoners by Israel.

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Israeli airstrikes in Gaza have surged since the cease-fire with Hamas, leading to tragic casualties, including many children, with Palestinian officials reporting over 200 injuries. The Palestinian Islamic Jihad cautions that ongoing attacks could jeopardize Israeli hostages, while Hamas insists that the fate of hostages hinges on the release of Palestinian prisoners by Israel.