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Hamas threatens to kill an Israeli hostage whenever Israel hits Gaza civilians without warning
By Josef Federman And Issam Adwan, The Associated Press on October 9th, 2023
JERUSALEM (AP) – The military wing of the militant Hamas group says it will kill one Israeli civilian captive any time Israel targets civilians in their homes in Gaza “without prior warning.” Abu Obeida, the spokesman of the Qassam Brigades, said in an audio released Monday night that the past hours have witnessed intense strikes ... Read More »
1 responseNative Americans celebrate their histories and cultures on Indigenous Peoples Day
By The Associated Press on October 9th, 2023
Native people celebrated their history on Monday with events across the U.S. marking Indigenous Peoples Day, from a sunrise gathering in Minneapolis to a rally in Maine. The ceremonies, dances and speeches came two years after President Joe Biden officially commemorated Indigenous Peoples Day. At the time, he said the day is meant to “honor ... Read More »
1 responseRobert F. Kennedy Jr. will run for president as an independent and drop his Democratic primary bid
By Ali Swenson, The Associated Press on October 9th, 2023
PHILADELPHIA (AP) – Longtime environmental lawyer and anti-vaccine activist Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said Monday he will run for president as an independent and drop his Democratic primary bid, adding a wrinkle to a 2024 race heading toward a likely rematch between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump. Kennedy, a member of one ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Israel vows complete siege on Gaza as it strikes the Palestinian territory after incursion by Hamas
By Josef Federman And Issam Adwan, The Associated Press on October 9th, 2023
JERUSALEM (AP) – Israel’s military ordered a complete siege on the Gaza Strip on Monday, halting deliveries of food, fuel and supplies to its 2.3 million people as it pounded the Hamas-ruled territory with waves of airstrikes in retaliation for the militants’ bloody weekend incursion. More than two days after Hamas launched its surprise attack, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Israel vows complete siege of Gaza as it strikes the Palestinian territory after incursion by Hamas
By Josef Federman And Issam Adwan, The Associated Press on October 9th, 2023
JERUSALEM (AP) – Israel vowed to lay total siege to the Gaza Strip on Monday, as its military scoured the country’s south for militants, guarded breaches in its border fence and pounded the impoverished, Hamas-ruled territory in the wake of an unprecedented weekend incursion. More than two days after Hamas launched its surprise attack, the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Israel intensifies its strikes and vows to besiege Gaza as it scours south for Hamas fighters
By Josef Federman And Issam Adwan, The Associated Press on October 9th, 2023
JERUSALEM (AP) – Israel’s military scoured the country’s south for Hamas fighters, guarded breaches in its border fence and pounded the Gaza Strip from the air on Monday as it vowed to lay total siege to the impoverished, Hamas-ruled territory in the wake of an unprecedented weekend incursion. More than two days after Hamas launched ... Read More »
1 responseIsrael intensifies strikes and vows to besiege Gaza as it scours south for Hamas fighters
By Josef Federman And Issam Adwan, The Associated Press on October 9th, 2023
JERUSALEM (AP) – Israel’s military scoured the country’s south for Hamas fighters, guarded breaches in its border fence and pounded the Gaza Strip from the air on Monday as it vowed to lay total siege to the impoverished, Hamas-ruled territory in the wake of an unprecedented weekend incursion. More than two days after Hamas launched ... Read More »
1 responseIsrael intensifies Gaza strikes and scours south for Hamas fighters as death toll nears 1,200
By Josef Federman And Issam Adwan, The Associated Press on October 9th, 2023
JERUSALEM (AP) – Israel’s military scoured the country’s south for Hamas fighters and guarded breaches in its border fence with tanks on Monday, as it pounded the Gaza Strip from the air and mustered for a campaign its prime minister said would destroy “the military and governing capabilities” of the militant group. More than two ... Read More »
1 responseIsrael intensifies Gaza strikes and battles to repel Hamas, with over 1,100 dead in fighting so far
By Josef Federman And Issam Adwan, The Associated Press on October 8th, 2023
JERUSALEM (AP) – Israel intensified its bombardments of the Gaza Strip on Monday after declaring war and vowing to destroy the “military and governing capabilities” of the enclave’s Hamas rulers, as Israeli soldiers fought to dislodge Gaza gunmen from areas of southern Israel. At least 700 people have reportedly been killed in Israel – a ... Read More »
1 responseIsrael intensifies Gaza bombardment, battles to dislodge Hamas fighters from its territory
By Josef Federman And Issam Adwan, The Associated Press on October 8th, 2023
JERUSALEM (AP) – Israel intensified its bombardments of the Gaza Strip on Monday after declaring war and vowing to destroy the “military and governing capabilities” of the enclave’s Hamas rulers, as Israeli soldiers fought to dislodge Gaza gunmen from areas of southern Israel. At least 700 people have reportedly been killed in Israel – a ... Read More »
1 responseIsrael declares war, bombards Gaza and battles to dislodge Hamas fighters after surprise attack
By Tia Goldenberg And Wafaa Shurafa, The Associated Press on October 8th, 2023
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) – The Israeli government formally declared war and gave the green light for “significant military steps” to retaliate against Hamas for its surprise attack, as the military labored into Monday to crush fighters still in southern towns and intensified its bombardment of the Gaza Strip. The toll passed 1,100 dead and ... Read More »
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