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Israel continues to bomb Gaza as hopes fade of Hamas leader’s death ending war

Israel continues to bomb Gaza as hopes fade of Hamas leader’s death ending war



More than 60 deaths recorded in territory in past day as Israel launches more airstrikes and sends in more troopsIsrael has launched new airstrikes and sent more troops into action in Gaza, dashing brief hopes among many residents of the territory that the killing of Hamas leader, Yahya Sinwar, could bring an end to the devastating conflict.Sinwar, 62, was killed on Thursday by tank fire directed at a building in Rafah in the far south of Gaza after exchanging fire with an Israeli patrol. Continue reading…



Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/oct/18/israel-gaza-airstrikes-hamas-leader-yahya-sinwar-death

Author : Jason Burke and Malak A Tantesh in Gaza

Publish date : 2024-10-18 17:02:39

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