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The IDF investigation will examine the period from 2018 until October 10, 2023, when control over the communities surrounding the Gaza border was regained following Hamas’ deadly attack
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The Israeli army announced Wednesday that it has begun an internal investigation into the events of the Hamas attack on Gaza border communities on October 7.
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Haaretz | Israel NewsThe IDF investigation will examine the period from 2018 until October 10, 2023, when control over the communities surrounding the Gaza border was regained following Hamas’ deadly attackYaniv KubovichMar 7, 2024 4:42 pm ISTGet email notification for articles from Yaniv Kubovich FollowMar 7, 2024 4:42 pm ISTYaniv KubovichGet email…
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The Israeli prime minister said Wednesday that Israeli forces had surrounded the house of Yahya Sinwar, potentially closing in on the top Hamas official in Gaza – and the man most wanted by Israeli authorities. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said Sinwar was not in the house and…
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