Israel Declares War on Hamas Following Cross-Border Attack

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Israel responds to Hamas' deadly attack with a declaration of war, aiming to crush the militant group and secure the release of hostages. However, after months of fighting, Hamas remains intact and the hostages are still in captivity.

Israel declared war in response to Hamas ' unprecedented cross-border attack on Oct. 7, resulting in the death of 1,200 people and the hostage-taking of 250 others. The war is the longest and deadliest between Israel and the Palestinians , with no signs of ending. Israel aims to crush Hamas and secure the release of the remaining hostages. However, after three months of intense airstrikes and a ground offensive, Hamas remains intact and the hostages are still in captivity.

The Israeli military predicts that the war will continue until 2024

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