"...The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) on Sunday said it has begun striking in the Rafah area to eliminate a threat after terrorists fired an anti-tank missile and gunfire towards the Israeli troops. ..."
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"..."If the hostages are not released, Israel will continue to take more and more territory in the Strip for permanent control," he concluded. ..."
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"Israeli military says projectiles fired from Rafah area...The Israeli military said eight projectiles were identified crossing from the area of Rafah...Israel says it wants to root out Hamas fighters holed up in Rafah and rescue hostages it says are being held in the area..."
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"...The Israeli military said that at least 2,200 rockets had been fired from Gaza. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered a call-up of reservists and said, “We are at war.” At least 41 people have been killed...."
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"...Two Hamas members from east Jerusalem were indicted Sunday on suspicion of planning to fire a missile at Jerusalem's Teddy Stadium during an Israeli premier league soccer match. ..."
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"...Israel put the embargo in place because Hamas has been firing missiles at Israel ever since it took power. The embargo allows Israel to inspect the ships' cargo, and..."
Reference: www.desmoinesregister.com .