The Simchat Torah massacre will be a defining moment in Israeli history, like the Second Intifada, the 1973 Yom Kippur War, the 1967 Six Day War, and the 1948 War of Independence.
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Israel's post-holiday return to normalcy marred by Hamas rockets – comment
The festivities all abruptly ended at 8:30 a.m., when it was announced that there was a “security event.” From then on, the day was unlike any other Simchat Torah.
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Israel might have underestimated Hamas, but Hamas underestimated Israelis – opinion
Hamas’ military miscalculation pales compared with its misunderstanding of the Israeli mind and soul. Hamas expected Israeli society to fall apart. Instead, all 300,000 reservists called up to fight.
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Full Article: Israel might have underestimated Hamas, but Hamas underestimated Israelis - opinion
US authorizes departure of non-emergency govt personnel from embassy in Jerusalem
An embassy spokesperson said that "The Department of State has no higher priority than the safety and security of US citizens overseas, including US government personnel serving abroad."
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From Tel Aviv to Jerusalem: Israel’s cities close down for war
A week into the war Israel has been plunged into an unprecedented quiet.
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Full Article: From Tel Aviv to Jerusalem: Israel’s cities close down for war
'Next stage is coming,' Netanyahu tells IDF on visit to southern Israel
"Are you ready for the next stage?" Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu asked soldiers on Saturday.
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Full Article: 'Next stage is coming,' Netanyahu tells IDF on visit to southern Israel
Israel’s Russia and China policy in spotlight after Hamas attack – analysis
Russia and China have both slammed Israel's approach to the current war in Gaza.
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Full Article: Israel’s Russia and China policy in spotlight after Hamas attack - analysis
IDF: Israel to attack Hamas by air, sea and land
"IDF battalions and soldiers are deployed throughout the country and are ready to elevate their readiness," the IDF said in a statement.
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Full Article: IDF: Israel to attack Hamas by air, sea and land
How Hamas used small commercial drones in its attack – analysis
The use of the commercially available drones is concerning on a number of levels, but Hamas was not the first to do so.
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Full Article: How Hamas used small commercial drones in its attack - analysis
Schumer group: More than just another Senate delegation – analysis
The Senate Majority Leader and his fellow representatives are sending a message to Israel, to its critics in America, and to the international community.
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Full Article: Schumer group: More than just another Senate delegation - analysis