‘Israel SURRENDERED To Iran': Houthi Boss MOCKS Netanyahu After 12-day War Ends
Hamas has announced a new attack on Israeli Merkava tank in Gaza. The IDF said that 2 soldiers were killed in separate attacks in the Gaza strip. In one such attack, a tank was reportedly fired upon. Meanwhile, ally of Hamas's armed wing - the Al-Qassam Brigades - conducted a complex ambush in north Gaza. The Al-Quds Brigades said that its fighters targeted about 40 Israeli troops in the area. The armed wing of Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) said that Israeli troops fled and screamed and helicopters were sent to evacuate the casualties. The fighters also reportedly saw charred bodies of the soldiers. Watch.
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18 minutes ago
- NDTV
Hezbollah Chief Says Won't Surrender Under Israeli Threats
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Time of India
30 minutes ago
- Time of India
Latest Israeli strike kills 38 in Gaza: Israel, Hamas set for indirect talks; Qatar to mediate
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Hindustan Times
32 minutes ago
- Hindustan Times
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