In a shocking weekend attack, more than 900 people were killed in Israel, including over 260 at a crowded music festival. Israel has pledged to hunt down Hamas fighters responsible and has escalated its military campaign against Gaza, with nearly 500 casualties since the incursion. Major airlines suspended flights to and from Israel, while tensions over the Al-Aqsa Mosque, sacred to Muslims and Jews, have fueled the conflict. The U.S. is supplying essential military equipment to Israel, drawing condemnation from Western leaders like Britain and Germany against Hamas’ attacks. Simultaneously, Arab nations call for an end to hostilities on both sides, as global concern deepens over the escalating violence.
Israel Vows Retribution After Deadly Hamas Attack; Global Concerns Grow
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