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Booms heard in Tel Aviv area following warning siren
Two booms were heard following an air raid siren in Tel Aviv Thursday
evening, just an hour after a rocket from the Gaza Strip exploded in an
open field outside of Rishon Lezion.
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IAF Leads Anti-Terror Operation, Releases Aerial Footage
The IAF is targeting Gaza missiles and launchers as part of Operation Pillar of Defense.
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Egypt, Jordan, Turkey and Russia chorus condemnation of Israel's resort to force, US leads Western supporters
On day two of Operation Pillar of Defense, Israel was getting strong support from several Western countries.
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Rocket Falls Near Tel Aviv, IDF Massing Armor
Sirens sounded in Tel Aviv and residents were told to head for shelter Thursday evening.
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Hamas trying to restore shattered morale
There were no signs whatsoever Thursday that Hamas was interested in a cease-fire with Israel at this stage.
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Blame game and biblical exegesis: World press reports on Operation Pillar of Defense
Operation Pillar of Defense is making headlines around the world, with
media outlets choosing to highlight different aspects of the conflict.
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Israel and Hamas compete for EU sympathy
Both sides in the new Gaza conflict are competing for international sympathy as fighting escalates.
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Netanyahu: Picture of Bleeding Baby Says It All
Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu issued a statement to the
international media Thursday afternoon, in which he said Israel would
continue to do its best to avoid civilian casualties on the enemy side.
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Israel's Ambassador to Egypt Left Cairo
Israeli ambassador to Egypt, Yaakov Amitai, reportedly left Cairo on Wednesday night.
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China confirms leadership change
Mr Xi led the new Politburo Standing Committee onto the stage at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing.