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Smoke rises after an Israeli strike on Tuesday, as forces launch a ground and air operation in eastern Rafah. Reuters
Smoke rises after an Israeli strike on Tuesday, as forces launch a ground and air operation in eastern Rafah. Reuters
Survival, Rafah and alliances: What pushed Hamas to accept Gaza ceasefire deal
Reconstruction funds and securing goodwill of mediators are motives for the Palestinian group