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Israel’s Netanyahu says the “struggle is not over” as he marks October 7 anniversary

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the country will “achieve all the goals of this war” and warned “the struggle is not over,” just days after Israel and Hamas agreed to a ceasefire and hostage release deal. In an address to commemorate fallen Israeli soldiers on Thursday, when Israel is marking the anniversary of the …

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Egypt Independent October 17, 2025

October 7 families demand to know the number of Gaza hostages still alive, after Trump said 3 more have died

CNN  —  Families of October 7 hostages held in Gaza demanded any new information from the Israeli government after US President Donald Trump said three more captives had died. “As of today, it’s 21. Three have died. So, this is a terrible situation,” Trump said on Tuesday. The remark was a shock to the families …

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Egypt Independent May 8, 2025

Investigation highlights Israeli intelligence failures in lead-up to Hamas’ October 7 attack

An investigation into the failings of the Israeli military in the lead-up to the devastating Hamas attack of October 7, 2023, has highlighted gaps in intelligence gathering, flawed assumptions about Hamas, and “systemic” failures in the Israel Defense Force’s preparedness and response. The 19-page report released Thursday by the IDF said there were gaps in …

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Egypt Independent February 28, 2025

At least 44,875 Palestinians killed since October 7, Gaza health ministry says

At least 44,875 Palestinians have been killed and another 106,454 injured since Israel launched its war in Gaza on October 7, according to the Ministry of Health. Israeli attacks in Gaza killed at least 40 Palestinians and injured another 98 people in the past 24 hours, the health ministry reported on Friday. This includes at …

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Egypt Independent December 15, 2024

More than 43,970 Palestinians have been killed since October 7, according to Gaza health ministry

At least 43,972 Palestinians have been killed and another 104,008 injured since Israel launched its war in Gaza, according to the Ministry of Health there. Israeli attacks in Gaza killed at least 50 Palestinians and injured another 110 people in the past 24 hours, the health ministry reported on Tuesday.

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Egypt Independent November 21, 2024

Heavy Israeli strikes hit southern Beirut as October 7 anniversary nears

Heavy Israeli airstrikes pounded southern Beirut overnight, with the military saying it was targeting Hezbollah. A CNN correspondent said they were some of the most intense since the current conflict erupted between Israel and the militant group. As the anniversary of the October 7 attacks nears, Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said his country faces …

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Egypt Independent October 7, 2024

Support for October 7 attack falls in Gaza as conditions worsen

Backing for Hamas’ October 7 attack on Israel has dropped significantly in Gaza during the last six months, a poll of Palestinians in the enclave shows, as conditions deteriorate after almost a year of war. In March, 71 percent of Palestinians in Gaza who responded to the poll by the Palestinian Center for Policy and Survey Research said they believed that Hamas’ decision to launch the October 7 attack was correct. When the poll was conducted this month, that number stood at just …

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Egypt Independent September 19, 2024

Israeli intelligence commander to resign after being accused of failing to prevent October 7

CNN  —  An Israeli intelligence commander, who critics say played a pivotal role in failing to prevent the October 7 attacks, is resigning, Israel’s military told CNN. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said Brigadier General Yossi Sariel, who led its 8200 intelligence unit, has informed them he will “conclude his role in the near future.” …

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Egypt Independent September 14, 2024