October 7

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

Israeli army concludes Hamas defeated it on 7 October

Israeli army concludes Hamas defeated it on 7 October Israeli military investigation finds ‘complete failure’ to protect civilians and anticipate

Middle East Eye March 1, 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

Four Palestinians killed during Shin Bet interrogations since 7 October

Four Palestinians killed during Shin Bet interrogations since 7 October Attorney General’s office rules out opening a criminal investigation against

Middle East Eye December 12, 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

Israeli official floats safe passage for Oct. 7 architect Yahya Sinwar in return for hostages

CNN — An Israeli official has floated the possibility of offering Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar safe passage out of Gaza, once all remaining hostages held in the Palestinian territory are released. Israel’s Coordinator for Hostages and the Missing Gal Hirsch told CNN’s Jessica Dean on Sunday that if all remaining 101 hostages are returned, “I …

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Egypt Independent September 11, 2024

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