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As strikes devastate Gaza, Israel says it’s preparing for possible ground assault

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Newest development Oct 12, 2023 · 3 reportsIsraeli military says it's preparing for ground operation in Gaza, but political leaders undecided

JERUSALEM (AP) — Palestinians in Gaza lined up outside bakeries on Thursday after spending the night in pitch darkness surrounded by the ruins of pulverized neighborhoods, as Israel launched new…

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    As strikes devastate Gaza, Israel says it’s preparing for possible ground assault

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    Israeli military says it's preparing for ground operation in Gaza, but political leaders undecided

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  1. NPR

    Israel ramps up military response to attack by Gaza militants (opens NPR)

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    We'll have the latest on the attack by Gaza militants on Israel, as well as the Israeli military's response.

  2. Al Jazeera

    Fears of a ground invasion of Gaza grow as Israel vows ‘mighty vengeance’ (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Al Jazeera's feed description

    The Israeli military is still fighting with Hamas in parts of southern Israel after it launched an attack there.

  3. Washington Times

    Ground war in Gaza holds huge risks, deep uncertainties for both sides (opens Washington Times)

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    Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has reportedly told President Biden that his armed forces have no choice but to launch a ground operation in the Palestinian enclave of Gaza, given the destruction following this weekend’s deadly attacks on Israel by Hamas militants based there.

  4. CNN

    What we know about Israeli force movements as country prepares for possible ground operation (opens CNN)

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    Israel has declared war on Hamas after the group launched a devastating surprise attack from Gaza. Hundreds of Israelis and Palestinians have died in the fighting since. Follow that latest news here.

  5. Digital Journal

    Grim prospects if Israel launches ground assault on Gaza (opens Digital Journal)

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    Israel appears likely to stage a ground assault on Gaza in response to deadly weekend attacks by Hamas, risking close-quarters fighting in densely

  6. The Guardian

    ‘Right now it is one day at a time’: life on Israel’s frontline with Gaza (opens The Guardian)

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    Surrounded by evidence of heavy fighting and with air raid sirens still sounding, an Israeli ground offensive into Gaza appears imminent

  7. Time

    What an Israeli Ground Invasion Would Mean for Gaza (opens Time)

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    Time's feed description

    While Israel has not officially announced a ground operation in Gaza, observers believe that it is now inevitable.

  8. NPR

    An update on the Israel-Hamas war from the ground in Tel Aviv (opens NPR)

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    The Israeli military says it has "secured" its border with Gaza and is moving into an offensive that will change the reality in Gaza, which is cut off from fuel, food, water and electricity.

  9. Washington Times

    Signs point to ground war in Gaza as scale of Hamas atrocities emerges (opens Washington Times)

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    A bloody and extended ground battle in the densely populated winding streets of Gaza appeared imminent Tuesday as Israel massed its forces along the border to the sealed Palestinian enclave and called up 360,000 reservists to avenge a surprise attack by the Palestinian militant group Saturday.

  10. WTOP Washington DC

    As strikes devastate Gaza, Israel says it’s preparing for possible ground assault (opens WTOP Washington DC)

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    JERUSALEM (AP) — Palestinians in Gaza lined up outside bakeries on Thursday after spending the night in pitch darkness surrounded by the ruins of pulverized neighborhoods, as Israel launched new…

  11. Green Field Reporter

    As strikes devastate Gaza, Israel says it's preparing for possible ground assault - The Daily Reporter (opens Green Field Reporter)

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    JERUSALEM (AP) — Palestinians in Gaza lined up outside bakeries on Thursday after spending the night in pitch darkness surrounded by the ruins of pulverized neighborhoods, as Israel launched new airstrikes and said it was preparing for a possible ground invasion.

  12. FOX 5 New York

    Israeli military says it's preparing for ground operation in Gaza, but political leaders undecided (opens FOX 5 New York)

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    People in Gaza spent Wednesday night in darkness, surrounded by the ruins of destroyed neighborhoods. The latest conflict, which has claimed at least 2,500 lives on both sides, is expected to escalate.

  13. Townhall

  14. Bloomberg

    Israel Is Preparing for ‘Significant’ Ground Operation in Gaza (opens Bloomberg)

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    The Israeli army said it’s making preparations for “significant ground operations” in Gaza, a week after Hamas militants struck southern Israel in one of the worst attacks in the country’s history.

  15. Deutsche Welle

    Israel-Hamas war: IDF says preparing 'ground operation' – DW (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    Deutsche Welle's feed description

    Israeli forces have announced they are preparing a major offensive into Gaza from air, land and sea. Meanwhile, Hamas claims more hostages have been killed in airstrikes. DW has more.

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