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Coverage dated October 16, 2023 to October 18, 2023

When Hamas Attacked, This Israeli Kibbutz Fought Back and Won

Headline from Wall Street Journal

A dozen volunteers defended the families of a farming community in southern Israel from Hamas fighters who came to take hostages.

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  1. Wall Street Journal

    When Hamas Attacked, This Israeli Kibbutz Fought Back and Won (opens Wall Street Journal)

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    Wall Street Journal's feed description

    A dozen volunteers defended the families of a farming community in southern Israel from Hamas fighters who came to take hostages.

  2. CNN

    How volunteer guards foiled a carefully planned Hamas attack on one kibbutz (opens CNN)

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    CNN's feed description

    When Hamas militants broke through the Gaza fence in this month’s unprecedented attack on Israel, the kibbutz of Mefalsim – less than two miles from the border – was on the front lines. Toting AK-47 rifles and grenade launchers, one group of militants headed straight for the community’s gates, while…

  3. The Times of Israel

    Bodycams on Hamas gunmen show them easily crossing border barriers en route to kibbutz (opens The Times of Israel)

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    The Times of Israel's feed description

    Clips show terrorists, some on motorcycles, progressing unopposed through succession of border fences, and their assault on Kerem Shalom, where 12-strong defense team fought back

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