Coverage dated May 15, 2025 to May 16, 2025

Israel launches a new military operation in Gaza to pressure Hamas to release hostages

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Why is Israel attacking Gaza? Israel has launched a major operation in the Gaza Strip to pressure for the release of Hamas' hostages.

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The Guardian
Israel launches major offensive in Gaza after airstrikes that killed more than 100 (opens The Guardian)
Published May 15, 2025
The Guardian's feed description
IDF aiming to seize strategic areas as part of expansion of war against Hamas in attempt to force release of hostages
ABC 7 Los Angeles
Israel launches a new military operation in Gaza to pressure Hamas to release hostages (opens ABC 7 Los Angeles)
Published May 16, 2025
ABC 7 Los Angeles's feed description
Why is Israel attacking Gaza? Israel has launched a major operation in the Gaza Strip to pressure for the release of Hamas' hostages.
Washington Examiner
Israel launches military operation to pressure Hamas to release hostages (opens Washington Examiner)
Published May 16, 2025
Washington Examiner's feed description
Defense Minister Israel Katz said that Operation Gideon Chariots was being led with “great force” by Israel’s army.
Los Angeles Times
Israel launches a new military operation in Gaza a day after Trump leaves Middle East (opens Los Angeles Times)
Published May 16, 2025
Los Angeles Times's feed description
Israel says it has launched a major operation in the Gaza Strip as it continues to pressure Hamas to release remaining hostages.
Minneapolis Star Tribune
Israel launches a new military operation in Gaza a day after Trump leaves the Middle East (opens Minneapolis Star Tribune)
Published May 16, 2025
Minneapolis Star Tribune's feed description
Israel said Saturday that it has launched a major operation in the Gaza Strip to pressure Hamas to release remaining hostages, following days of strikes across the Palestinian territory that killed hundreds of people.
WMUR
Israel launches new military operation in Gaza Strip (opens WMUR)
Published May 16, 2025
WMUR's feed description
Israel’s army said in a social media post Saturday that it was intensifying attacks and exerting “tremendous pressure” on Hamas across the strip.
Las Vegas Review-Journal
Israel launches a new military operation in Gaza. Netanyahu tells negotiating team to stay at talks (opens Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Published May 16, 2025
Las Vegas Review-Journal's feed description
Israel said Saturday it launched a major military operation in the Gaza Strip to pressure Hamas to release remaining hostages.

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