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Israel starts Gaza Strip offensive

The Israeli military has launched what could be a long-term offensive against the Hamas-ruled Gaza Strip, striking at least 50 sites in Gaza by air and sea.

Israel starts Gaza Strip offensive

Tue, 08 Jul, 2014 - 09:40

The Israeli military has launched what could be a long-term offensive against the Hamas-ruled Gaza Strip, striking at least 50 sites in Gaza by air and sea.

It also mobilised troops for a possible ground invasion aimed at stopping a recent barrage of rocket attacks against Israel.

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