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Gaza City: Ancient Levantine metropolis and modern city in Palestine
Gaza, also called Gaza City, is a city in the Gaza Strip, Palestine. As of 2022, it was the largest city in the State of Palestine, with 590,481 inhabitants in 2017. The city is spread across an area of 45 square kilometres (17 sq mi). Gaza is one of the principal coastal cities in the country, home to Palestine's only port. Located some 76.6 kilometres (47.6 mi) southwest of the country's proclaimed capital East Jerusalem, the city is located on the coast of the Mediterranean Sea. Prior to the 2023 Israel–Hamas war, it was the most populous city in the State of Palestine, when massive displacement happened during the war.

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Hamas Releases Hostages With Creepy 'Gift Bags' With Photos Of Captivity, “Certificates Of Release” [Video]

Hamas Releases Hostages With Creepy 'Gift Bags' With Photos Of Captivity, “Certificates Of Release”

In a chilling propaganda display, Hamas handed released hostages bizarre “gift bags” featuring photos of their captivity, a commemorative Gaza photo, and gold-gilded “certificates of release.”..

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Joy gives way to dismay as Palestinians in Gaza return to the ruins of their homes [Video]

Joy gives way to dismay as Palestinians in Gaza return to the ruins of their homes

15 months of the most intensive fighting ever seen between the IDF and Hamas have reduced vast swathes of Gaza to rubble and rebuilding is expected to take decades.

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ISRAELI FINANCE MINISTER THREATENS TO TOPPLE GOVERNMENT [Video]

ISRAELI FINANCE MINISTER THREATENS TO TOPPLE GOVERNMENT

The Gaza ceasefire agreement has ignited a political crisis within Israel, as far-right ministers, led by Bezalel Smotrich, threaten to overthrow Prime Minister Netanyahu's government. Smotrich..

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Israel frees 90 Palestinian women, minors from prison on day two of Gaza ceasefire [Video]

Israel frees 90 Palestinian women, minors from prison on day two of Gaza ceasefire

According to a list provided by the Palestinian Authority's Commission for Prisoners' Affairs all of those released are women or minors.

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Israel-Hamas Ceasefire, Syria Under Assad, Trump's Sharp Eye: Glimpse into Middle East's New Chapter [Video]

Israel-Hamas Ceasefire, Syria Under Assad, Trump's Sharp Eye: Glimpse into Middle East's New Chapter

The Middle East stands at a critical crossroads as the Israel-Hamas ceasefire takes hold, bringing temporary relief to a war-torn region. Meanwhile, Syria under Assad navigates a complex political..

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Gaza ceasefire may provide opportunity for lasting change in conflict [Video]

Gaza ceasefire may provide opportunity for lasting change in conflict

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'It’s going to take years to return to normal in Gaza', aid worker says [Video]

'It’s going to take years to return to normal in Gaza', aid worker says

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‘Today the guns in Gaza have gone silent’, Biden says [Video]

‘Today the guns in Gaza have gone silent’, Biden says

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Gaza ceasefire deal: The three phases [Video]

Gaza ceasefire deal: The three phases

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Houthis To End Attacks On Israeli, US Ships In Red Sea? Big Announcement Ahead of Israel-Hamas Truce [Video]

Houthis To End Attacks On Israeli, US Ships In Red Sea? Big Announcement Ahead of Israel-Hamas Truce

The Houthi movement in Yemen has announced it will halt its attacks on Israeli and US vessels in the Red Sea if the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas is upheld. This significant declaration..

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IDF Chief's Powerful Update from Gaza: Achievements, Sacrifices, and Mission to Bring Hostages Home [Video]

IDF Chief's Powerful Update from Gaza: Achievements, Sacrifices, and Mission to Bring Hostages Home

In this powerful update from the Gaza border, the Chief of the General Staff of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) shares critical insights into the ongoing military operations and the path to bringing..

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Houthis Targets Eilat & US Aircraft Carrier USS Harry S. Truman; Forces Retreat Amid Red Sea Strikes [Video]

Houthis Targets Eilat & US Aircraft Carrier USS Harry S. Truman; Forces Retreat Amid Red Sea Strikes

Yemen's Armed Forces have launched precision strikes targeting Israel's strategic Eilat region and the American aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman in the Red Sea. The ballistic and cruise missile..

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Thousands rally across Europe in support of Gaza ceasefire deal [Video]

Thousands rally across Europe in support of Gaza ceasefire deal

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Israel-Hamas ceasefire begins after three hour delay [Video]

Israel-Hamas ceasefire begins after three hour delay

Celebrations erupted across the war-ravaged territory and some Palestinians began returning to their homes in Gaza despite the delay.

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IDF’s Shocking Warning to Hamas Ahead of First Hostage Exchange | ‘Will Continue to Attack Gaza If
’ [Video]

IDF’s Shocking Warning to Hamas Ahead of First Hostage Exchange | ‘Will Continue to Attack Gaza If
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The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) have issued a stark warning to Hamas, stating they will resume military strikes in Gaza if the militant group does not uphold the terms of the ceasefire and hostage..

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Members of Netanyahu's govt resign over Gaza ceasefire deal [Video]

Members of Netanyahu's govt resign over Gaza ceasefire deal

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Hamas Names First Three Israeli Hostages for Release Amid Israel’s Big Warning | Will the Deal Hold? [Video]

Hamas Names First Three Israeli Hostages for Release Amid Israel’s Big Warning | Will the Deal Hold?

The Gaza ceasefire agreement saw a critical development as Hamas released the names of the first three Israeli hostages set to be freed. Romi Gonen, 23, abducted from the Nova music festival; Doron..

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Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Phase 1 Today: Pregnancy & Mental Tests Waiting at Border for 33 Hostages [Video]

Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Phase 1 Today: Pregnancy & Mental Tests Waiting at Border for 33 Hostages

The IDF has finalized preparations for receiving hostages released by Hamas under a ceasefire deal. Hostages will arrive at three reception complexes near Gaza, meet medical professionals, and receive..

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'Ceasefire a Temporary Pause' - Netanyahu's Big Announcement to Resume War, Millions Hopes Shattered [Video]

'Ceasefire a Temporary Pause' - Netanyahu's Big Announcement to Resume War, Millions Hopes Shattered

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has declared that Israel reserves the right to resume military operations in Gaza with U.S. support if the ceasefire agreement with Hamas does not achieve its..

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Pro-Palestine rallies take place in major European capitals ahead of Gaza ceasefire [Video]

Pro-Palestine rallies take place in major European capitals ahead of Gaza ceasefire

Many European protesters hope the ceasefire, which Israel maintains is temporary, will lead to a lasting peace in the Middle East.

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BREAKING | Tel Aviv Hit by Houthi's Thulfiqar Ballistic Missiles | Israel's Defense Ministry Hit [Video]

BREAKING | Tel Aviv Hit by Houthi's Thulfiqar Ballistic Missiles | Israel's Defense Ministry Hit

In a dramatic escalation of hostilities, Houthi forces launched a precision missile strike on Tel Aviv, targeting Israel’s Ministry of Defense. The attack, carried out using Thulfiqar ballistic..

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Gaza ceasefire deal a 'political decision' for Netanyahu [Video]

Gaza ceasefire deal a 'political decision' for Netanyahu

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Netanyahu likely to resist troop withdrawal from Gaza, expert says [Video]

Netanyahu likely to resist troop withdrawal from Gaza, expert says

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Israelis anxious and confused ahead of Gaza ceasefire [Video]

Israelis anxious and confused ahead of Gaza ceasefire

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Yemeni Houthis Hypersonic Missiles Hit US Warship | USS Truman's Embarrassing Escape In 7th Attack [Video]

Yemeni Houthis Hypersonic Missiles Hit US Warship | USS Truman's Embarrassing Escape In 7th Attack

The Yemeni Houthi group has escalated tensions with a series of bold military operations, targeting both the United States and Israel amid ongoing regional conflicts. In their seventh attack on the US..

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