Recent terror attacks by Hamas in Israel, Israel's determination to eradicate Hamas with US support, controversial pro-Palestine rally by Democratic Socialists of America, aftermath of attacks including targeted airstrikes and civilian hostages' execution by Hamas, President Biden's support for Israel amidst backlash, pro-Palestine rallies highlighting growing tensions, media coverage and false claims of military targets, escalating tensions in Gaza and predictions of full-scale war.
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Israel vows to destroy Hamas and has mobilized its largest ever reserve force in response to the deadly terrorist attacks.
Pro-Palestinian rallies organized by the Democratic Socialists of America have faced criticism for their timing and lack of condemnation towards Hamas.
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Israel declares war on Hamas
Israel has declared war on Hamas in response to the deadly terrorist attacks, launching defensive strikes and vowing to destroy the group. The death toll stands at around 900, with another 2,600 injured. Israel has mobilized 300,000 reservists, the largest mobilization in its history, and plans a ground invasion of Gaza to root out terrorists and rescue hostages. They have also initiated targeted airstrikes on Hamas strongholds. Hamas has continued its attacks, launching rockets towards Tel Aviv and Jerusalem, and has threatened to execute civilian hostages.
Pro-Palestinian rallies in the US
Following the terror attacks by Hamas, pro-Palestinian rallies have taken place across the United States. A notable demonstration organized by democratic socialists of America in New York City's Times Square raised concerns due to its timing after the terror attack. While some members of Congress who belong to DSA remained silent, representative Rashida Tlaib received criticism for blaming Israel and the US but not holding Hamas responsible. Media coverage has also drawn controversy, with instances of false claims about the victims on CNN and accusations of biased reporting on MSNBC.
Personal account from Israel
REE Lightstone, senior advisor to the US Ambassador to Israel during the Trump administration, shares a firsthand account of the attacks. As Israel has been under attack, with over 5,000 rockets launched from Gaza, Lightstone describes the harrowing experience of being in a bomb shelter and receiving funeral notices of friends who died trying to save hostages. He blames the weak US response and the support Iran receives in perpetrating the attacks. Israel has cut off essential supplies to Gaza, and Lightstone believes a complete surrender by the Palestinians is necessary to end the conflict.
Israel vows to end Hamas, the Democratic Socialists of America hold a much-criticized pro-Palestinian rally, and a Senior Advisor to the former US Ambassador to Israel gives his account from the ground. Get the facts first with Morning Wire.