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771 - The Crossing feat. Mohammad Alsaafin (10/10/23)

Oct 11, 2023
Journalist Mohammad Alsaafin discusses the unprecedented surprise attack by Hamas, the impact on negotiations and regional peace, the possibility of a land invasion of Gaza, biased Western media coverage, and the perception of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
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  • The Hamas surprise attack on Israeli military bases exposed the vulnerability of Israeli defenses and highlighted the impact of long-term suffering in Gaza.
  • The Israeli government's massive bombardment of the Gaza Strip, with support from Western governments, exacerbated the humanitarian crisis and lack of international pressure to de-escalate the situation is causing horrifying consequences for the people of Gaza.

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Unprecedented Attack by Hamas on Israeli Military Bases and Towns

Hamas launched a surprise attack on Israeli military bases, leading to the capture of Israeli soldiers and civilians. The attack was unprecedented in scale and effectiveness, as Hamas fighters were able to breach the security fences and take over Israeli towns, which shocked observers and the Israeli military. The attack was in response to years of blockade and oppression in Gaza, and it exposed the vulnerability of Israeli defenses and the impact of long-term suffering on the people of Gaza.

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