Israel at War: What happened on day 15?

IDF says Hamas has at least 210 hostages.

Rockets are fired from Gaza into Israel, in Gaza May 11, 2023 (Illustrative).
Rockets are fired from Gaza into Israel, in Gaza May 11, 2023 (Illustrative).
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IDF Air Force Chief on invasion: I wouldn’t want to swap places with our enemy

One-fifth of Gaza rockets misfire, Hamas continues Tel Aviv, Gaza corridor; Arrests increase in West Bank.

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Yoav Gallant with IAF chief Maj.-Gen. Tomer Bar.
Yoav Gallant with IAF chief Maj.-Gen. Tomer Bar.
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Hamas says Israel declined to receive two hostages it intended to release

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Evidence of chemical weapon production was found on the body of a terrorist

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Israelis lit up their balconies in order to raise awareness of kidnapped and MIA

El Al flights participated by activating special screens on all their 8:00 p.m. flights that Saturday.

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Israeli's in Haifa hold candlelit vigil, October 21, 2023
Israeli's in Haifa hold candlelit vigil, October 21, 2023
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Biden: US committed to ensuring Gazans have access to water, food

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Wider fighting continues between Hezbollah, IDF, two foreign workers hurt

"Hezbollah has decided to participate in the fighting and is paying a price for it. We must be vigilant and prepare for every possible [scenario]. Great challenges await us,"

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A Hezbollah member carries his weapon on top of a building on May 25, 2016.
A Hezbollah member carries his weapon on top of a building on May 25, 2016.
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Drone attack on Iraqi airbase that hosts US troops thwarted

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Blinken tells Lebanon it would be affected by being drawn into Israel conflict

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Palestinian Christians accuse Western Church of complicity in Gaza deaths

Regarding American Evangelicals, a letter released on October 11 by a large group of leaders condemned Hamas in favor of the Jewish state.

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Palestinian Christians attend a service on Easter Sunday, April 1, at the Saint Porfirios Church in Gaza City
Palestinian Christians attend a service on Easter Sunday, April 1, at the Saint Porfirios Church in Gaza City
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IDF chief of staff: 'We are preparing for the enemy"

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ISRAEL, HAMAS AT WAR: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
  • Hamas launched a barrage of rockets on October 7, with thousands of terrorists infiltrating from the Gaza border
  • Over 1,400 Israelis and foreign nationals were murdered as of Thursday afternoon, and more than 4,600 were wounded according to the Health Ministry
  • Israel reportedly preparing for a ground invasion of the Gaza Strip
  • IDF: 203 families of Israeli captives in Gaza have been contacted

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