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Israeli strikes on Gaza kill at least 27 Palestinians • Apr. 28, 2025, 11:12 PM ET (AP)
Palestinian envoy tells UN court Israel is killing Gaza civilians. Israel says it’s being persecuted • Apr. 28, 2025, 11:06 PM ET (AP)
In a reverse of stance, US says UN Palestinian refugee agency isn't immune from lawsuits • Apr. 28, 2025, 5:22 PM ET (AP)
Israel's domestic security chief says he will step down in June, defusing battle with Netanyahu • Apr. 28, 2025, 3:36 PM ET (AP)
Houthi rebels say a US airstrike that hit Yemen prison holding African migrants kills 68 • Apr. 28, 2025, 2:09 PM ET (AP)

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Also Known As Ḥarakat al-Muqāwamah al-Islāmiyyah • Ḥamās • Islamic Resistance Movement
Date 1987 - present
Areas Of Involvement Islam • nationalism • intifada • Islamic fundamentalism
Related People Yahya Sinwar • Khaled Meshaal • Ismail Haniyeh

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