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April 18, 2024

Israel Continues to Pound the Gaza Strip Amid Reports U.S. Approves of Rafah Land Invasion
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Israeli forces have killed at least 11 people, including five children,
in strikes on the southern city of Rafah. Israel has repeatedly attacked
the city ahead of an expected ground invasion. There are new reports the
Biden administration has approved Israel's plan to attack Rafah in
exchange for Israel not launching counterstrikes on Iran.


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