Israel-Hamas War: What happened on day 229?

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 IDF soldiers operate in the Gaza Strip, May 22, 2024
IDF soldiers operate in the Gaza Strip, May 22, 2024
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IDF opens investigation after video shows soldier burning Quran - report

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War cabinet tells negotiating team to continue talks for hostage deal

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US's Austin urges Gallant to reopen Rafah crossing

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Hostile aircraft intrusion sirens sound in Eilat

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Blinken says US-Saudi pacts could be 'weeks away' from completion

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Netanyahu: Palestinian evil must not be given to a country

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Arab and EU ministers to discuss Gaza war, peace efforts

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 Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates shakes hands with Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, September 7, 2023.
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US has ongoing conversation with Israel over weapons use, Blinken says

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Poland says it backs two-state solution for Israel and Palestinians

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Blinken urges Egypt to ensure aid is flowing into Gaza

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Israel-Hamas war: What you need to know


  • Hamas launched a massive attack on October 7, with thousands of terrorists infiltrating from the Gaza border and taking some 240 hostages into Gaza.
  • Over 1,200 Israelis and foreign nationals were murdered, including over 350 in the Re'im music festival and hundreds of Israeli civilians across Gaza border communities
  • 129 hostages remain in Gaza
  • 39 hostages in total have been killed in captivity, IDF says