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Israeli Forces battle to oust Hamas militants

Palestinians inspect damages in the aftermath of Israeli strikes, following a Hamas surprise attack, at Beach refugee camp, in Gaza City, Oct. 9, 2023. [Reuters]

Israel said Monday it carried out hundreds of airstrikes against Hamas targets in the Gaza Strip, while Israeli troops worked to oust Hamas militants still fighting in southern Israel.

Israeli military spokesperson Lt. Col. Richard Hecht told reporters that fighting was still ongoing in seven to eight places in Israel and that it was taking longer than expected to repel the incursion that began Saturday.

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