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Israel bombs Gaza Strip

Spencer KimballJuly 7, 2014

Israel has launched airstrikes in the Gaza Strip, responding to rocket fire from Hamas. Tensions continue to rise over the murders of Israeli and Palestinian teenagers.

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Israel Soldaten Palästina Gaza Grenze
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At least five Palestinians died in the airstrikes, according to medics. Israel says it targeted "14 terror sites" including "concealed rocket launchers."