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Hamas Avoids Retaliation for Strikes Amidst Low Public Support for Conflict

How 2 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.

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By אוהד חמו, ספיר ליפקין, אוהד חמו, ספיר ליפקין

First reported by Mako · 2 hours ago

What happened

Hamas has opted not to retaliate against recent Israeli airstrikes that killed two commanders, fearing it would provoke a wider war. A poll shows low public support in Gaza for armed conflict, with most favoring negotiations.

  • 01Hamas is avoiding retaliation for recent Israeli strikes due to fears of escalation.
  • 02A poll reveals less than 10% of Gazans support armed conflict with Israel.
  • 03Most Palestinians believe negotiations are the best way to achieve statehood.
  • 04Israel recently eliminated Hamas commanders in Rafah and Khan Yunis.
  • 05Defense Minister Katz affirmed Israel's policy of targeting terrorists.

Summary translated & synthesized from the sources below by baba. Read each original for the full report.

In this story
People
Benjamin NetanyahuIsrael Katz
OrganizationsHamas, IDF, Shin Bet, JMCC
PlacesGaza, Israel, Rafah, Khan Yunis

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MakoCenter · Hebrew2 hours ago
Hamas Avoids Retaliation for Strikes Amidst Low Public Support for Conflict
N12Center · Hebrew2 hours ago
Hamas Avoids Retaliation for Strikes Amidst Low Public Support for Conflict

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