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Oct 2023
29m 41s

Israel declares state of war with Hamas

Bbc World Service
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More than 700 are reported dead and over 100 have been taken hostage. In the Gaza Strip, many civilians are among more than 400 Palestinians killed by Israeli air strikes. Also: Right wing populists look to have made gains in Germany's regional elections, and the museum in Wales that can't account for almost 2000 items. 
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