At least 1.7K dead as world leaders condemn Hamas for Israel attack. Here’s the latest
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More than 1,700 are dead as Israel continues its retaliation over a surprise weekend attack by Hamas militants that has shaken the Middle East.
More than 1,700 are dead as Israel continues its retaliation over a surprise weekend attack by Hamas militants that has shaken the Middle East and ignited fears of a bigger regional escalation.
Israel’s military said Tuesday it had regained effective control over its south and the border with Gaza, four days after Hamas fighters stormed into the country and brought gun battles to its streets in the deadliest attack in decades.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared the country was “at war” over the weekend, and foreign governments are trying to determine how many of their citizens are dead, missing or in need of medical help or flights home.
Here is what you need to know this Tuesday.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was among the many world leaders who condemned Hamas – a listed terrorist organization in Canada, the U.S. and Europe – for carrying out the attack.
At an Israeli solidarity rally in Ottawa Monday night, Trudeau reiterated his government’s support for Israel during the conflict.
He spoke after demonstrations that played out over the Thanksgiving long weekend in Canada in support of Palestinians raised concerns from premiers, mayors and law enforcement about how to handle any demonstrations of support for Hamas.
“Let me be very clear. Hamas terrorists aren’t a resistance. They’re not freedom fighters,” Trudeau said.