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Hamas Defiant: Rockets and Revenge (Dispatch 11)

201414 minPG

Synopsis

Hundreds attend a funeral for an Islamic Jihad fighter in Gaza City, where children fire guns into the air during a 72-hour ceasefire.

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Why Watch

  • See children participating in a Hamas demonstration.
  • Find out about the humanitarian crisis at the Gaza-Egypt border.
  • Meet the families affected by military actions in Rafa.

Did You Know

  • Islamic Jihad held a funeral for one of its fighters in Gaza City.
  • The city of Rafa is known for its tunnels used to smuggle supplies into Gaza.
  • On the first day of the war, Egypt opened its border for people to escape.
  • The Israeli military shelled areas in Gaza after mistakenly believing a soldier was captured.

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Middle Eastern politicsHumanitarian issuesConflict journalism
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Frequently Asked Questions

What militant group held a funeral in Gaza City?

Islamic Jihad held a funeral for one of its fighters in Gaza City.

What is the significance of the city of Rafa in the context of the conflict?

Rafa is known for its tunnels into Egypt, which are used to bring in medical supplies, food, and weapons for Hamas.

What happens at the border control between Gaza and Egypt?

People wanting to flee the fighting hand in their passports and wait for their names to be called to be put on buses into Egypt.

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