Biden, other Western leaders reaffirm Israel's right to defend itself, call for civilian protection
FOX NewsAUG 2023
Bombing of Gaza Intensifies as Two Israeli Hostages Released
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The Spin
Pro-Israel narrative
Following Hamas' terror attack in Israel, the IDF is continuing to strike the network's targets in Gaza as it maintains its war against the terror organization. The IDF will not rest until Hamas is destroyed and all hostages in Gaza are safely returned. Israel's armed forces are ready and determined to launch a ground invasion of the territory but await a political decision.
Pro-Palestine narrative
Despite Hamas releasing two additional hostages, and aid groups vocally warning that the Gaza territory is on the brink of a humanitarian catastrophe, Israel has continued to pound the Palestinian civilian population. More than 5K people are now dead, most of those women and children.