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Israel kills Hamas commander in Lebanon with region on edge

Season 2024 Episode 223 | 6m 01s

Israel continued its assault in southern Gaza by striking Khan Younis and killing at least 21 Palestinians, according to medics at Nasser hospital. Diplomatic efforts also intensified to head off Iranian retaliation against Israel for the killing of Hamas political leader and negotiator Ismail Hanihey. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Hussein Ibish of the Arab Gulf States Institute in Washington.

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