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Why is Israel at war with Hamas in Gaza? A basic explainer.

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Israel-Gaza war

As Israel prepares an invasion, see what a ground war would look like in the densely populated Gaza Strip. follow live updates and here’s what’s behind the war between Israel and Hamas.

Talk to The Post: How have your conversations around Israel and Palestine changed? Are some relationships challenged? We want to hear from you.

Hostages: Israeli officials say Hamas militants abducted about 200 hostages in a highly organized attack. As two American hostages were released, families of other hostages hold onto hope and plead for the safe return of their loved ones.

Humanitarian aid: President Biden has urged officials to allow humanity aid through the Rafah border crossing into Gaza, while U.S. aid faces hurdles to reaching those in need. The U.N. and other charities are also calling for a cease-fire to allow aid to civilians. The blockade on the Gaza Strip has been in place since the Hamas attacks on Oct. 7.

Israeli-Palestinian conflict: The Hamas-controlled Gaza Strip has a complicated history, and its rulers have long been at odds with the Palestinian Authority, the U.S.-backed government in the West Bank. Here is a timeline of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

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