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Local sources from Israel: הארץ, וואלה! חדשות.
UK coverage: The Guardian.

Israel has faced international criticism in the weeks since its war with Hamas began on October 7th. The surprise attack by Hamas resulted in over 1,300 deaths and 240 hostages taken, and Israel has responded with retaliatory measures. According to legal experts in Israel, the IDF has thus far adhered to international legal requirements in its fight against Hamas. However, the international community has questioned the legitimacy of Israel’s actions, with allegations of war crimes being committed.

Iran’s supreme leader, Khamenei, has declared that Israel has suffered a ‘defeat’ in its war against Hamas. Additionally, Yemen’s Houthi rebels have seized an Israeli cargo ship in the Red Sea, warning that all vessels linked to Israel will become legitimate targets. Arab and Muslim ministers are calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, urging the international community to reject Israel’s justification for its actions against Palestinians.

Israeli police have updated the death toll to 364, and have reported that hostages taken during Hamas attacks have been taken to Gaza’s al-Shifa hospital. Meanwhile, legal experts in Israel have warned of hasty harm to civilians in Gaza, where the IDF is operating with close legal support.

As the international community continues to debate the legitimacy of Israel’s actions, it is clear that the war with Hamas has left a lasting impact on the region.