What's happened
Israeli troops storm Gaza hospital in search of hostages, cutting off oxygen supply to patients
Why it matters
Israeli troops storming a hospital in Gaza, resulting in deaths and chaos, highlights the ongoing conflict and humanitarian crisis in the region.
What the papers say
The Independent reports on the chaos and deaths caused by the storming of the hospital, while AP News focuses on the stalled negotiations for a cease-fire and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's rejection of a Palestinian state.
How we got here
Israeli troops have been conducting an offensive against Hamas in Gaza, leading to a humanitarian crisis and ongoing conflict.
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Israel, formally known as the State of Israel, is a country in Western Asia, located on the southeastern shore of the Mediterranean Sea and the northern shore of the Red Sea.
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Benjamin Netanyahu is an Israeli politician serving as Prime Minister of Israel since 2009, and previously from 1996 to 1999. Netanyahu is also the Chairman of the Likud – National Liberal Movement.
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