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How the Israel-Hamas conflict is viewed around the world

Beenish Javed
October 12, 2023

Protests and vigils — international reactions to Hamas' terrorist attacks on Israel and the retaliatory Israeli airstrikes on the Gaza Strip reveal deep divisions.

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