Internet partially restored in Gaza; Netanyahu says Israel has entered second stage of war

Israel-Gaza war

Here’s what’s behind the war between Israel and Hamas.

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Hostages: Israeli officials say Hamas militants abducted about 229 hostages in a highly organized attack. Four hostages have been released — two Americans and two Israelis — as families hold on to hope. One released Israeli hostage recounted the “spiderweb” of Gaza tunnels she was held in.

Humanitarian aid: President Biden has urged officials to allow 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 U.S. is preparing for mass evacuations of Americans if the war in Gaza escalates.

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.