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Israel says at 'war' after rocket barrages, militant infiltration

15 Sept 10:27 Key points summarised by AI

Palestinian militant group Hamas launched a large-scale assault on Israel, firing thousands of rockets and infiltrating Israeli territory, prompting Israel's defense minister to declare the country at "war."
Hamas's armed wing, the Ezzedine al-Qassam Brigades, claimed responsibility for "Operation Al-Aqsa Flood," stating their intent to end "crimes of the occupation" and reportedly seizing an Israeli tank.
Israel responded with immediate air strikes on multiple Hamas targets in the Gaza Strip, while Israeli security forces engaged militants on the ground, leading to at least two deaths and multiple injuries in Israel.
The attack, occurring on Shabbat and a Jewish holiday, caused widespread alerts across southern and central Israel, while hundreds of Gazans fled their homes near the border.
This major escalation follows nearly two years of heightened Israeli-Palestinian violence and recent tensions, with the U.S. condemning Hamas's actions and urging de-escalation.

19 Oct 12:56 Key points summarised by AI

President Macron condemned widespread rioting and looting during nationwide protests, blaming far-left activists and criminals for the "unrestrained violence" and vowing accountability for those who "sought to bring down the Republic."
Over 2,400 arrests were made as protests against rising living costs and poor school conditions escalated, causing extensive damage to public buildings and businesses in cities like Paris, Limoges (where City Hall burned), Marseille, and Lyon.
The unrest, which organizers hoped would revive the "yellow vest" movement, saw political leaders trade blame, with Macron instructing prefects to protect public buildings and potentially ban future protests to prevent further disorder.