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Abu Dhabi, UAESunday 19 August 2018

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WATCH: Israel launches air strikes on Gaza 

Israel launched its largest air strike on Gaza since the 2014 war.

The air strikes were retaliated by rockets and bombs from Hamas, resulting from growing tensions along the border. A ceasefire was announced after the attacks over the weekend.

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