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Israel-Hamas War Now in Its Fifth Day

We will begin with the latest on the Israel Hamas war which is now in its fifth day. Israeli officials say at least 1200 people have been killed in the country that includes 100 and 50 soldiers. President Biden has confirmed at least 14 Americans are among the dead. The White House says at least 20 US citizens remain unaccounted for as of yesterday. The Hamas militant group has continued firing rockets at Israel and is holding an estimated 150 people hostage. In a statement, a government spoke, a government spokesperson said Israel wants to ensure Hamas has zero military capabilities by the end of the war. Initial US intelligence suggests that Iran has no direct involvement in Hamas's attack. Meantime, Israeli strikes have left entire neighborhoods in Gaza demolished. Officials in Gaza say nearly 1100 people have been killed in the territory. The UN says nine of its staff members have been killed since Israel began striking the territory on Saturday and that more than 250,000 people have left their homes. Gaza's Energy Ministry says the territory's only power plant has run out of fuel, the area's largest hospital says it only has enough backup power for four days.