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Accidental or Not, Mass Fatalities in Gaza Could Change the Course of the Israel-Hamas War

The disaster in northern Gaza on Thursday will have far-reaching ramifications for efforts to negotiate a cease-fire, and could stir anger on other fronts ■ From Washington to Riyadh, no one knows where Netanyahu is headed

Amos Harel
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Since the start of the war in the Gaza Strip, a danger has lurked that became a reality on Thursday: an event of accidental mass killing in a confrontation between the Israel Defense Forces and Palestinian civilians, which will affect the continuation of the fighting and reduce the possibilities available to Israel.

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