Israel continues to strike Gaza in preparation for possible ground invasion

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October 24, 2023

Palestinians inspect the damage of a destroyed house that was hit by an Israeli airstrike in town of Khan Younis, southern Gaza Strip, Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2023. (Mohammed Dahman/AP)

Israeli airstrikes continue to hit Gaza as the country tries to reduce Hamas' capabilities ahead of a possible ground invasion.

Palestinian authorities say Israeli attacks have killed at least 5,300 people since the war started after Hamas' attack on Israel, which killed around 1,400 people.

Here & Now's Robin Young speaks with Steve Hendrix, Jerusalem bureau chief for the Washington Post.

This segment aired on October 24, 2023.

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