Surface-to-air missile downed passenger jet in Ukraine
U S intelligence indicates a surface-to-air missile likely shot down the Malaysia Airlines plane over eastern Ukraine, with 298 aboard. Officials say certainty on responsible party and casualties is pending, while Biden calls it not an accident and Obama references sanctions on Russia. Dangers of political interference in the probe cited by experts.
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Downed Malaysia Airlines Flight Tied to Ukraine Crisis
U S officials trace the crash to a missile strike over Ukraine's Crimea region amid international calls for immediate access to the site. President Obama and allies discuss investigation plans as international teams prepare to assess evidence and aid Ukraine.
Israel launches ground invasion of Gaza amid cease-fire expiry
Gaza Strip reports heavy tank shelling as thousands of Israeli troops move in after 10 days of air bombardments aimed at dismantling Hamas rocket and tunnel networks. Health officials tally over 240 Palestinian deaths and a lone Israeli casualty, with civilians and militants clashing near Beit Lahiya as evacuations are urged.
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Gaza conflict toll and rocket fire reported by Israeli military
Since July 8, Israeli strikes have hit more than 2,000 Gaza targets and Hamas fired about 1,500 rockets at Israel. Israel last mounted a major Gaza ground offensive in January 2009, when around 1,400 Palestinians were killed and hundreds of civilians died, along with 13 Israeli deaths.
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