Israel-Hamas war
Understanding the War
Who is Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar?
![Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar](https://cdn.statically.io/img/media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com/image/upload/t_focal-100x100,f_auto,q_auto:best/rockcms/2023-10/231015-Yahya-Sinwar-Hamas-mb-0731-95501d.jpg)
Israel considers Sinwar one of its most ruthless enemies.
Read more ›Gaza’s population density, visualized
![Illustration showing the relative size and populations of Philadelphia and the Gaza Strip. They are roughly the same size, but Gaza's population is higher.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com/image/upload/t_focal-100x100,f_auto,q_auto:best/rockcms/2023-10/20231010-gaza-density-1x1-jw-ab7cac.jpg)
Gaza is one of the most densely packed places in the world.
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Frustrations grow
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Biden disparages Netanyahu in private but hasn't significantly changed U.S. policy
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