As Israel retaliates against Hamas for its deadly attack Saturday, it has launched unrelenting air strikes on Hamas-controlled Gaza. Neighborhoods, hospitals and schools now lie in ruins. More than a quarter-million people have fled their homes. And water, food and fuel are scarce. We talk to the WSJ’s Jared Malsin and a doctor on the ground in Gaza about the mounting crisis there.

Further Listening:

- The War Between Israel and Hamas
- An Interview with National Security Council Spokesperson John Kirby 

Further Reading:

- As Israel Bombards Gaza, Fears of Humanitarian Disaster Mount 

- Israel Aims to Dismantle Hamas as Blinken Tries to Prevent Wider War 

- Israel Sought to Contain Hamas for Years. Now It Faces a Potentially Costly Fight to Eliminate It. 

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