Take a look at the extensive labyrinth of tunnels built by the Hamas militant group which stretches across the densely populated strip, hiding fighters, their rockets and ammunition. The tunnels inside Gaza are believed to be as much as 30m (100ft) below the surface.

Israel-Palestine war | Troops conducted overnight operation | Israeli tanks reportedly seen & firing

Israel-Hamas war | Troops conducted overnight operation | Israeli tanks reportedly seen & firing

The Israel-Gaza War has garnered an array of reactions to both the initial Hamas attack and Israel's ongoing offensive against Gaza. India has maintained a stance that Israel has the right to defend itself against terrorism India's minister of external Affairs Dr S Jaishankar speaking at a town hall meeting in Bhopal City reiterated the stance and noted that terrorism is equally serious no matter where it is.

India abstained from the UN resolution proposed by Jordan on Gaza war

As a crippling humanitarian crisis unfolds in Gaza protests in solidarity with Palestinians have grown louder across the globe. Thousands have taken to the streets calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza from London to Madrid to Beirut and Islamabad, people have taken to the streets rallying in support of Palestinians and calling for an end to Israel's barrage of attacks on Gaza.

Thousands rally in UK, Lebanon, Spain, India, Pakistan to demand ceasefire

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's comments on intelligence failure have caused a political uproar. Just on Sunday Netanyahu took a swipe at intelligence officials claiming that they never warned him that Hamas was planning a wide-scale attack on October 7th. Netanyahu has now deleted the post on X.

Israel-Palestine war: Locals protest, demand answers for Intel failure on Oct 7 attack

The tensions are rising in West Asia Turkiye has sharpened its attack on Israel. Israel is recalling its diplomatic staff from Turkiye. Israeli foreign minister Ellie Cohen says that he wants to conduct a re-evaluation of the relations between Israel and Turkey. To know more watch this interview with Scott Lucas who is a professor of International Politics at the University College Dublin.

Turkey: Erdogan defends Hamas and lashes out on Israel

The tensions are rising in West Asia Turkiye has sharpened its attack on Israel. Israel is recalling its diplomatic staff from Turkiye. Israeli foreign minister Ellie Cohen says that he wants to conduct a re-evaluation of the relations between Israel and Turkey.

Turkey: Thousands gather in Istanbul to show solidarity with Palestinians

Israel-Palestine war: Israel's PM blames intelligence officials, then apologises later

In the escalating Israel-Hamas War, Israeli forces wage ground operations against Hamas in Gaza. In what Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called the second phase of the war the IDF said that it struck over 450 Terror targets during the past day.

Israel-Palestine war: IDF says it has struck over 450 terror targets in Gaza

In some big Revelation now Palestinian military group Hamas has claimed that it is ready to free eight hostages at Moscow's request. These are all Russian Israelis who hold dual citizenship. A Hamas official claimed that they don't know where these eight people are at the moment.

Israel-Palestine war | Trying to locate eight Russian-Israeli dual citizens: Hamas

Israeli authorities intensify their ground operations to wipe out Hamas while the UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has warned that the situation in the besieged Gazan strip is growing more desperate by the hour. The United Nations has added that the Civil order in The Enclave is breaking down due to Israel's relentless strikes.

Israel-Palestine war: UN Chief warns Gaza growing more desperate 'by the hour'

Israel-Palestine war: Israeli officials to allow more aid into Gaza

<p>In latest development in the raging Israel-Hamas war, telephone and internet connectivity in the Gaza Strip is being gradually restored. The war has created difficult situaton in the Palestinian enclave and according to the Hamas-run health ministry, the death toll has crossed the 8000-mark. In other signficant news, 'Friends' actor Matthew Perry has been found dead, multiple reports in the US media have said. He is said to have died of drowning in a jacuzzi but no official statement was issued immediately. Read this and more in WION's Morning brief.</p>

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<p>The Israel-Hamas war has entered day 23 as PM Benjamin Netanyahu intensifies his calls to defeat the Islamist terrorist group that led a heinous and surprise attack on the West Asian nation on October 7 killing thousands of innocent lives.</p>

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<p>The restricted airspace north of Wilmington was breached by the civilian aircraft shortly after 2 p.m. (local time), said Guglielmi</p>

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<p>In a retaliatory measure over Erdogan's unwelcomed remarks, Israel recalled its diplomats from Turkey.</p>

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<p>The early reports are saying that Matthew Perry died of drowning in a jacuzzi at an LA home.</p>

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In latest development in the raging Israel-Hamas war, telephone and internet connectivity in the Gaza Strip is being gradually restored. The war has created difficult situaton in the Palestinian enclave and according to the Hamas-run health ministry, the death toll has crossed the 8000-mark.

In latest development in the raging Israel-Hamas war, telephone and internet connectivity in the Gaza Strip is being gradually restored. The war has created difficult situaton in the Palestinian enclave and according to the Hamas-run health ministry, the death toll has crossed the 8000-mark. In other signficant news, 'Friends' actor Matthew Perry has been found dead, multiple reports in the US media have said. He is said to have died of drowning in a jacuzzi but no official statement was issued immediately. Read this and more in WION's Morning brief. Israel-Hamas war LIVE: Internet, telephone connectivity gets restored gradually in Gaza The Israel-Hamas war has entered day 23 as PM Benjamin Netanyahu intensifies his calls to defeat the Islamist terrorist group that led a heinous and surprise attack on the West Asian nation on October 7 killing thousands of innocent lives. Civilian plane intercepted near Biden's home, fighter jets scramble as precaution The restricted airspace north of Wilmington was breached by the civilian aircraft shortly after 2 p.m. (local time), said Guglielmi 'A snake will remain a snake': Israeli envoy to UN slams Erdogan as relations with Turkey plummet In a retaliatory measure over Erdogan's unwelcomed remarks, Israel recalled its diplomats from Turkey. 'Friends' actor Matthew Perry, who played Chandler, found dead: Reports The early reports are saying that Matthew Perry died of drowning in a jacuzzi at an LA home. Israel is occupier: Erdogan at pro-Palestinian rally before Turkey's centenary ×

Morning news brief: Internet access returning to Gaza, Matthew Perry dead, and more

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Arab Nation Qatar has emerged as a front-running mediator between Israel and Hamas but it has refused calls by Western leaders to shut down the office of Hamas in Doha. Qatar has said that the Hamas office needs to remain to keep communication open with the terror group.

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The brief 'targeted' incursion comes ahead of a widely expected ground invasion after nearly three weeks of air strikes.

Israel-Palestine war | Israeli officials to allow more aid into Gaza

Israel-Hamas war | Israeli Defence forces: Struck over 450 terror targets during the past day

Israel-Palestine war | Gazans residents face near-total communication blackout

Israeli forces waged ground operations against Hamas in Gaza on Sunday in what Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called the second phase of a three-week-old war aimed at crushing the Palestinian militant group.

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<p>Tesla chief and owner of X, Elon Musk on Saturday (Oct 28) said that Starlink will provide connectivity to internationally recognised aid organisations&nbsp;in Gaza.&nbsp;Musk said this while responding to US leader Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, also called AOC, who asked on X how anyone can defend "such an act" after Israel snapped the internet and communications in the Gaza Strip last night.<br />
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"Cutting off all communication to a population of 2.2 million is unacceptable. Journalists, medical professionals, humanitarian efforts, and innocents are all endangered," said AOC, in a post on X.<br />
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<p>Responding to the leader's post on X, Musk said, "Starlink will support connectivity to internationally recognised aid organisations in Gaza."</p>

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<p>Reacting to Musk's claims,&nbsp;Israel's communication minister Shlomo Karhi that the country&nbsp;would “use all means at its disposal to fight this”.</p>

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"HAMAS will use it for terrorist activities. Perhaps Musk would be willing to condition it with the release of our abducted babies, sons, daughters, elderly people. All of them! By then, my office will cut any ties with Starlink,"&nbsp;Karhi said.</p>

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<h2><strong>Starlink aims at providing low-cost internet in remote areas</strong></h2>

<p>Starlink is a satellite network which has been established by the space flight company SpaceX owned by Musk and it provides low-cost internet to people in remote locations.</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ |</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/technology/musks-social-media-platform-x-to-roll-out-audio-video-calling-in-a-step-towards-everything-app-651325">Musk’s social media platform X to roll out audio, video calling in a step towards ‘everything app’</a></p>

<p>The lifespan of a Starlink satellite is approximately five years and eventually, SpaceX plans to have as many as 42,000 satellites in this so-called megaconstellation.<br />
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The phone network and internet access were completely snapped across Gaza on Friday (Oct 27), as Israel continued to intensely bombard the Palestinian territory. Israel has been accused by Hamas of taking measures "to perpetrate massacres with bloody retaliatory strikes from the air, land and sea."<br />
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<p>"We have completely lost contact with the operations room in the Gaza Strip and all our teams operating there," it stated on X. Palestinian telecoms provider Jawwal had earlier confirmed the communications shutdown.<br />
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Global internet monitor NetBlocks had stated "a collapse in connectivity in the Gaza Strip with high impact to Paltel," the owner of Jawwal. "The company is the last remaining major operator to supply service as connectivity declines amid ongoing fighting with Israel," wrote NetBlocks on X.</p>

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Tesla chief and owner of X, Elon Musk on Saturday (Oct 28) said that Starlink will provide connectivity to internationally recognised aid organisations in Gaza. Musk said this while responding to US leader Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, also called AOC, who asked on X how anyone can defend "such an act" after Israel snapped the internet and communications in the Gaza Strip last night.

Tesla chief and owner of X, Elon Musk on Saturday (Oct 28) said that Starlink will provide connectivity to internationally recognised aid organisations in Gaza. Musk said this while responding to US leader Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, also called AOC, who asked on X how anyone can defend "such an act" after Israel snapped the internet and communications in the Gaza Strip last night. "Cutting off all communication to a population of 2.2 million is unacceptable. Journalists, medical professionals, humanitarian efforts, and innocents are all endangered," said AOC, in a post on X. "I do not know how such an act can be defended. The United States has historically denounced this practice,” she added. Cutting off all communication to a population of 2.2 million is unacceptable. Journalists, medical professionals, humanitarian efforts, and innocents are all endangered. I do not know how such an act can be defended. The United States has historically denounced this practice. https://t.co/L9iV7TSs2u — Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (@AOC) October 27, 2023 × Responding to the leader's post on X, Musk said, "Starlink will support connectivity to internationally recognised aid organisations in Gaza." Starlink will support connectivity to internationally recognized aid organizations in Gaza. [ComStar] — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) October 28, 2023 × Reacting to Musk's claims, Israel's communication minister Shlomo Karhi that the country would “use all means at its disposal to fight this”. "HAMAS will use it for terrorist activities. Perhaps Musk would be willing to condition it with the release of our abducted babies, sons, daughters, elderly people. All of them! By then, my office will cut any ties with Starlink," Karhi said. Israel will use all means at its disposal to fight this. HAMAS will use it for terrorist activities. There is no doubt about it, we know it, and musk knows it. HAMAS is ISIS. Perhaps Musk would be willing to condition it with the release of our abducted babies, sons, daughters,… https://t.co/pRNOlnINbZ — 🇮🇱שלמה קרעי - Shlomo Karhi (@shlomo_karhi) October 28, 2023 × Starlink aims at providing low-cost internet in remote areas Starlink is a satellite network which has been established by the space flight company SpaceX owned by Musk and it provides low-cost internet to people in remote locations. ALSO READ | Musk’s social media platform X to roll out audio, video calling in a step towards ‘everything app’ The lifespan of a Starlink satellite is approximately five years and eventually, SpaceX plans to have as many as 42,000 satellites in this so-called megaconstellation. The phone network and internet access were completely snapped across Gaza on Friday (Oct 27), as Israel continued to intensely bombard the Palestinian territory. Israel has been accused by Hamas of taking measures "to perpetrate massacres with bloody retaliatory strikes from the air, land and sea." The Palestinian Red Crescent Society stated that the "disruption affects the central emergency number 101 and hinders the arrival of ambulance vehicles to the wounded" in the ongoing strikes. The organisation added that it was "deeply concerned" about the ability of medics to continue providing care to the injured along with the safety of the staff. WATCH | US Judge says Billionaire Elon Musk to face shareholder lawsuit "We have completely lost contact with the operations room in the Gaza Strip and all our teams operating there," it stated on X. Palestinian telecoms provider Jawwal had earlier confirmed the communications shutdown. "The heavy bombardment in the last hour destroyed all remaining international routes connecting Gaza to the outside world," wrote Jawwal on its Facebook page. Global internet monitor NetBlocks had stated "a collapse in connectivity in the Gaza Strip with high impact to Paltel," the owner of Jawwal. "The company is the last remaining major operator to supply service as connectivity declines amid ongoing fighting with Israel," wrote NetBlocks on X. (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Starlink to provide internet to aid groups in Gaza, says Musk in response to US leader

<p>Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Saturday (Oct 28) said that Tel Aviv would explore "every option" available in order to secure the release of more than 220 hostages that were held captive by the Palestinian militant group Hamas in Gaza during its onslaught on Oct 7.</p>

<p>He further stated that his country has begun the “second stage” of its war against the militant group.</p>

<p>“We have one main goal to beat the enemy and guarantee our existence,” he said at the press conference.</p>

<p>Netanyahu further elucidating on the military offensive remarked that the fighting inside the Gaza Strip would be "long and difficult" as the Israeli ground forces operate in the besieged Palestinian enclave for more than 24 hours.</p>

<p>"The war in the (Gaza) Strip will be long and difficult and we are prepared for it," Netanyahu told a news conference after meeting families of hostages held in Gaza since surprise Hamas attacks on southern Israel on October 7.</p>

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<h2><strong>Hamas demands Israel to free Palestinian prisoners in exchange for hostages</strong></h2>

<p>Over three weeks after Hamas launched a brutal assault on Israel that left over 1,400 Israelis -- mostly civilians -- dead, the Gaza Strip-ruling militant group showed signs of fragile wartime reconciliation. Hamas said that it was ready to release the hostages it took as captives under the condition that Israel agree to free the purported Palestinian prisoners. Israel describes such Palestinian prisoners as Hamas operatives and a threat to its national security.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"The price to pay for the large number of enemy hostages in our hands is to empty the (Israeli) prisons of all Palestinian prisoners," Ezzedine al-Qassam Brigades spokesman Abu Obeida said in a statement broadcast by the Hamas-run Al-Aqsa television channel.</p>

<p>"If the enemy wants to close this file of detainees in one go, we are ready for it. If it wants to do it step-by-step, we are ready for that too."</p>

<p>Netanyahu, during the press briefing, made no commitment to any exchange deal but told the families authorities would "exhaust every option to bring them (the hostages) home".&nbsp;</p>

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Saturday (Oct 28) said that Tel Aviv would explore "every option" available in order to secure the release of more than 220 hostages that were held captive by the Palestinian militant group Hamas in Gaza during its onslaught on Oct 7.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Saturday (Oct 28) said that Tel Aviv would explore "every option" available in order to secure the release of more than 220 hostages that were held captive by the Palestinian militant group Hamas in Gaza during its onslaught on Oct 7. He further stated that his country has begun the “second stage” of its war against the militant group. “We have one main goal to beat the enemy and guarantee our existence,” he said at the press conference. Netanyahu further elucidating on the military offensive remarked that the fighting inside the Gaza Strip would be "long and difficult" as the Israeli ground forces operate in the besieged Palestinian enclave for more than 24 hours. "The war in the (Gaza) Strip will be long and difficult and we are prepared for it," Netanyahu told a news conference after meeting families of hostages held in Gaza since surprise Hamas attacks on southern Israel on October 7. Also read: Massacre in Gaza a product of West, says Erdogan at pro-Palestine rally Hamas demands Israel to free Palestinian prisoners in exchange for hostages Over three weeks after Hamas launched a brutal assault on Israel that left over 1,400 Israelis -- mostly civilians -- dead, the Gaza Strip-ruling militant group showed signs of fragile wartime reconciliation. Hamas said that it was ready to release the hostages it took as captives under the condition that Israel agree to free the purported Palestinian prisoners. Israel describes such Palestinian prisoners as Hamas operatives and a threat to its national security. "The price to pay for the large number of enemy hostages in our hands is to empty the (Israeli) prisons of all Palestinian prisoners," Ezzedine al-Qassam Brigades spokesman Abu Obeida said in a statement broadcast by the Hamas-run Al-Aqsa television channel. "If the enemy wants to close this file of detainees in one go, we are ready for it. If it wants to do it step-by-step, we are ready for that too." Netanyahu, during the press briefing, made no commitment to any exchange deal but told the families authorities would "exhaust every option to bring them (the hostages) home". (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Netanyahu vows to free hostages as Israel declares 'second stage of war' in Gaza

<p>In an overnight operation, IDF fighter jets targeted and killed Asem Abu Rakaba, who served as the Head of Hamas' Aerial Array. Rakaba held responsibility for overseeing Hamas' UAVs, drones, paragliders, as well as aerial detection and defense systems, the Israeli Defense Forces said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He was also notably involved in planning the October 7 attack on Israel and commanded the group of terrorists who made incursion into Israel using paragliders.&nbsp;Additionally, he was responsible for coordinating drone attacks on IDF posts, the IDF said in the post.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"Overnight, IDF fighter jets struck Asem Abu Rakaba, the Head of Hamas' Aerial Array. Abu Rakaba was responsible for Hamas' UAVs, drones, paragliders, aerial detection and defense. He took part in planning the October 7 massacre and commanded the terrorists who infiltrated Israel on paragliders and was responsible for the drone attacks on IDF posts," IDF said in a post on Saturday (Oct 28) morning.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Israel has escalated its ground offensive against Hamas militants in Gaza.&nbsp;</p>

<p>During a night of intense airstrikes in its war against Hamas, the Israeli military also released footage of fighter jets taking off on a mission to target 150 "underground targets" in northern Gaza from where IDF has asked the civilians to move towards southern parts of Gaza.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Earlier, releasing footage of what it claimed to be a safe haven for Hamas terrorists under the Shifa Hospital in Gaza, the IDF said that the largest medical facility in the region is alleged to be used for Hamas terror activities.</p>

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<p>The IDF asserted that they will take action to uncover any potential terrorist infrastructure under the hospital.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The United Nations General Assembly, on October 27, overwhelmingly approved the Jordanian resolution, which called for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. The resolution also sought for the unhindered supply of aid to Gaza and the protection of civilians.</p>

<p>In contrast, the resolution put forward by Canada, supported by 35 member states, including the United States, which aimed to condemn Hamas for its attacks on southern Israel on October 7, did not receive enough votes to pass.</p>

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In an overnight operation, IDF fighter jets targeted and killed Asem Abu Rakaba, who served as the Head of Hamas' Aerial Array. Rakaba held responsibility for overseeing Hamas' UAVs, drones, paragliders, as well as aerial detection and defense systems, the Israeli Defense Forces said.

In an overnight operation, IDF fighter jets targeted and killed Asem Abu Rakaba, who served as the Head of Hamas' Aerial Array. Rakaba held responsibility for overseeing Hamas' UAVs, drones, paragliders, as well as aerial detection and defense systems, the Israeli Defense Forces said. He was also notably involved in planning the October 7 attack on Israel and commanded the group of terrorists who made incursion into Israel using paragliders. Additionally, he was responsible for coordinating drone attacks on IDF posts, the IDF said in the post. Also Read | UN adopts resolution calling for ‘humanitarian truce’ between Israel and Hamas. Here's what happened "Overnight, IDF fighter jets struck Asem Abu Rakaba, the Head of Hamas' Aerial Array. Abu Rakaba was responsible for Hamas' UAVs, drones, paragliders, aerial detection and defense. He took part in planning the October 7 massacre and commanded the terrorists who infiltrated Israel on paragliders and was responsible for the drone attacks on IDF posts," IDF said in a post on Saturday (Oct 28) morning. Overnight, IDF fighter jets struck Asem Abu Rakaba, the Head of Hamas' Aerial Array. Abu Rakaba was responsible for Hamas' UAVs, drones, paragliders, aerial detection and defense. He took part in planning the October 7 massacre and commanded the terrorists who infiltrated… — Israel Defense Forces (@IDF) October 28, 2023 × Israel has escalated its ground offensive against Hamas militants in Gaza. During a night of intense airstrikes in its war against Hamas, the Israeli military also released footage of fighter jets taking off on a mission to target 150 "underground targets" in northern Gaza from where IDF has asked the civilians to move towards southern parts of Gaza. Also Read | North Korea defends ties with Russia, says US criticism 'distorted' Earlier, releasing footage of what it claimed to be a safe haven for Hamas terrorists under the Shifa Hospital in Gaza, the IDF said that the largest medical facility in the region is alleged to be used for Hamas terror activities. Watch | Israel strikes Syria, will Yemen now join Hamas' war? × The IDF asserted that they will take action to uncover any potential terrorist infrastructure under the hospital. The United Nations General Assembly, on October 27, overwhelmingly approved the Jordanian resolution, which called for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. The resolution also sought for the unhindered supply of aid to Gaza and the protection of civilians. In contrast, the resolution put forward by Canada, supported by 35 member states, including the United States, which aimed to condemn Hamas for its attacks on southern Israel on October 7, did not receive enough votes to pass. (With inputs from agencies) Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments on the Israel-Palestine conflict after the Hamas attacks. However, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. ×

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