Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu encouraged soldiers from the IDF Golani Brigade 51st Battalion at an assembly point near Gaza, ahead of the expected battle with Hamas.

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The US Department of State has issued a rare worldwide caution travel advisory telling Americans to be on alert everywhere they go overseas. This due to increased tensions and potential for terror attacks as Israel's war with Hamas rages.

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A resolution that would have called for a ceasefire in the conflict to allow humanitarian aid into Gaza and denounced Hamas' onslaught on Israel was rejected by the United States.

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Israel says it is in talks with Elon Musk's SpaceX for setting up Starlink internet services as the war rages on. Musk's Starlink satellites have been aiding Ukraine for a year now. The billionaire's biography has revealed that he halted the service before a Ukrainian attack. Should business mogul get to take national-security level decisions?

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While the death toll continues to go up in the Palestinian territory of Gaza tensions are also on the rise on the Northern front. Talking about Israel's northern border with Lebanon, Israel shares a 130 km border with Lebanon and the situation is always tense in this region. Lebanon is home to one of the most powerful Islamist movements, the Hezbollah group, and has a powerful military faction. It has extended its full support to Hamas.

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It has been 13 days since the Israel-Hamas war began, at least 1,400 Israelis are dead and close to 4,000 Palestinians have been killed in the Israeli campaign of relentless airstrikes. An estimated of 200 Israelis, many of whom are soldiers, are held captive under the custody of Hamas.

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Hamas militants, who were killed in the surprise attack on Israel on October 7, were found to have consumed a drug called Captagon pill - which is a synthetic amphetamine-type stimulant that is produced in southern Europe and gets trafficked to the consumer markets present in the Arabian Peninsula via Turkey, as per local media reports. 
 
The reports of drugged militants surfaced after the pills were discovered in the pockets of many Hamas terrorists who were killed on Israeli soil. 
 
The stimulant drug, which is also called the "cocaine for the poor", gave the terrorists a sense of calmness and indifference&nbsp;when they killed the civilians. It also suppressed their appetite and kept them highly alert for long durations.

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<h2>ISIS militants used Captagon pills</h2>

The drugs gained notoriety in 2015 when it was found that it was being consumed by ISIS terrorists to suppress their fear before carrying out terrorist operations. 
 
After some time, Syria and Lebanon started producing and distributing Captagon pills on a large scale. Gaza emerged as a popular market for the drug, especially&nbsp;because of the young individuals&nbsp;who were addicted to it. 
 
Captagon is from the amphetamine family and was developed initially to address narcolepsy, attention disorders, and depression.

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Even though the pill has a highly addictive nature and carries the potential to lead to psychotic reactions, it has been enjoying popularity in the Middle East because of its ease of manufacturing and affordability. 
 
In poor countries, people can purchase the drug for a dollar or two, however, in wealthier nations, it costs around 20 dollars per pill. 
 
The drug's primary effects include reducing the need for sleep, providing sustained energy, arousing feelings of euphoria and suppressing appetite. 
 
As per the medical professionals in Lebanon and Syria, the drug has not only enjoyed popularity among terrorists but is also used frequently by civilians residing in conflict zones. 
 
The drug, which was once a major source of revenue for the members of ISIS through its smuggling, has now become Syria's major source of income and has been completely supported by Hezbollah. 
 
As per an investigation carried out by The New York Times around two years ago, it was found that people associated with Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad, as well as his family members, had set up a thriving industry for producing Captagon pills.

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Hamas militants, who were killed in the surprise attack on Israel on October 7, were found to have consumed a drug called Captagon pill - which is a synthetic amphetamine-type stimulant that is produced in southern Europe and gets trafficked to the consumer markets present in the Arabian Peninsula via Turkey, as per local media reports.

Hamas militants, who were killed in the surprise attack on Israel on October 7, were found to have consumed a drug called Captagon pill - which is a synthetic amphetamine-type stimulant that is produced in southern Europe and gets trafficked to the consumer markets present in the Arabian Peninsula via Turkey, as per local media reports. The reports of drugged militants surfaced after the pills were discovered in the pockets of many Hamas terrorists who were killed on Israeli soil. The stimulant drug, which is also called the "cocaine for the poor", gave the terrorists a sense of calmness and indifference when they killed the civilians. It also suppressed their appetite and kept them highly alert for long durations. ALSO READ | Israel-Hamas war: Joe Biden's wartime address hails India-Middle East-Europe corridor ISIS militants used Captagon pills The drugs gained notoriety in 2015 when it was found that it was being consumed by ISIS terrorists to suppress their fear before carrying out terrorist operations. After some time, Syria and Lebanon started producing and distributing Captagon pills on a large scale. Gaza emerged as a popular market for the drug, especially because of the young individuals who were addicted to it. Captagon is from the amphetamine family and was developed initially to address narcolepsy, attention disorders, and depression. WATCH | Hamas hostages' kin speaks to WION | Family members share pain, await return Even though the pill has a highly addictive nature and carries the potential to lead to psychotic reactions, it has been enjoying popularity in the Middle East because of its ease of manufacturing and affordability. In poor countries, people can purchase the drug for a dollar or two, however, in wealthier nations, it costs around 20 dollars per pill. The drug's primary effects include reducing the need for sleep, providing sustained energy, arousing feelings of euphoria and suppressing appetite. As per the medical professionals in Lebanon and Syria, the drug has not only enjoyed popularity among terrorists but is also used frequently by civilians residing in conflict zones. The drug, which was once a major source of revenue for the members of ISIS through its smuggling, has now become Syria's major source of income and has been completely supported by Hezbollah. As per an investigation carried out by The New York Times around two years ago, it was found that people associated with Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad, as well as his family members, had set up a thriving industry for producing Captagon pills. 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. (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

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