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Israeli soldiers are engaged in street battles with Hamas fighters in southern Israel, while also launching airstrikes on Gaza. The conflict has raised fears of a broader conflict, with a brief exchange of strikes occurring between Israeli forces and Lebanon s Hezbollah militant group. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has declared that Israel is "at war." Over 20,000 people are seeking refuge in UN schools in Gaza, with three schools suffering collateral damage from Israeli airstrikes.