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A Year Into War In Gaza, Palestinians In Chicago Mourn Family Members Killed By Israeli Military
"It's not just a number," said Alaa Abusaman, born in Gaza. "You're talking about people who have dreams, who have ambitions."
October 9, 2024
CHICAGO (CBS) -- The war in Gaza now enters its second year.
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On Oct. 7, Hamas killed 1,200 Israelis, took 250 hostages and continues to hold more than 100. Israel's response was immediate, relentlessly bombing Gaza, and killing nearly 42,000 Palestinians over the past year.
The Chicago area is home to the largest Palestinian community in the country. Many of them are grieving their loved ones killed by the Israeli military.
