Israelis are confident about defeating Hamas, but not sure what that means

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Palestinian health officials say the death toll from Israel’s military campaign is now more than 11,000 people killed. They also accused Israeli forces of firing near more than one hospital on Friday. The Israel Defense Forces confirmed that IDF troops were closing in on several hospitals in Gaza City, calling for them to be evacuated. Israeli leaders say they will do what it takes to win this war and defeat Hamas. But as The World’s Matthew Bell reports, people in Jerusalem are not exactly sure that means. 

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