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Two-Week War Report; Israel: 450 Rockets from Palestinian Militants Have Fallen Inside Gaza

Feb 6, 2026 February 6, 2026 1 min read 📰 VOA Persian
📋 Key Takeaway

The Israeli Ministry of Defense reports that over 6,900 rockets have been fired from Gaza, with significant casualties on both sides. Hamas claims around 4,000 Palestinian deaths due to Israeli attacks, while Israel reports over 1,400 Israeli casualties. This ongoing conflict highlights the severe humanitarian crisis and geopolitical tensions in the region.

🔍 Quick Context Guide
💡 Bottom Line: The ongoing conflict highlights the severe humanitarian crisis and geopolitical tensions, with significant implications for regional and international stability.

👥 Key Players

Hamas MENTIONED
Militant group controlling Gaza
"Hamas is a significant player in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and has ties to Iran, which supports their military capabilities."
Israel MENTIONED
State actor defending against attacks
"Israel's military actions and responses shape regional security dynamics and influence U.S. foreign policy in the Middle East."
Islamic Jihad MENTIONED
Militant group involved in the conflict
"Islamic Jihad operates alongside Hamas and is also supported by Iran, contributing to the broader conflict dynamics."
United States MENTIONED
Key ally of Israel
"The U.S. plays a crucial role in Middle Eastern geopolitics and its support for Israel affects regional stability."

📰 What Happened

Over the past two weeks, Hamas has launched more than 6,900 rockets at Israel, resulting in significant casualties on both sides, with Israel reporting over 1,400 deaths and Hamas claiming around 4,000 Palestinian deaths due to Israeli strikes.

  • 450 rockets fired from Gaza fell within the Gaza Strip itself.
  • Over 1,000 Hamas militants have been killed in Israeli operations.

💡 Why It Matters

🇮🇷 For Iran: Iran's support for Hamas and Islamic Jihad positions it as a key player in the conflict, influencing its regional strategy and relations with other countries.
🌍 Regional: The conflict exacerbates tensions in the Middle East, affecting neighboring countries and potentially leading to wider regional instability.
🌐 International: The situation draws international attention and complicates U.S. foreign policy, especially regarding its support for Israel and relations with Iran.

📚 Background

The Israeli-Palestinian conflict has a long history marked by violence, territorial disputes, and failed peace efforts, with Gaza being a central battleground.

Israeli-Palestinian conflict Iran's role in supporting militant groups
📡 Source: STATE MEDIA
📊 Confidence: 70%
The Israeli Ministry of Defense is a state source, and while it provides official data, its reports may be biased towards justifying military actions.

On Saturday, October 21, the Israeli Ministry of Defense announced that during the two weeks since the Hamas militants attacked the country, over 6,900 rockets have been fired towards Israel, with 450 of them failing and landing inside the Gaza Strip. The ministry also stated that Hamas's attacks on Israel have resulted in over 1,400 deaths and more than 4,600 injuries, with over 200 individuals taken hostage and transferred to Gaza. The report further noted that over a thousand 'Hamas terrorists' have been killed, most of whom were related to the attack on October 7. The Israeli Ministry of Defense also mentioned that dozens of leaders of this militant group have been killed following operations by Israeli forces. Meanwhile, Hamas officials, who control Gaza, claim that around four thousand Palestinians have been killed as a result of Israeli attacks. Is the attack on the hospital in Gaza carried out by Islamic Jihad? The response from Ben Sabti. The psychological warfare of the Islamic Republic in the hospital disaster in Gaza; Babak Taghvaei explains. The latest U.S. assessment of the casualties from the Al-Ahli hospital explosion; likely between 100 to 300 people.

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Translation confidence: 85%

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