Israel's Netanyahu vows 'mighty vengeance' against Hamas

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Item 1 of 3 Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivers a statement at the Palmachim Air Force Base near the city of Rishon Lezion, Israel July 5, 2023. REUTERS/Amir Cohen
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JERUSALEM, Oct 7 (Reuters) - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed "mighty vengeance" against Hamas after the Palestinian militant movement launched a surprise attack on Saturday, killing more than 150 Israelis and taking numerous captives.
In a brief video address, he said Hamas would be held responsible for the well-being of the captives and said Israel would settle the score with anyone who harmed them.

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Reporting by Maayan Lubell, writing by James Mackenzie, editing by Andrew Cawthorne

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