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Wolf Blitzer delivers the most important breaking news and political, international, and national security stories of the day. Tune to The Situation Room weekdays 5-7pm ET on CNN.

July 29th, 2014
08:20 PM ET

Hamas tunnels have Israel on edge

After five Israeli soldiers were killed by Hamas militants emerging from a tunnel, Wolf Blitzer takes you inside the alleged underground network that the Israeli Defense Force says was built by Hamas to enter Israel.

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Filed under: Hamas • International affairs • Israel
July 29th, 2014
08:07 PM ET

U.S.: Ukraine firing missiles at rebels

U.S. officials say they have observed Ukrainian forces firing short-range missiles near pro-Russian rebel positions. CNN's Barbara Starr reports.


Filed under: Barbara Starr • International affairs • Russia • Ukraine
July 29th, 2014
08:05 PM ET

Iran reaches out to Hamas to reignite partnership against Israel

Although they found themselves on opposite sides of the Syrian Civil War, Iran and Hamas may be rekindling a partnership to take on their shared enemy, Israel. CNN's Brian Todd investigates those reports.

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July 29th, 2014
08:02 PM ET

Obama: New sanctions, not a new Cold War

After accusing Russia of sending more weapons to separatists and violating an arms ban treaty, the United States is slapping Russia with more sanctions. Michelle Kosinski takes a look at the new sanctions President Obama laid out Tuesday.