Harrowing accounts emerge after Hamas attacks, warnings of 'long and difficult war' ahead

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0:05 More than 700 Israelis and 400 Palestinians have been killed over the past three days, and harrowing accounts are beginning to emerge.

Some of the most shocking are from people attacked by Hamas militants at a music festival in Southern Israel.

At least 260 were killed at that festival alone, and there are claims more than 130 Israelis are being held hostage.

Now, Israel is planning its next moves, amassing troops and tanks near the Gaza border.

04:08 Jeremy Fernandez speaks to our correspondent Nick Dole in Jerusalem.

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05:29 Israel's Prime Minister has warned of a long and difficult war. The ABC's Global Affairs editor John Lyons looks at just how difficult that could be for the people of Gaza.

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