Israel Invaded The Gaza Strip With Troops And Tanks. “Targeted Raids”. Lebanon Hit. “One Reporter Killed, Three Others Injured

6:41 p.m

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The reporter killed in southern Lebanon worked for Portal

The journalist killed in the attack in southern Lebanon is Issam Abdallah, a Lebanese photojournalist who worked for Portal. Al Manar, Hezbollah’s television station, reports on this. According to the same source, the three injured are instead two Lebanese journalists from Al Jazeera and one who worked for AFP

6:25 p.m

Israel, infantry and tanks entered the Gaza Strip for “targeted raids.”

Israeli forces entered the Gaza Strip with infantry troops and tanks to carry out “local raids” aimed at clearing the area of terrorists and determining the whereabouts of hostages. The Times of Israel writes this, saying that the troops have collected various materials “that could be helpful in the search for the missing people.” The IDF also claims that the raid killed “a number of terrorists in the area,” including a Hamas cell that had fired anti-tank missiles into Israel.

6:12 p.m

Al Jazeera: reporter killed in Lebanon

The head of Al Jazeera, quoted by Haaretz, said that one reporter was killed and three others were injured by Israeli fire in southern Lebanon.

6:04 p.m

Israeli army: Gaza residents should move south by 8 p.m

The Israeli army said in Arabic, Avichay Adraee, that the Palestinians had until 8 p.m. (7 p.m. in Italy) to advance south of the strip. According to media, the move suggests that the army is preparing for a massive operation in the north of the Gaza Strip. Initially, the army gave the Palestinians 24 hours to move from north to south. “If you are worried about yourself and your loved ones, you should go south.”

6:01 p.m

Hezbollah claims attacks on Israeli targets

Hezbollah released a statement claiming responsibility for the attacks on four Israeli sites. “In response to Israeli attacks this Friday afternoon near some towns in southern Lebanon,” the statement said, “the Mujahideen of the Islamic Resistance attacked the following Israeli sites: Al-Abad, Miskvam, Ramia and Alam.”

4:51 p.m

The Israeli military denies using white phosphorus

The Israeli army has rejected allegations that it used white phosphorus in its military operations in recent days, calling them “clearly false.” This was reported to Jazeera. The denial came after Human Rights Watch, analyzing videos of the conflict, accused Israel of using white phosphorus in Gaza and Lebanon, posing a serious threat to civilians

4:21 p.m

Israel suspects armed infiltration from Lebanon is underway

According to the Israeli army, a suspected armed infiltration from Lebanon into Israel is underway. Sky News reports about it. The army warned residents of Hanita, 500 meters from the border and opposite the Lebanese community of Aalma El-Chaeb, to stay home and close their doors and windows.

3:44 p.m

Borrell: “It is unrealistic to demand that Gaza be evacuated within 24 hours”

“It is absolutely unrealistic that a million people can move in 24 hours.” The UN Secretary-General said: “It is good to warn, but the warning must be realistic in order to avoid devastating humanitarian consequences.” This was stated by the High Representative EU Foreign Policy Officer Josep Borrell during the press conference in Beijing with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi. “The EU has very clearly condemned the Hamas attacks. Israel has the right to defend itself, but in accordance with international law. “The EU has already declared that it is against any attack on civilians,” he recalled.

3:41 p.m

Palestinian death toll: 1,799 dead

The death toll from Israeli bombings in the Gaza Strip has risen to 1,799 Palestinian victims and 6,388 injured. This was reported by the Palestinian Ministry of Health, citing media.

3:34 p.m

The checkpoint between Gaza and Israel before and after the Hamas attack

The checkpoint between Gaza and Israel before and after the Hamas attack. Here are the satellite images five hours after the terrorist attack on the Jewish state began.

3:26 p.m

China: “The cause of the conflict is injustice against the Palestinians”

The conflict between Hamas and Israel has shown that the way “to resolve the Palestinian issue is to resume genuine peace talks as soon as possible and to realize the legitimate rights of the Palestinian nation” and thus eliminate “an injustice.” Chinese diplomatic chief Wang Yi said this in a press conference with his EU counterpart Josep Borrell. “China calls on us to show moderation, reduce tensions as soon as possible and prevent the conflict from spreading,” added Wang, for whom ensuring the safety of civilians and providing assistance is a priority “ to prevent a serious humanitarian crisis.” Gaza.”

3:12 p.m

Tajani: “Hezbollah must stay within Lebanon’s borders”

“I think it is right that Hezbollah remains within the borders of Lebanon, because an attack from southern Lebanon on Israel would be a terrible initiative that would inflame the Middle East, and we do not want that,” Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani stated in Israel.

3:08 p.m

In Sderot, the army is organizing temporary and voluntary evictions

The Israeli Defense Ministry has developed a plan for a temporary and voluntary evacuation of residents of the town of Sderot, near the Gaza Strip, which has been hit repeatedly during the fighting. This emerges from an official statement The 30,000 residents have the right to rest and recharge in hostels or guesthouses in other areas of Israel at state expense. In recent days, Sderot has been hit by sustained rocket attacks. It was also the scene of incursions into the streets by Hamas members, who witnesses said killed dozens of residents. Yesterday, a reserve soldier was killed in the explosion of a Palestinian rocket in Sderot. “The population is in shock, they need at least ten days of rest in quiet places,” said Mayor Allon Davidi.

2:31 p.m

Unifil spokesman: “Israeli drones and jets are flying”

“The situation here is always very fluid at the moment, there is relative calm at the moment.” There is great alert and attention on Israeli territory, but nothing on this side. This morning there was noise from drones, from Israeli jet fighters that normally fly over the area, and much more today, but no missiles or explosions.” Andrea Tenenti, Unifil spokesman, told Adnkronos after the Israeli Defense Forces’ decision to kill civilians to ban entry into an area near Metulla, a town on the border between Israel and Lebanon.

1:44 p.m

Hamas: Rockets fired at Tel Aviv airport

Hamas launched a rocket attack on Ben-Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv. The military wing made this known in a statement reported by Tass.

1:43 p.m

Hezbollah: We will participate in this operation according to our plans

“Everyone is waiting to know what Hezbollah will do. Hezbollah is aware of its responsibility. We are well prepared and monitor developments at all times. We will participate in this operation according to our plans and our vision.” This was said by Naim Qassem, number two of the pro-Iranian Lebanese armed party Hezbollah, in a speech to the crowd gathered for a support demonstration in Gaza near the Moujtdaba mosque on the southern outskirts of Beirut, reports Orient le Jour.

“Operation Al-Aqsa Flood is a success on all levels and a unique historical milestone. It will be a reference point for all resistance fighters, which – Qassem continued – will bring us closer to the liberation of Palestine.”

11:22 a.m

“Hamas blocks roads to prevent residents from escaping”

“Hamas is setting up checkpoints and barriers to prevent residents from leaving Gaza City,” Israeli military spokesman Danie Hagari said in a news conference. “Hamas is worse than ISIS,” he added. – Now he has thrown away the mask. Asked whether Israel would continue to refrain from attacking hospitals in connection with the forced evacuation of Gaza citizens, Hagari replied: “We will do our best not to hit sensitive places.” But in the past, Hamas has hospitals , schools and mosques were used as shields to defend their military infrastructure.”

10:47 a.m

Tajani arrived in Israel

Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani has arrived in Israel. The first stop will be in the south of the country, near Gaza, the site of the Hamas attack, where he will meet Foreign Minister Eli Cohen. The minister will meet some relatives of the hostages and visit places hit by Hamas rockets. At the Italian embassy he will meet some family members of the currently missing Italian-Israelis.

10:46 a.m

Foreign Minister Iran: End the siege of the Gaza Strip

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian said “we must break the siege of the Gaza Strip” during his meeting with the leader of the Hamas-allied Hezbollah in Beirut today. Quoted by al Manar TV, Amir-Abdollahian reiterated that Iran is “in solidarity with its Palestinian brothers” and that “everything must be done to provide humanitarian assistance to the people of the Gaza Strip.”

10:46 a.m

Hamas fires hundreds of rockets into Ashkelon

Hamas claimed responsibility for firing at least 150 rockets into Ashkelon in southern Israel after the Israeli army announced to the people of the Gaza Strip that it was withdrawing from the north of the Palestinian enclave. Some images published by the media show numerous impacts in the sky through the Iron Dome over the city.

10:29 a.m

Exodus from Gaza, many families on the march

Many thousands of people streamed out of their homes in Gaza City this morning and headed south after the Israeli army warned that northern Gaza would become a zone of military operations.

Local sources report that those who do not have transportation continue on foot with some luggage in hand. It is a walk of at least 10 kilometers that whole families undertake. A source from Al-Quds Hospital told ANSA that doctors and patients will remain in the danger zone as there are no ambulances and adequate solutions for hospitalizing the most seriously ill.