• It is the 17th day of the war: More than 4,700 Palestinians, 1,400 Israelis and 212 hostages have died in the Gaza Strip.
• The US is “concerned” that the conflict between Israel and Hamas could spill over into Lebanon and Iran. Diplomacy is at work: On Sunday there were continuous contacts between Biden and Israel and then between Biden and key Western leaders.
• Foreign Minister Tajani said Italy intends to “get 19 people (Italian citizens and their families) out of Gaza as quickly as possible” and is focusing on the release of the two Italian-Israeli hostages now in the hands of extremists.
• Biden agreed with Netanyahu on a “continuous flow of aid to Gaza.”
• Words and acronyms for understanding the conflict: the glossary.
• The history of the conflict between Palestinians and Israelis explained.
2:41 a.m. – Biden and allies: “Israel defends itself but protects civilians”
US President Joe Biden has discussed the war between Israel and Hamas with the leaders of major Western powers as the Jewish state’s forces step up attacks on Gaza. According to reports from the White House, Biden spoke with the leaders of Britain, Canada, France, Germany and Italy – Rishi Sunak, Justin Trudeau, Emmanuel Macron, Olaf Scholz and Giorgia Meloni – who “reiterated their support for Israel and its rights.” Defense against terrorism and called for respect for international humanitarian law, including the protection of civilians.” The leaders also spoke about their citizens affected by the conflict, “particularly those who wish to leave Gaza.”
02:39 a.m. – Al-Jazeera: 30 dead in bomb attack on Jabalya camp in Gaza
Rescuers have recovered the bodies of around thirty people from the rubble of the Israeli-bombed Jabalya refugee camp in the north of the Gaza Strip. This was reported by the al-Jazeera channel and stated that most of the victims were women and children.
2:23 a.m. – Palestinian media: “Israel bombs near two hospitals in Gaza”
Israeli warplanes bombed the area around Al Shifa and Al Quds hospitals in Gaza, firing “several rockets.” This was reported by the Palestinian news agency Wafa
1:54 a.m. – Netanyahu slows down the USA: Israel will not provide humanitarian aid to Gaza
“Israel will not provide humanitarian aid to Gaza and will prevent any uncontrolled delivery by others.” This was underlined by the office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after Washington announced a continuous flow of aid to Gaza with the approval of the Israeli authorities, drawing criticism from the Israeli far right triggered.
1:37 a.m. – Israel, two more Hezbollah cells are attacked in Lebanon
Israeli forces attacked two more Hezbollah cells in southern Lebanon before they could carry out attacks on the Jewish state. According to the army itself, one of the cells was supposed to fire rockets in the Mount Dov area, while the second planned to fire an anti-tank missile near the northern town of Mattat.
00:28 – Biden has reached an agreement with Netanyahu on a “continuous flow of aid to Gaza.”
“There will be a continuous flow of aid to Gaza.” Joe Biden announced this after a phone call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. “We have found an agreement,” emphasized the American President.
00:15 – Herzog, Hamas wanted to use cyanide against civilians
Hamas intended to use cyanide against Israeli civilians: this was stated by Israeli President Isaac Herzog, referring to USB sticks found among the bodies of the militiamen who attacked Israel on October 7, which contained instructions for making a device to emit cyanide. The instructions come from a 2003 al-Qaeda leader.