18 days, almost two weeks War. The conflict between Israel And Hamas will continue, although the intensity of the attacks has decreased compared to the first hours of the “Al-Aqsa Flood” operation. This is the position of United States President Joe Biden, who sent a message to Hamas: no ceasefire before the release of the hostages. The Palestinian terrorist organization kidnapped more than 200 people while yesterday announcing the release of two Israeli women and the death of the third Italian in the country, Nir Forti. Biden, writes the New York Times, would be concerned about the outcome of an Israeli ground operation in the Gaza Strip, an action that has been postponed several times by military and political leaders in Tel Aviv. The doubt that concerns the White House and the Pentagon is the attack method: the US Defense Department would actually prefer a series of surgical strikes like those in Raqqa and Mosul, rather than a land invasion with tanks and mechanized units, which could cause many more deaths. Former President Barack Obama is of the same opinion, but more seriously: In an op-ed, he wrote about how Israel’s military strategy in Gaza could backfire if its humanitarian costs were ignored. Meanwhile, the IDF announced the neutralization of one of them Terror cell active in Lebanon. And after a seemingly quiet night, they set off again Rocket launches from the Gaza Strip: The Jerusalem Post described the ongoing attack as the largest since October 7, with warning sirens sounding in Tel Aviv, Ashdod, Herzliya, Rishon LeZion, Ramat Gan and Holon. Here is the news from today, Tuesday October 24th.
More than 400 attacks in 24 hours in Gaza
Over and beyond 400 targets the Hamas attack within 24 hours. The Israeli Defense Forces’ most recent budget, presented by the military spokesman, also mentions that dozens of Hamas men were eliminated when they tried to fire rockets and attack Israel. The raids took place at training camps in Shujaiyya, Shati, Jabalia, Daraj Tuffah and Zaytun districts. Command centers that the IDF apparently housed in some mosques used by Hamas were also attacked. Among the victims are: deputy battalion commanders from Nuseirat, Shati and Furqan.
Leaflets on the search for the hostages
The Israeli army distributes Flyers in Khan Yunis in the southern Gaza Strip to call on the population to provide information that could help the military locate compatriots held hostage in Hamas tunnels in the Gaza Strip. “If you want a better future for yourself and your children,” we read in the newspaper, “send us credible and useful information about the hostages in your area. We guarantee you maximum discretion, protection and even a cash reward.” In the flyer, the IDF also lists the possible safe contact channels if someone has material they would like to share.
Army ready to invade
The Israeli army is ready for the ground invasion of Gaza and will make the decision with political power. This was said by Army Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi, quoted by the media.
Tajani: “The Italians must leave northern Israel”
The Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani He returned to talk about the war in Israel. According to the Deputy Prime Minister and guest of Sky Tg24, it is important at this moment to keep Iran and Lebanon out of the conflict, but “we have to negotiate with Israel and the United Nations” to allow an intervention similar to that in the south One can imagine Lebanon preventing a resurgence of Hamas remnants. The head of Forza Italia confirmed that the Italians are in Gaza 14, including 7 with Italian passports only, 7 others with Italian and Palestinian passports and 4 or 5 other family members. “Italian-Israeli nationals living in northern Israel should voluntarily leave their homes, as recommended by the Israeli government,” Tajani added.
Macron: “Israelis killed because they are Jews”
The French head of state Emmanuel Macron He is currently meeting with Isaac Herzog, the President of Israel. “The Israelis involved in the Hamas attack were only killed because they were Jews and wanted to live in peace,” commented the head of the Elysée Palace during a visit to Tel Aviv. During his trip to the Middle East, Macron will also hold talks with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and PNA President Abu Mazen in Ramallah.
“Hamas is like ISIS in the streets of “Nice, Lyon, Paris: The Israeli people refuse to live with ISIS on their borders. We have to dismantle this terror machine,” were Netanyahu’s statements on the sidelines of the personal meeting with Macron. The Israeli Prime Minister recalled the tragic attacks by the Islamic State in Europe in the past. The Israeli Prime Minister uses a very strong but symbolic analogy to talk about the fear of Jewish children “being forced to hide in attics.” Anne Frank“. In a joint statement with Macron, Netanyahu compared the October 7 attack to the Holocaust and defined Palestinian terrorists as representatives of “new National Socialism“. “Hamas’ barbarism threatens Europe and the world. “Hamas is the world’s test case against barbarism,” the Israeli leader said.
The USA warns Iran
Contacts between Washington and Tehran. The US government would send at least two Messages ToIran since the outbreak of war between Israel and Hamas. According to the Foreign Minister of the Islamic Republic Hossein Amirabollahian, its content was an invitation to do so Don’t expand the conflict and to strive for moderation among the co-warring parties. “According to our information, the Israelis are trying to create a new Palestinian country on the territory that includes parts of the territories of Egypt and Jordan, but that will never happen,” Amirabdollahian said, according to local media. The high-ranking representative of the Ayatollah regime then attacked the USA for its unconditional support for Israel: “The Americans are trying to pass a resolution in the UN Security Council in support of Israel, but Iran is trying to veto the draft resolution.” the cooperation between Russia and China,” he concluded.
China: “Everyone has the right to self-defense”
“All countries have the right to do thisSelf-defense“. With this short sentence addressed to his Israeli counterpart Eli Cohen, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi reiterated that the People’s Republic of China recognizes Israel’s right to self-defense, but on one condition: “All countries should respect the right.” international humanitarian law and to protect the safety of civilians.” Wang and Cohen spoke for the first time since the start of the war.
The Chinese diplomat also held talks with Palestinian Authority Foreign Minister Ryad al Maliki, to whom he reiterated “deep Chinese solidarity.” “What the people of Gaza need most right now is security, food and doctors, not weapons and ammunition,” Wang concluded.
Hamas releases two elderly women as hostages
The two Israeli women who were released by Hamas last night thanks to the mediation of the Egyptian and Qatari governments are being summoned Nurit Cooper (79 years old) e Yocheved Lifshitz (85 years old). The hostages They were taken to the Rafah border crossing and from there picked up by the Tel Aviv army. Her identity was confirmed by family members. “I can confirm that my mother Yochi (Yocheved) Lifshitz is one of the two hostages released to the Red Cross,” the woman’s eldest daughter, Sharone Lifshitz, said last night. “While I cannot express in words the relief that he is now safe,” she added, “I remain focused on the release of my father and all the innocent people still held hostage in Gaza. However, IDF spokesman Daniel Hagari states that Cooper and Lifshitz’s husbands, along with 222 other people, are still being held hostage.
However, according to the Times of Israel newspaper negotiations The agreement negotiated by Egypt and Qatar to bring home another 50 people with dual citizenship would have stalled for an instrumental reason: a diplomatic source told the Israeli newspaper that the agreement was due to a demand considered excessive by Israel, viz The delivery of gasoline in Gaza would have been temporarily interrupted. The Israeli government fears that restoring the flow of fuel could allow Hamas to achieve its military objectives.
Israeli military spokesman in Arabic, Avichay Adraee, defends himself by accusing Hamas of stealing half a million liters diesel fuel to the population. “Hamas-ISIS steals fuel from residents and diverts it to their underground tunnels, rocket launchers and their leaders. These are Hamas’ priorities,” writes Adraee.