5:30 p.m
Draft EU summit, reference to Guterres on Gaza disappears
In the chapter on the Middle East The reference to Antonio Guterres in the latest draft conclusions of the EU summit disappears which will take place in Brussels tomorrow and the day after. The previous draft provided for “support for the Secretary-General’s call for a humanitarian pause.” In the latest version, the reference to the “humanitarian pause” remains, but not to Guterres. However, negotiations on the final terminology are still open and range between the terms “pause”, “break” and “humanitarian window”. Yesterday there was a serious clash between Israel and Guterres at the United Nations following his intervention.
5:17 p.m
Israel towards Guterres “distorts reality”
“The UN Secretary General is once again distorting and distorting reality.” Israeli Ambassador to the UN Gilad Erdan said this in a note after again calling for Guterres to resign. “Yesterday,” he added, “he said clearly that the Hamas massacre and series of murders did not take place in a vacuum.” For him, “Israel is guilty of Hamas’ actions” and Guterres showed “understanding and justification for the massacre.” A secretary who does not understand that the murder of innocent people can have no justification and no “context” cannot be that – him completed – Secretary General”.
5:12 p.m
WSJ, Israel delays invasion as it waits for US missiles
Israel has accepted, at least for now, the American request to postpone the invasion of Gaza so that the United States can send rockets into the area. This is reported by the Wall Street Journal, citing several sources.
4:28 p.m
Al-Sisi to Macron: “Avoid land invasion in Gaza”
Egyptian President Al Sisi appealed to French President Emmanuel Macron to “avoid a land invasion of Gaza.” Sisi himself said this in a joint press conference at the end of the meeting between the two and thanked the French president several times “for his efforts in recent days” to restore calm in the region.
For Macron, France “does not apply double standards” towards the victims of both sides in the conflict between Israel and the Palestinians. “The victims – said Macron – are all equal and all deserve the same compassion.”
4:27 p.m
Israeli television speaks of “positive developments” regarding the hostages
An anonymous foreign source involved in the negotiations, quoted by Israel’s Kan TV, reported that there were “positive developments at this point regarding the Hamas hostages” in Gaza. Another television station, Canale 12, also speaks of positive signs regarding the prisoners.
4:16 p.m
Israel against Erdogan: “Hamas is like ISIS”
“Israel completely rejects the Turkish President’s words regarding the terrorist organization Hamas. “Hamas is a despicable terrorist organization, worse than ISIS, that brutally and deliberately kills infants, children, women and the elderly, takes civilians hostage and uses its own people as human shields,” said Lior Haiat, spokesman for the Israeli Foreign Ministry. “Even the Turkish president’s attempt to defend the terrorist organization and his inciting words will not change the horrors that the whole world has seen and the clear fact: Hamas = ISIS,” he writes on X.
4:03 p.m
Guterres, wrong for justifying Hamas’ terror
“I am shocked at how my comments yesterday were interpreted by some as if I was justifying Hamas’ terror. That’s wrong. It was the opposite.” This is what UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said.
3:35 p.m
New warning sirens in the south and north of Israel
Anti-aircraft sirens sounded in the city of Ashkelon in southern Israel and in the areas surrounding the Gaza Strip, as well as in the city of Kiryat Shmona in the north of the country, near the border with Lebanon. This was reported by the Israeli army.
1:58 p.m
Israel’s “missile towards Eilat area crashed in open field”
A rocket fired from the Gaza Strip into the Eilat area in Israel’s far south triggered an alarm and struck an open field. The Israeli army made this known. The army later reported that Hamas had claimed responsibility for firing a long-range Ayyash-250 rocket, the terror group’s most powerful weapon. In addition, according to Haaretz, Hamas also claimed responsibility for firing an R-160 rocket this morning towards Haifa in northern Israel.
1:39 p.m
Healthcare Gaza, death toll rises to 6,546 and 17,439 injured
The death toll in the Gaza Strip has risen to at least 6,546 dead and over 17,439 injured since the start of the war between Israel and the Palestinian Islamic movement, the Hamas Health Ministry reports today. According to the ministry, at least 2,704 children were among the dead. The death toll announced today rose by over 750 compared to yesterday, and Israeli bombings have increased in the last 24 hours.
1:20 p.m
The EU does not call for a ceasefire because Hamas continues to fire rockets
“At the moment there are no calls from the EU for a ceasefire because Hamas continues to indiscriminately fire rockets at Israel, not against military structures, but against civilians: Hamas has unleashed a terrorist war and is continuing it, that is why we support Israel.” in its right to defend itself, but in accordance with international humanitarian law.” This was said by a spokesperson for the European Commission. “The position agreed by Member States is that humanitarian pauses must be taken to enable rapid and sustained delivery of assistance to the civilian population in Gaza.”
12:24 p.m
Lapid against the global left: “How many Jews have to die?”
Israeli opposition leader Yair Lapid attacks the “global far left” by asking how many more do you need? Ten thousand? Number – 6 million – of Jews killed in the Shoah.
12:43 p.m
Salvini: “Erdogan’s words are serious, Tajani should invite the ambassador.”
Turkish President Erdogan’s words about Hamas “are serious and disgusting and do not contribute to de-escalation.” This was said by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Infrastructure and Transport Matteo Salvini, who added: “I will propose to my colleague Tajani to lodge a formal protest and summon the Turkish ambassador.” This was announced by the deputy prime minister’s staff in a statement.
12:01 p.m
Qatar, let’s hope for a breakthrough in the release of the hostages soon
Qatari Prime Minister and Gulf State Foreign Minister Muhammad ben Abderrahman Al Thani said today he hoped a breakthrough could be achieved “soon” in releasing the hostages and that the only way to a peaceful solution in Gaza was to maintain communication channels open. The statements were made during a press conference with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan in Doha. Sheikh Al Thani added that Qatar would continue to coordinate with Turkey and regional partners and also said: “We condemn the policy of collective punishment” against Gaza.
11:49 a.m
Erdogan: “Hamas militants are liberators, not terrorists”
Hamas fighters are “liberators” who fight for their country and “not terrorists.” Turkish President Erdogan said this, Al Arabiya reported.
“About half of those killed in Israel’s attacks on Gaza are children, even this figure shows that the aim is an atrocity, to commit deliberate crimes against humanity,” Erdogan said during a speech to his AKP party’s faction. “We have no problems with the State of Israel, but we have never condoned the atrocities committed by Israel and its conduct, which resembles an organization and not a state,” Erdogan added. The Turkish president has announced that he will cancel his planned visit to Israel.
Erdogan called for an immediate ceasefire to be declared in Gaza and that all parties in the war between Israel and Palestine stop using weapons. Anadolu reports it. “The Rafah border crossing (between Egypt and Gaza) should be kept open for humanitarian reasons,” Erdogan said in a speech to his AKP faction. The Turkish leader proposed a “guarantee mechanism to solve the problem,” in which Ankara wants to be one of the guarantor countries. “We propose a conference between Palestine and Israel,” Erdogan added.
Video: Erdogan cancels visit to Israel
11:44 a.m
Israel congratulates Qatar on “humanitarian commitment”
“I am pleased to say that Qatar is becoming an essential element and stakeholder in facilitating humanitarian solutions”: Israeli National Security Adviser Tzachi Hanegbi wrote today in “X”. “Qatar’s diplomatic efforts are crucial in these times.” According to Israeli public television Kan, these words came after Qatari leaders today hinted at possible developments in the release of Israeli hostages held in Gaza.
11:24 a.m
Khamenei: The US is Israel’s accomplice in Gaza
The United States is “certain accomplices” of Israel in the “atrocities committed by the Zionist regime in Gaza.” This was stated by Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, adding that “the visits of the heads of some ‘evil and tyrannical’ countries to the Israeli-occupied territories express their concern about the collapse of the Zionist regime.” Khamenei also said that Hamas is not a terrorist group. “Some countries call the Islamic movement Hamas terrorist, but the movement is simply trying to defend its homeland,” the Supreme Leader said.
11:14 a.m
Israel: Operations against Hamas also in the West Bank
“In this war against Hamas, we have also taken the gloves off in the West Bank,” said the region’s military commander, General Avi Bluth, at a meeting with the leaders of the Jewish settlements. Since the start of the war, the military has “arrested 930 wanted people, including 600 Hamas members.” “We are determined to eliminate the nests of terrorism.” “We will do everything necessary,” he assured, “to ensure the safety of the residents in the settlements, especially in these difficult days.” According to the settlers’ movement, there are now surviving 500,000 Israelis in the West Bank.
11:11
Türkiye: Crimes against humanity in Gaza, Israel must stop
“Palestinian brothers are beaten indiscriminately in schools and mosques. It is a crime against humanity.” Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said this and called on Israel to “take a step back.”
During a joint press conference with his Qatari counterpart Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani in Doha, broadcast by Turkish state television TRT, Fidan called for “a ceasefire as soon as possible” and “the opening of humanitarian corridors” towards Gaza. “We do not accept collective punishment of the Palestinians,” the Turkish minister added.
11:06
Israel: Iran supports Hamas “in the past and today”
“Iran directly helped Hamas before the war with exercises, the supply of combat vehicles, financing, information and technology,” said military spokesman Daniel Hagari. “Even at this moment,” he added, “Iran’s help is evident through intelligence services and incitement on social networks against Israel.” Hagari explained that under these circumstances, Iran is activating “its supporters in Iraq, Yemen and Lebanon.” have. “The orders – he specified – come from a single point: Iran.” “Those who destabilize the Middle East in favor of the criminals of Hamas-Isis must not hide.”
11:02
Israel: Hamas commander Taysir Mubasher killed
The Israeli army reported the killing of Hamas commander of the Kahn Younis Northern Battalion, Taysir Mubasher. In the past, he was a commander of Hamas’ naval forces and held numerous positions in weapons production. Mubasher, the army added, had “extensive experience in Hamas forces as a commander and directing terrorist attacks.” He is also a relative of senior Hamas leaders, including Mohammed Deif, the commander in chief of Hamas’s military wing, the al-Qassam Brigades.
10:51 a.m
Israeli police identify 1,106 people killed by Hamas
Police and the army have so far identified 1,106 Israelis killed in the October 7 Hamas attack. This was announced by the police themselves, after which 84% of the total civilian deaths, i.e. 798 people, were identified. So far, 308 Israeli soldiers have died during the war and the number of hostages is 222, according to the military spokesman.
09:22
TV, summit meeting between Hamas, Hezbollah and Islamic Jihad in Beirut
A summit between senior officials from Hezbollah, Hamas and Islamic Jihad took place in Beirut, Lebanon. This was reported by al Manar TV of the same pro-Iranian Lebanese Armed Party. The television channel shows images of the meeting between Hezbollah leader Hasan Nasrallah, Hamas deputy leader Saleh Aruri and Islamic Jihad leader Ziad Nakhale.
08:22
According to Guterres, Israel denies visas to UN officials
Israeli Ambassador to the United Nations Gilad Erdan said his country would deny entry visas to UN officials following yesterday’s intervention by Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, which was contested by Israel itself. “Based on your words,” Erdan told Military Radio, “we will refuse to issue visas to UN representatives. In addition, we have already refused a visa to the Under-Secretary of State for Humanitarian Affairs, Martin Griffiths. It’s time to teach them a lesson.”
07:40
Gaza 704 dead in 24 hours, the highest number since the start of the war
704 Palestinians, including 305 minors, were killed in Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip in the last 24 hours. The local health ministry reported this to the UN Coordination Office for Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA). According to the same source, this is the highest number of deaths in a day since hostilities began.