2:07 p.m
Musk, Starlink will guarantee internet to NGOs
SpaceX’s Starlink satellite system will provide internet connectivity to recognized humanitarian NGOs operating in Gaza. Elon Musk announced this on X after the communications blockade on the Strip.
2:05 p.m
Hamas: “Israel hesitates to invade Gaza because it is afraid”
“Israel’s hesitation in the face of the Gaza land invasion shows a state of confusion and fear”: This was quoted by a Hamas leader, Izzat al-Reshek, quoted by the Shehab news agency, which is close to Hamas. “The resistance is ready for confrontation,” al-Reshek added, later denouncing that the deprivation of water, fuel and electricity imposed by Israel on the population of Gaza was “a war crime.”
1:23 p.m
Meloni “We hope there will be news regarding the hostages” And he defends the vote at the United Nations
Regarding the release of the hostages held in Gaza, “we hope that there will be news, which at one point seemed to be there. News that would be very important for de-escalation.”
Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said this in a press conference in Acqualagna, stressing that it is “a careful work that we carry out with great responsibility and balance, also with regard to our role in the European Council and the United Nations”.
Regarding Italy’s abstention from the UN resolution on the Middle East conflict, Meloni said: “It was the most balanced of all possible positions, and it is no coincidence that it was the position of most of the countries of the European Council.” of the European countries and those of the G7 . We are trying to maintain balance and both the yes vote and the no vote would have been votes that would have pushed Italy from its position. It was right to maintain the position more balanced with regard to the goal of preventing an escalation of the conflict is the most responsible thing that can be done now.”
1:10 p.m
According to the Hamas Ministry of Health, there are over 7,700 dead in Gaza
According to the Hamas Health Ministry, 7,703 people have been killed in Gaza so far since this phase of the conflict with Israel began on October 7.
12:38 p.m
Schlein: “It is a mistake that Italy did not vote for the ceasefire at the UN”
“I think it was a mistake for Italy not to support the UN resolution on a humanitarian ceasefire. France, Spain and Portugal did well to vote for it. Call it a ceasefire, call it a humanitarian ceasefire, call it a humanitarian pause, that is.” It is important that this massacre of civilians stops. The concern is enormous, we cannot witness a massacre of civilians.”
The secretary of the Democratic Party told reporters when she arrived at the action meeting.
12:43 p.m
Hamas receives list of Russian hostages ready to be released
Hamas has received a list from the Moscow Foreign Ministry of Russians who could be among the hostages brought to Gaza, is searching for them and is ready to release them. Musa Abu Marzouk, member in charge of external relations of the Islamist group, told Ria Novosti.
“From the Russian side we received a list of citizens with dual citizenship. We are following this list very closely and will handle it carefully, as we consider Russia to be our dearest friend,” he said. According to Marzouk, that is
The list includes a total of eight names that Hamas treats “as guests,” adding: “As soon as we find them, we will release them.”
12:41 p.m
Lavrov: “There is a risk of a major war in the Middle East”
Any ongoing conflict on the Eurasian continent could turn into a major war, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov told the Belarusian news agency BelTA. “I think that conflicts are all dangerous in their own way. Any of them can start a major war. I refer in particular to what is happening in the Middle East,” said the head of
Russian diplomacy.
Destruction of the Gaza Strip or the displacement of two million residents from the Palestinian enclave risks triggering “a crisis that could last decades, if not centuries,” he added, reports Tass.
11:51
Israel informed the US of ongoing lightning targets in Gaza
Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant briefed his US counterpart Lloyd Austin on the targets of the army’s massive attack in the Gaza Strip. This was claimed on the Ynet website, according to which, after a general briefing about the operation, Austin asked Gallant to “avoid hitting innocent people and not causing harm to innocent people.” Austin also called on Israel to agree to increased humanitarian assistance from the Rafah crossing to the people of Gaza. According to Ynet, Gallant “in principle” accepted both of Austin’s requests.
11:49 a.m
Tajani, “the 14 Italians are no longer at risk.”
“The 14 Italians who are in the Gaza Strip are all under the Red Line… they are all safe, there is no fighting, there are no risks at the moment,” Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani told Tg2, linked by the Farnesina Crisis Unit.
11:06
After a rocket from Lebanon, Israel strikes across the border
Recently, the Israeli army thwarted a surface-to-air missile fired from Lebanon at an Israeli drone. The military spokesman said this, adding that in response the army is now hitting the place where the rocket came from.
10:18
Israel: Still operating in Gaza, no casualties
“Our ground troops are still on site and are continuing the war,” said military spokesman Daniel Hagari. “Last night they entered northern Gaza and expanded their ground activities. Infantry, armored, engineer and artillery units are taking part in this operation, supported by a heavy volume of fire.” Israel, Hagari continued, continues to carry out “massive bombings” in Gaza, which have also resulted in the killing of leading figures in Hamas’s military wing including the head of the Air Force, “who played a central role in the massacre.” October 7th”.
09:56
The Israeli army kills the commander of the Hamas naval forces
The Israeli army killed the commander of the Hamas naval forces in Gaza City, Ratib Abu Tzahiban. The military spokesman said that Tzahiban organized and commanded the attempted infiltration into Israel on October 24th. The Navy – the spokesman added – is supporting the land forces previously stationed in the Gaza Strip in the invasion that began yesterday evening.
09:56
Erdogan to Israel: “Stop this madness”
Turkish President Erdogan calls on Israel to “put an end to this madness” and “stop the attacks.” This was reported by the Turkish Anadolu Agency.
09:54
Warning sirens in Israel’s areas surrounding the Gaza Strip
Rocket warning sirens from Gaza were recently used again in Israeli communities around the Gaza Strip. The army made it known.
09:37
Families of the Abductees, “Night of Fear, Netanyahu Welcomes Us Now”
“That night was the most terrible of all nights and we spent it in great fear. It was a long, sleepless night against the background of the major army operation in the Gaza Strip and the complete uncertainty about the fate of the abductees held there and are also exposed to heavy shelling. This was stated by the Forum of Families of Israeli Hostages Held by Hamas and called for “an urgent meeting” with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Defense Minister Yoav Galant and other War Cabinet members.
09:23
Tajani: “We contacted an Italian in Gaza, he is fine”
“Our consulate in Jerusalem is doing everything to contact our (compatriots) in the Gaza Strip and unfortunately communication is interrupted, but some time ago the consulate managed to reach one of the people who sent a positive message”: the Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said this on Tg1. “The context is very complicated… it is the government’s priority to follow the Italians who are there,” he added. “We continue to monitor the situation minute by minute… this positive news has arrived from our consul in Jerusalem.”
08:41
Israel is still in the Gaza Strip with soldiers and tanks
The Israeli forces that entered the Gaza Strip last night are still in the Gaza Strip as the operation begun with troops and tanks continues. The local media reported about it.
According to the same sources, Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi is currently conducting a situation assessment, at the end of which decisions will be made on the continuation of the ground operation. Clashes with Hamas are reported in Bureji, the central Gaza Strip and elsewhere. According to the same sources, there are currently no casualties or injuries among Israeli soldiers.
08:19
Hamas, no negotiations after Israeli raids
“There were negotiations and also political efforts to reach an agreement” on the ceasefire and prisoner exchange, but “after the recent Israeli attacks on Gaza,” there are no more talks. This was stated by Hamas spokesman Osama Hamdan, quoted by al Jazeera.
A few hours earlier, the Russian news agency Tass, citing the Palestinian Maan, reported that Hamas wanted a ceasefire lasting a few days and was demanding the release of its supporters in Israeli prisons in exchange for 100 Israeli hostages held in the Gaza Strip.
08:16
The US Embassy calls on Americans to leave Lebanon
The American embassy in Beirut calls on compatriots to “leave the country immediately.” “The State Department recommends
“US citizens are now leaving Lebanon while commercial flights remain available due to the unpredictable security situation,” said a statement posted on the American diplomatic mission’s website.
“They should have a crisis action plan that does not rely on support from the U.S. government. The best time to leave a country, if possible, is before a crisis. Civilian evacuations of aliens from a country supported by the U.S. military are rare,” the statement continued, “There is no guarantee that the U.S. government will evacuate private U.S. citizens.”
their family members in a crisis situation. In the event that a U.S. military-assisted evacuation occurs, we will focus on assisting U.S. citizens.”
08:15
Israel, 150 Hamas targets hit in northern Gaza Strip
Around 150 underground targets, including tunnels, were attacked by the Israeli Air Force in northern Gaza last night. The military spokesman stated that several terrorists had been killed.
08:13
Israel, Hezbollah rockets fall in Syria, attack on infrastructure in Lebanon
“Yesterday, Hezbollah terrorists attempted to fire rockets into Israeli territory. The rockets fell in Syria. “During the night, Israeli fighter jets responded with attacks on Hezbollah’s military infrastructure in Lebanon.” This was reported by the Israeli army.