Israel’s ground operation in the Gaza Strip has entered a new phase as tanks arrived in the south of the Gaza Strip. At least 13 people died in raids on a residential building near Rafah and at Jabalia hospital overnight, according to Palestinian sources cited by Al Jazeera. Another three Israeli soldiers were killed, bringing the total to 401 since the start of the war. There are 61 dead journalists. ICRC President Egger is expected in Gaza today
China is deeply concerned about the renewed conflict in Gaza
China has expressed its “deep concern” over the resurgence of the conflict in the Gaza Strip following the end of the humanitarian ceasefire agreed between Israel and Hamas. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin said this, adding that the overall goal of a ceasefire and an end to the war cannot be changed. According to the Global Times, Wang stressed that “the main goal of protecting civilians must not be abandoned.”
Israel: 200 Hamas targets hit, operation continues
The Israeli military operation continues throughout the Gaza Strip. The army announced this and explained that, among other things, “an infrastructure” belonging to Hamas had been destroyed in Beit Hanoun in the north of the Palestinian enclave, which had been used to attack soldiers. In the school complex – the military spokesman added – the troops “found two tunnel entrances, one of which had a booby trap and other weapons.”
Venezuela: Yes victory in referendum on sovereignty over Esequibo territory
With the referendum called by the government of President Nicolás Maduro, Venezuelans agreed to claim sovereignty over the Esequibo Territory, a disputed region with Guyana that is rich in natural resources. According to the National Electoral Council, more than 10.5 million voters voted “yes”.
Venezuelans were asked whether they supported the creation of a state in the disputed territory, the granting of citizenship to current and future residents of the territory and the rejection of the jurisdiction of the United Nations Supreme Court to resolve the differences between the two countries. “It was a complete success for our country, for our democracy,” President Nicolas Maduro told supporters gathered in Caracas after the results were announced, then emphasized “the very important level of popular participation” in the referendum.
The ICRC president in Egypt and then in Gaza will request access to the Hamas hostages
The President of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), Mirjana Spoljaric Egger, is in Egypt today and will then be in the Gaza Strip asking for the opportunity to visit the hostages kidnapped by Hamas on October 7 to find out about their condition . Deliver medications and promote communication with families. The Times of Israel writes it. Two weeks ago, Spoljaric met with Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Qatar. His office then stated that “the ICRC has strongly called for the immediate release of the hostages.”
Lollobrigida: We do not ally ourselves with those who are against Kiev and Israel
He got off the train in Ciampino “a hundred more times if necessary” because “there was no privilege and because I fulfilled my institutional duty.” This is what Agriculture Minister Francesco Lollobrigida said in an interview with Corriere della Sera.
“With Giorgia Meloni,” he continues, “the relationship is exceptional as always,” while on the hypothesis of a move from government to Europe he says: “I continue to do my work, appreciated by everyone, across the board.” The minister defends his law banning the production of cultured meat: “79% of Italians agree with me and even the Democratic Party abstained.”
Referring to Salvini’s sovereigntist convention, Lollobrigida notes: “The last few years have clearly shown the limits of the current EU’s big themes in terms of foreign policy, defence, immigration and a more supportive common economy.” There are some positive signs of building one popular and conservative areas as an alternative to a progressive left that is increasingly dominated by the extreme left.”
Will you join forces with the ultra-right after the European elections, you are asked? “After the vote, we will think about what alliance we can build based on values, programs and numbers. There is certainly a lot of agreement with the league on most issues and some differences. In this legislative period, this includes belonging to various European families. For us, some boundaries are clear in Italy and Europe, including supporting Ukraine and defending Israel’s freedom. And that prevents any alliance with some political forces.”
Nighttime attack on Jabalia Hospital: 13 dead
At least 13 people died in raids on a residential building near Rafah and at Jabalia hospital overnight, according to Palestinian sources cited by Al Jazeera.
Three more deaths in the Israeli army: 401 since the start of the war
The Israeli army announced that three more soldiers were killed fighting Hamas in the Gaza Strip, bringing the military death toll to 401 since the war began on October 7. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) released a statement listing the latest victims: 36-year-old Neriya Shaer from Yavne, 22-year-old Ben Zussman from Jerusalem and 19-year-old Binyamin Yehoshua Needham from Zikhron. Citing local media, the IDF states that of the 401 dead soldiers, 75 were killed during the ground offensive inside the Gaza Strip, while the vast majority of the others were killed in clashes in southern Israel on the day of the Hamas attack on October 7.
Israeli tanks south of Gaza: The war is in a new phase
The ground operation in Gaza, which Israel launched after Hamas’ devastating attack on October 7, has entered a new phase. After setting aside the prisoner exchange pause, the tanks entered Khan Yunis to attack Hamas targets more precisely. A raid-led operation aimed at wresting the southern part of the Gaza Strip from the Palestinian armed group. And as Israeli pressure grows, so does the front of Iran’s allies: Hezbollah in Lebanon and the Houthis in Yemen, who have attacked some merchant ships in the Red Sea. To avert the threat, an American destroyer had to intervene.
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