Latest news on the war in the Middle East between Israel and Hamas and current information from Gaza on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict: Over 18,000 Palestinians have been killed in Israeli attacks in the Gaza Strip. The UN: “It is hell on earth, every Palestinian is suffering from hunger,” today the United Nations General Assembly. The Washington Post: “Tel Aviv uses white phosphorus.” The West Bank city of Jenin was also bombed with drones. A Norwegian-flagged merchant ship was hit by Yemeni fighters. All crew members safe.
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Controversy in Israel over funds intended for colony security being spent on expansion
New controversy in Israel over funds earmarked for settlers in the updated budget: Despite Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich's assurances that the approved 368 million shekels would be used for the security of settlements in the West Bank, the Knesset Finance Committee said it would go to groups , who advocate the expansion of the colonies.
Specifically, 70 million shekels are earmarked for social activist groups and 94 million for the World Zionist Organization's Settlements Department, which builds and develops small towns and settlements across the country, including the West Bank.
In addition, 32 million shekels will be used to support pre-military academies and 38 million will be used for the Jewish Identity Department of the Ministry of Settlements. The approximately 110 million shekels earmarked for security were set aside as a “reserve” in case of need. The news sparked a reaction from the opposition: Yesh Atid MP Naor Shiri accused Smotrich of being “a liar”, while Labor MP Naama Lazimi denounced the “theft” of funds and stressed that “nothing in this budget has anything to do with security in the West Bank.” .”
Israel tightens controls on aid destined for Gaza
As part of new measures to “increase the volume of aid destined for Gaza,” Israel has taken steps starting today to check trucks coming from El-Arish (Sinai) at the Kerem Shalom border crossing and then redirect them to the Gaza Strip at the Rafah crossing between Egypt and Gaza. This was announced on Yesterday, Cogat announced that Israel has now designated two border crossings for these inspections: Kerem Shalom and Nitzana. “In this way, the number of daily checks will double. But the aid – he added – ends at the entrance to Rafah.” According to Israel, the United Nations should now increase its presence at this border crossing.
UN agency: “Hell on earth in Gaza”
Philippe Lazzarini, head of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA), said at the end of his overnight visit to the Gaza Strip that civilians were experiencing “hell on earth.” “There is a tragedy in Gaza that is constantly getting worse. People are everywhere, living on the streets, they need everything. “They demand security and an end to this hell on earth,” said Lazzarini in a post on his agency “impossible situation.”
WHO: “Only 11 hospitals are partially functional in Gaza”
The World Health Organization said only 11 and less than a third of Gaza's hospitals were still partially functioning and called for them to be spared from the fighting. “In just 66 days, the health system has grown from 36 functioning hospitals to 11 partially functioning hospitals – one in the north and 10 in the south,” Rik Peeperkorn, WHO representative for the occupied Palestinian territories, said at a United Nations Unite press conference via video link from Gaza.
Hamas: “Israel stormed Kamal Adwan Hospital in Gaza”
The Israeli army “stormed Kamal Adwan Hospital” in the northern Gaza Strip “after besieging and bombing it for several days.” This was stated by the spokesman for the Hamas-controlled Palestinian Ministry of Health, Ashraf al Qidreh. The soldiers “are rounding up men, including medical staff, in the courtyard of the hospital and we fear that they will arrest or kill the medical staff,” he added.
20 of the 105 Israeli soldiers killed in Gaza died from friendly drone fire
Twenty of the 105 Israeli soldiers killed in Gaza died as a result of friendly fire or accidents. This was stated by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), according to the Times of Israel. In a detailed analysis of the causes of death of soldiers in the Palestinian enclave, the IDF clarified that 13 of them died because they were mistaken for “terrorists” during air strikes, artillery and tank attacks.
The ship attacked by Yemeni rebels yesterday was en route to Italy
As stated in the press release from the shipping company Mownickels, owner of the Norwegian oil tanker that was attacked by Houthi rebels in the Red Sea yesterday, “the ship was hit by a missile and caught fire. Fortunately, no crew member was injured and they managed to put out the fire. He further said that all crew members were Indian citizens. The company reported that “the ship carrying biofuel feedstock from Malaysia to Italy is now heading to a safe port.”
Four Palestinians killed in Israeli “drone strike” in Jenin
Four Palestinians were killed in Jenin in an Israeli “drone strike” in a neighborhood of the northern West Bank city. This was reported by the Ramallah news agency Wafa. Israeli security sources said Israeli soldiers were attacked by a cell of armed men during an arrest operation in the city. Numerous explosive devices were thrown at the soldiers – he continued. Haaretz reported that the Palestinians were militiamen from the armed group Jenin Battalion.
Houthi rebels claim attack on Norwegian tanker: “It was carrying fuel for Israel”
Yemen's Houthi rebels have claimed responsibility for yesterday's rocket attack on a Norwegian-flagged oil tanker in the Red Sea. “Naval units of the Yemeni armed forces attacked a Norwegian oil tanker, the Strinda, that was carrying fuel for Israel,” said Yahya Saree, a spokesman for the Houthi military.
At least 12 Palestinians killed by Israeli fighters in Rafah: 6 of them are children
Medical sources told Palestinian news agency Wafa that at least 12 people, including six children, were killed in an Israeli bomb attack on a residential building belonging to the Harb family in the al-Zuhor neighborhood of Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip tonight. Gaza.
UN: “Communicable diseases are also increasing in Gaza”
Overcrowding and poor hygienic conditions in the UN Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) shelters in the southern Gaza Strip have led to a significant increase in some communicable diseases and ailments such as diarrhea, acute respiratory infections, skin and hygiene-related ailments such as lice: this was announced by the UN -Office of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) announced in its daily update.
Hamas leader: “No prisoner exchange without an end to Israeli aggression”
“No prisoner exchange before the end of the aggression in Gaza,” Osama Hamdan, leader of Hamas in Lebanon, told Al Jazeera, commenting on rumors that Israel was ready to negotiate a new release of hostages. “The Israeli side is trying to withstand internal pressure through continuous leaks,” Hamdan told the television station, referring to unnamed Israeli officials who were quoted by the media as saying Israel was open to a new ceasefire agreement for another release of hostages. “Israeli positions on a possible agreement are for internal use,” he added.
Today UN General Assembly: A new humanitarian ceasefire will be voted on
The United Nations General Assembly convened an emergency session today to vote on a draft resolution calling for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza.
Egypt: “Negotiations on a new ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in exchange for the release of hostages”
Egyptian sources told Sky News Arabia that Israel has asked Egypt and Qatar to help negotiate another ceasefire deal with Hamas, under which more Israeli hostages held in Gaza would be released. According to the sources, a three-way meeting between Israeli, Egyptian and Qatari officials will soon take place under US mediation.
Missile from Yemen hits Norwegian merchant ship, no casualties
A land-based cruise missile fired from Houthi-controlled Yemen hit a commercial tanker, causing a fire and damage but no casualties, two U.S. defense officials told Portal on Monday. The attack on the Strinda ship occurred about 60 nautical miles north of the Bab al-Mandab Strait, one of the officials said. The U.S. Navy destroyer Mason was on scene and provided assistance. For months, the Shiite Houthi movement, which controls part of Yemen, has targeted international transport amid tensions surrounding the war between Israel and Hamas. On Saturday, the Houthis said they would target all Israel-bound ships, regardless of nationality, and warned all international shipping companies not to do business with Israeli ports.