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DIRECT. Hamas attack on Israel: Netanyahu demands "crush" the armed group like the Islamic State

Follow the latest information on the conflict.

2:01 p.m

Netanyahu calls for the “dismantling” of Hamas and the Islamic State group.

“Just as ISIS was dismantled, Hamas will also be dismantled. And Hamas should be treated the same as ISIS,” Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said at a news conference following a meeting with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken. Visit to Israel.

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Hamas does not represent the “legitimate aspirations” of Palestinians

Hamas does not represent the “legitimate aspirations” of the Palestinians, the American Secretary of State judged after a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Tel Aviv.

1:08 p.m

The Quai d’Orsay announces the death of a twelfth Frenchman in Hamas attacks

The Foreign Ministry announces that a 12th Frenchman has been killed in Hamas terrorist attacks in Israel.

1:02 p.m

The Iranian foreign minister begins a regional trip

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian will begin a regional trip on Thursday to discuss the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, Iranian state media said.

12:21 p.m

The Quai d’Orsay announces the establishment of further flights to repatriate French people from Israel

Further special flights will be organized Friday and Saturday to enable the French to leave Israel, the Quai d’Orsay announced on Thursday.

12:05 p.m

Iran’s president accuses Israel of “genocide”.

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has ruled that the siege of the Gaza Strip, where water, electricity and fuel have been cut off, violates all international treaties.

11:40 am

The International Committee of the Red Cross (IARC) warns about the humanitarian situation in Gaza

The International Committee of the Red Cross warns that the humanitarian situation threatens to quickly become “uncontrollable”.

11:31 am

UN experts condemn Hamas’s “horrific crimes” and Israel’s “collective punishment” of Gaza

“We condemn Hamas’ terrible crimes in the strongest possible terms,” these human rights experts declare. “We also strongly condemn Israel’s indiscriminate military attacks against the Palestinian people in Gaza.”

10:28 am

Iranian president calls on “Muslim countries” to “coordinate” against Israel

Iranian President Ebrahim Raïssi calls on “Muslim and Arab countries” to “coordinate” to “stop Israel’s crimes against Gaza,” the presidency indicates.

10:27 am

For Olfa Scholz, Hamas could not act alone

Chancellor Olaf Scholz accused Iran on Thursday of helping Hamas develop into the organization that carried out the attacks on Israel last weekend. Undefined: “Unless we have formal evidence, it is clear to all of us that Iran provided operational support for this cowardly attack. Without Iran’s support, Hamas would never have been able to launch this unprecedented attack.”

10:24 am

Antony Blinken arrived in Tel Aviv

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken landed in Tel Aviv this Thursday as part of a tour of the Middle East to show Washington’s solidarity with Israel after the Hamas attack.

09:42.

Red Cross is in contact with Hamas and Israel regarding hostage-taking

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is in contact with Hamas and Israeli authorities over the hostage-taking by the Palestinian Islamist group, a senior official said on Thursday.

09:42.

X (formerly Twitter) has deleted hundreds of accounts associated with the Hamas-DG

Oct 12 (Portal) – X (formerly Twitter) CEO Linda Yaccarino said on Thursday that the social network had removed hundreds of “Hamas-affiliated accounts” and taken steps to remove tens of thousands of pieces of content since the attack on Israel or to report.

09:39.

No water or electricity until the hostages are released, the Israeli minister announces

“Humanitarian aid for Gaza? “No power switches will be turned on, no water hydrants will be opened and no tankers will enter until the people kidnapped by the Israelis are returned home,” says Israeli Energy Minister Israel Katz on X.

How about? אף ן חטופים הישראלים הביתה. הומניטרי תמורת הומניטרי. ושאף אחד לא יטיף לנו מוסר.

— ישראל כ“ץ Israel Katz (@Israel_katz) October 12, 2023

07:49.

A flight to repatriate French nationals is being organized for this Thursday, October 12th

A special Air France flight will repatriate 381 French people this Thursday. This special flight will depart Tel Aviv this Thursday at 4:40 p.m. and arrive at Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport at 8:35 p.m.

07:43.

New unity government promises to eradicate Hamas

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu formed an emergency national government on Wednesday, October 11, responsible for overseeing the war against Hamas.

07:41.

The toll is rising on the Palestinian and Israeli sides

A final report shows 1,200 dead and more than 2,700 injured on the Israeli side and 1,200 dead and 5,600 injured on the Palestinian side.