Tel Aviv, October 15, 2023 – It seems more and more immediate the land attack on the Gaza Strip by the army of Israel and the government has renewed its invitations to the population leave the area (particularly Gaza City). Meanwhile, rocket attacks continue against targets deemed military targets because they are linked to the terrorist group Hamas, while U.S. diplomatic efforts to prevent the conflict from spreading continue: Secretary of State Antony Blinken is in Cairo today and will be tomorrow new consultations return to Jerusalem.
Israeli army spokesman Brigadier General Daniel Hagari said they were there that night attacked “100 targets in Zeitoun and Jabaliya.”The Islamic Jihad military headquarters and Hamas security force structures.” Hagari added that “hundreds of thousands of Gazans have already moved to the southern Gaza Strip,” adding: “Hamas’ poison machine He’s lying when he says we fired on civilian convoys.
Pope’s appeal about “preventing the shedding of new innocent blood and at least protecting the civilian population,” while rockets were also fired at Israel from Lebanon. Meanwhile, a hospital in Gaza was hit.
12:26 p.m
The rocket launches from Lebanon continue
The firing of anti-tank missiles from Lebanon against northern Israel continues, including against an army position in Tel Aviv. The Jerusalem Post reports on this, adding that residents of Menara, Malkia, Yiftach, Margaliot and Ramot Naftali have been asked to seek shelter. Since this morning, Hezbollah has fired several anti-tank missiles against Shtula, reported the Israeli army, which in turn responded with attacks on southern Lebanon. Hezbollah, the Jerusalem Post adds, has claimed responsibility for the rocket launch.
12:20 p.m
The US Embassy: “Americans, move south”
The US Embassy in Jerusalem urged its citizens in the northern Gaza Strip to head south ahead of the planned Israeli land operation. “U.S. citizens who can do so safely are encouraged to move to the southern Gaza Strip now.” “We are working on possible options for the departure of U.S. citizens from Gaza,” the statement said
12:17 p.m
New aircraft carrier from the USA
The United States has sent a second aircraft carrier to the eastern Mediterranean as a “deterrent against anti-Israeli actions,” the Pentagon announced this evening
11:45 a.m
Iran: “Situation out of control if Israel invades Gaza”
“No one can guarantee control of the situation” if Israel invades Gaza. This is Iran’s warning as Israeli bombings of the Gaza Strip continue, Hamas fires rockets against the Jewish state and tensions and clashes increase on the border with Lebanon.
10:51 a.m
About 1,500 Orthodox Jews applied for military service
Around 1,500 Orthodox Jews (Haredim) who are older than the age exempt from conscription (26 years) have asked for this Join the army reserve service from the beginning of the conflict. The applications – according to Haaretz – are now being evaluated by the armed forces. Normally There is an exception to compulsory military service for Orthodox Jews in Israel.
10:31 a.m
Israel: “There are 126 hostages in the hands of Hamas: including foreigners”
The Israeli army announced that the number of confirmed Israeli hostages in the hands of Hamas in Gaza is 126. Hamas announced that 13 hostages were killed by Israeli bombings and that among them were foreigners (without specifying their nationality).
10:18
The Pope on the Middle East: “Enough blood. Free the hostages and spare the civilians”
New appeal from Pope Francis for peace in the Middle East. At the end of Sunday’s Angelus prayer, the pope said he was “thinking of the many people, especially the children and the elderly” affected by the armed conflict and made a “call for the release of the hostages” and “strongly” demanded that “especially…” the civilian population in Gaza” through the establishment of “humanitarian corridors”.
10:02
The time for the humanitarian corridor out of Gaza has come
This is the case with 12 Italians (13 Israelis). The time for the Tel Aviv exit corridor to leave the Gaza Strip has expired. “Gaza residents, in recent days we have urged you to leave Gaza City and the north of the Strip and move south of Wadi Gaza for your safety. “Today we are telling you this between 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. local time, ed.) Israel will not take the route shown on our map to reach this area,” he had introduced the Arabic language on X Military spokesman, Avichay Adraee. “For your safety, use this short time to head south. “You can be sure,” Adraee concludes, “that the Hamas leaders have already ensured the protection of them and their families.” But time is now up.
09:52
Anti-terror raid in West Bank: 49 arrests
New Israeli military anti-terrorist attack in the West Bank. According to an IDF spokesman, 49 suspects were arrested, including 33 members of HamasWeapons and 50,000 shekels, around 12,000 euros, were confiscated.
09:27
Anglican hospital hit in Gaza
“Our Arab Ahli Hospital in Gaza was hit by Israeli attacks… two floors were damaged and four people were injured. The ultrasound and mammography room was damaged.” He makes it known the Anglican Archbishop of Jerusalem, Hosam Naoum. “Let us continue Pray for peace and an end to the war in the Holy Land” is his appeal on social media, posting photos of the destruction in the hospital in Gaza.
08:53
Another rocket from Lebanon towards Israel
Another anti-tank missile was fired at Israeli soldiers operating on the border with Lebanon. The military spokesman announced that the army is now attacking Hezbollah military positions on Lebanese territory
08:20
Tajani: “It was wrong to ban peaceful demonstrations”
“I believe that it is not right to ban demonstrations in a democratic country, unless they are violent demonstrations, until there is an alarm that the demonstration could degenerate,” said Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani, commenting on the Paris decision To ban pro-Palestine demonstrations on RTL radio
08:18
Army: “Israel’s attack on civilians is a Hamas lie”
“It is a Hamas lie” that the Israeli army attacked a convoy of Palestinian civilians fleeing north of the Gaza Strip towards the south. Military spokesman Daniel Hagari said this in a briefing with the international press.
08:03
Israel bans entry of civilians from Lebanon
The Israeli army has banned the entry of all civilians up to four kilometers from the border with Lebanon. According to the media, the decision was justified by the increase in attacks from across the border. At the same time, the army ordered residents of border areas within a 4-kilometer radius to stay near the emergency shelters.
07:58
The Pope: “My Argentine friends among the victims of the Hamas attack”
“I think that there are certainly some of my friends among them,” the Pope said last night in a telephone conversation with Israeli journalist and friend Enrique Cymerman, who had told him that many Argentines were among the victims of the Hamas attack in Israel, among the wounded, the dead and the hostages. “I know, I know,” the pope replied, saying he was “very close” and indicating that he was ready to meet the families of the Israeli-Argentine hostages who had expressed that desire through the journalist. Cymerman actually asked him to do this because it would be “a great support” for her. The journalist posted the video of the phone conversation with the Pope on social media.
07:17
One Israeli civilian was killed and three injured in an attack from Lebanon
Four Israeli civilians were injured by an anti-tank missile in Shtula, northern Israel, on the border with Lebanon. One of them later died as a result of his injuries, the army said, citing media. The army is now responding to the attack by striking where the fire broke out.
07:08
Israel: New corridor to leave Gaza by 12 p.m. (Italian time).
“Gaza residents, in recent days we have urged you to leave Gaza City and the north of the Strip and move south of Wadi Gaza for your safety. “Today we inform you that between 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. local time, ed.) Israel will not follow the route indicated on our map to reach this area”: This was said by military spokesman Avichay Adraee in Xil Arabic announced. “For your safety, use this short time to head south. “You can be sure,” Adraee concludes, “that the Hamas leaders have already ensured the protection of them and their families.”
07:07
The Israeli army has begun evacuating Sderot
The Israeli army today began clearing the town of Sderot near the Gaza Strip, which has been the scene of brutal violence by Hamas commandos and repeatedly hit by rocket fire. “This is not the time to stay in the city,” said Mayor Allon Davidi. The city has 30,000 residents who have the right to stay in government-funded guesthouses in safer locations in Israel. According to media, the evacuation will not take place. It is mandatory and anyone who deems it appropriate can stay in their apartment.”
07:06
The Hamas leader met with the Iranian minister
According to the Iranian agency IRNA, Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian met with Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Doha. The two discussed developments in the war between Hamas and Israel and agreed to “continue cooperation to achieve all the goals of the resistance and the Palestinian people.” It is the first meeting at this level since the terrorist organization’s attack in Israel on October 7th.
07:04
Israeli attacks: 2,329 dead in Gaza
The death toll in Gaza from Israeli attacks has risen to 2,329, while the number of wounded is 9,714. This was announced by the local Ministry of Health.
07:03
Israel: One of those responsible for the attack on Kibbutz Nirim was killed
Israel killed one of those responsible for the massacre that took place last week in Kibbutz Nirim in the southern Gaza Strip last night. The Israeli army said this was Billal al-Kedra, commander of Hamas’ elite unit known as “Nukhbà” in the Khan Yunes region in the south of the Gaza Strip. In this attack, carried out by warplanes, “additional Hamas and Islamic Jihad terrorists were killed,” the spokesman said.
07:02
China: “Israel’s actions went beyond self-defense”
BEIJING (Portal) – Israel’s actions in Gaza go “beyond the scope of self-defense” and the Israeli government must “stop its collective punishment of the people of Gaza,” Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said.