Oct 23, 2023 12:47 p.m
Türkiye to Hamas leader: “Get out of the country”
Turkey reportedly asked Hamas political bureau chief Ismail Haniyeh and other leaders of the Islamic resistance group to leave the country following the Oct. 7 attacks on Israel. This was revealed by the American website Al-Monitor.
Oct 23, 2023 11:49 am
Media: “Three ministers are considering resignation”
Three Israeli government ministers are considering resigning amid a dispute with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who blames him for the Oct. 7 Hamas attack on Israel. This was written by the newspaper Yedioth Ahronoth, which published a poll according to which 75 percent of Israelis believe that Netanyahu is responsible for the failure to protect communities in southern Israel on the border with Gaza.
Oct 23, 2023 11:40 am
Israeli military radio: “Invasion delayed”
Israel has apparently decided to “delay” the ground offensive until more US forces arrive in the region. This was reported by Israeli Military Radio, according to which the US has alerted Israel to its intention to deploy additional military forces in the Middle East in view of the ground operation due to Iran’s threats to act on various fronts.” Military Radio said that this was not the case was the only reason for the postponement, but that there were other reasons, including the presence of 350,000 Palestinian civilians in the northern Gaza Strip.
Oct 23, 2023 11:14 am
Dutch woman killed in Gaza: Rutte asks Israel for explanations
A 33-year-old Dutch woman, Islam al-Ashqar, died in an explosion in the Gaza Strip. This was announced by the Dutch Foreign Ministry. “I am touched by the sad news that a Dutch woman has died in Gaza. My thoughts are with his family at this difficult time. We are in contact with Israel for further information,” Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte wrote in a tweet. Al-Ashqar was visiting some relatives in the Nusairat refugee camp in central Gaza when the explosion occurred that killed her. The victim was one of the 22 Dutch citizens that the Amsterdam authorities wanted to remove from the Palestinian enclave, as the broadcaster Nos explains. “Yesterday we received the terrible news that Islam al-Ashqar died and it is a great sadness for her husband and children. We are close to them,” said Foreign Minister Hanke Bruins from Luxembourg. “I will contact the family myself,” she added.
Oct 23, 2023 11:06
There was renewed rocket fire from Gaza
After many hours of calm, warning sirens about rockets from Gaza sounded again in the south and center of the country, especially in the coastal city of Ashkelon. This was announced by the military spokesman.
Oct 23, 2023 11:00 am
IDF: “8 Hezbollah rocket launchers destroyed”
In the last 24 hours, Israeli forces have destroyed eight Hezbollah rocket launchers on the northern front, military spokesman Hagari said, citing Haaretz.
Oct 23, 2023 10:44 am
China: “Growing risk of land conflict”
China considers the situation in the Gaza Strip to be “very serious” as there is a risk of “increasing large-scale land conflict” and the spread of armed clashes along nearby borders. This is the assessment of Special Envoy for the Middle East Zhai Jun, who attended the peace conference in Cairo on Saturday during a visit to the region. Spillover effects in the region and internationally are increasing, Zhai added in the report on state broadcaster CCTV, as the conflict expands along the Israeli-Lebanese and Israeli-Syrian borders, “making the outlook worrisome.”
Oct 23, 2023 10:17 am
New: “Hamas opposes the release of 50 hostages”
Hamas militants will release 50 hostages with dual nationality. The New York Times writes this, citing an Israeli army official. Hamas, the source continued, had warned Israel that a ground invasion of the Gaza Strip would reduce the chances of the hostages being released. “A senior Israeli military official said that based on talks between the United States and Qatar, Hamas could release about 50 people with dual nationality regardless of a broader agreement,” the paper said.
Oct 23, 2023 10:10 am
Crosetto on a short visit to Lebanon
Italian Defense Minister Guido Crosetto visits Lebanon to meet the over a thousand Italian soldiers stationed in the south of the country near the demarcation line with Israel. At the Shamaa military base, the minister was welcomed by General Giovanni Brafa Musicoro, head of the Italian contingent, which consisted mainly of the “Granatieri” brigade of Sardinia.
Oct 23, 2023 10:09 am
Israel: “Hamas hostages number 222”
The number of Israeli hostages held by Hamas in Gaza has risen to 222. Military spokesman Daniel Hagari said that “the total number is updated from time to time based on intelligence information.” “In particular,” he added, “it took time because there are many foreign nationals among the hostages and their identification requires additional time.”