8:21 p.m
Guterres: Destruction in Gaza unparalleled in recent history
“The entire population of Gaza is suffering destruction on a scale and speed unparalleled in recent history.” UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said this, emphasizing that “nothing can justify the collective punishment of the Palestinian people” as well as “the deliberate “Killing, wounding, kidnapping of civilians and the use of sexual violence against them” by Hamas in Israel. He also said he was “deeply disturbed by reports of Israel's inhumane treatment of Palestinians detained during military operations.”
8:17 p.m
Guterres: New appeal for a humanitarian ceasefire
“I renew my call for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire. “This will ensure that sufficient aid reaches where it is needed, facilitate the release of hostages and help reduce tensions in the Middle East,” said UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to the Security Council. “A lasting end to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict can only be achieved through a two-state solution,” he added. “Rejection at the highest levels of the Israeli government is unacceptable and would indefinitely prolong a conflict that has become a serious threat to global peace and security.”
6:03 p.m
Hamas rejects Israel's proposal for a two-month ceasefire
Hamas has rejected Israel's proposal for a two-month ceasefire in return for the release of the hostages. A senior Egyptian official told the Associated Press on condition of anonymity. According to the source, Hamas has rejected this and insisted that no more hostages will be released until Israel ends its offensive and withdraws from the Gaza Strip. The proposal also included releasing Palestinian prisoners from Israeli prisons and allowing Hamas leaders in Gaza to move to other countries.
12.04
Former hostages: women and men raped in tunnels in the Gaza Strip
Aviva Siegel, a former hostage in Gaza who was later released, and her daughter Shir told a Knesset commission that “women and men are being raped by terrorists in the tunnels beneath the Gaza Strip.” “Terrorists – she said, quoted by the media – wear doll clothes for girls. They made the girls their dolls to do whatever they wanted with. Former hostage taker Chen Goldstein Almog also said: “There are girls there who have not menstruated for a long time, and perhaps we should pray that the body protects them so that, God forbid, they do not become pregnant.”
11:44 a.m
Soldiers died when two buildings exploded
The death of the 21 Israeli soldiers was caused by an anti-tank missile fired by the “terrorists,” which caused two buildings where the soldiers were to explode and collapse. The attack occurred in the Maghazi refugee camp in the center of the Gaza Strip – not far from the border – and not as Khan Yunis initially seemed. “As far as we know,” he said, “at around 4 p.m. (yesterday and not at night) the terrorists fired a rocket at a tank protecting the soldiers and there was an explosion in two two-story buildings.” These collapsed while the soldiers were in and around them.” Hagari then explained that the soldiers were operating in the Almaazi area (rpt, Almaazi), which is about 600 meters from the border with Israel, and Hamas structures and Sites destroyed as part of the army's attempts to establish a buffer zone to allow entry to all residents of Israeli areas near the Gaza Strip demanding to return to their homes.” Hagari explained that the explosion, which occurred at the same time as the firing of the Anti-tank missile occurred, in all probability “due to the mines that the soldiers had laid to destroy the buildings, although the reasons for the detonation are still unclear.” investigated ».
11:42 a.m
Netanyahu: A tough day, but Israel will not stop fighting
“We have experienced one of the most difficult days since the beginning of the conflict,” but that does not mean that “Israel will stop fighting until complete victory.” Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said this, referring to the explosion that caused the death of 21 soldiers in Almaazi, in the center of the Gaza Strip. “I recognize that the lives of the families of the heroic fallen soldiers will be forever changed,” he added. I feel pain over these losses and hug the families of our soldiers.” The Prime Minister confirmed that the army had launched an investigation into the matter.
11:41 a.m
Israel calls for the evacuation of Khan Yunis
The Israeli army asked residents of 6 districts west of the city of Khan Yunis to evacuate “via Al-Bahar Street” to the seaside “humanitarian zone” of Moassi. Military spokesman in Arabic Avichai Adraee made the announcement, adding that the invitation was for “the safety of residents.” Khan Yunis, a Hamas stronghold in the south of the Gaza Strip, has been completely surrounded by the army since this morning.
11:40 a.m
Hezbollah claims rocket attack on air base in Israel
Hezbollah militants have claimed responsibility for firing rockets at the Meron air base in northern Israel. This is in retaliation for recent killings in Lebanon and Syria, the group said.
09:53
Iran to USA: “Attacks on Houthis are a strategic mistake”
“We have sent messages to the US seriously warning them that the joint attacks” with the UK against the Houthis in Yemen are “a strategic mistake” and “threaten regional peace and security and lead to the war is expanding into Gaza.” Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian said this in New York last night after the US announced the new raids.
09:51
GB: New raids aim to weaken the capabilities of the Houthi rebels
The UK has joined forces with the US in carrying out new raids against the US Houthis in Yemen to “weaken” the rebels’ ability to carry out “unacceptable” attacks on ships in the Red Sea. This is what British Foreign Secretary David said Cameron He stressed that London had sent “the clearest possible message” and was ready to continue its military actions to protect shipping in the region.
09:44
Netanyahu: A tough day, but we won't stop the war
“We have experienced one of the most difficult days since the beginning of the conflict,” but that does not mean that “Israel will stop fighting until complete victory.” This is what Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin said Netanyahu refers to the explosion that killed 21 soldiers in Almaazi, central Gaza Strip. “I recognize that the lives of the families of the heroic fallen soldiers will be forever changed,” he added. I feel pain over these losses and hug the families of our soldiers.” The Prime Minister confirmed that the army had launched an investigation into the matter.
07:24
Houthis: We will respond to attacks
Yemen's Houthis have announced a response to the latest wave of attacks by Britain and the US. Mohammad Ali AlHouthi, a member of Yemen's Houthi Supreme Revolutionary Committee, wrote on Houthi rebels in Yemen, Mohammed Al-Bukhaiti, also previously wrote: “The US-British aggression will only strengthen the determination of the Yemeni people to fulfill their moral and humanitarian responsibilities towards the oppressed in Gaza.”
@ilmessaggero.it The US and Britain launched attacks on Houthi positions in Yemen after the militants ignored a warning not to continue their attacks in the Red Sea. Several cities in Yemen were affected, including the capital Sanaa. US President Joe Biden said the attack – carried out in collaboration with forces from Australia, Canada, Bahrain and the Netherlands – was in response to “unprecedented Houthi attacks on international maritime vessels in the Red Sea, including the use of anti-ship ballistic missiles”. for the first time in history.” “More than 50 nations were affected by 27 attacks on international merchant shipping. Crews from more than 20 countries have been threatened or taken hostage in acts of piracy. More than 2,000 ships had to reroute thousands of miles to avoid the Red Sea.” And again: “On January 9, the Houthis also launched their largest attack yet, directly targeting American ships.” . . . [#IlMessaggero] #Ships #War #Attack #Foreign #World #News #Yemen #USA #UK ♬ Documentary music that heightens tension – Ken Nakagawa
07:07
21 Israeli soldiers were killed that night
Twenty-one soldiers were killed last night in ongoing fighting in Khan Yunis, south of Gaza. This was announced by military spokesman Daniel Hagari. This is the worst episode for the Israeli army since the beginning of the war.