Since the attack on Gaza began, over 700 Israelis have been killed, most of them civilians. Local media reported that 2,500 people were injured. “At least four Americans died in the attack on Israel,” US media reported. 750 are “missing”, possibly hostages in the territories.
On the Palestinian front The number of victims from Israeli raids in the Gaza Strip has risen to 370.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office told the Israeli government’s security cabinet voted to place the country in a state of war and that “significant military activity” can be carried out. The adoption of the security cabinet is necessary under Israeli law, according to which one cannot go to war without a government decision.
The Israeli Air Force is massively attacking the Gaza Strip. The military spokesman said that “the targets are in the areas near the Beit Hanoun barrier that are used by Hamas terrorists to carry out attacks against Israel.” Meanwhile, Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi gathered the southern military command in Beer Sheva.
Americans are among “dozens” of hostages held in Gaza. Israeli Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer said this on CNN. The minister declined to estimate the number of Americans kidnapped and called the attack on Israel “atrocious.” The hostages in Gaza included women, children and the elderly.
Also several German citizens, who also hold Israeli citizenship, are among those kidnapped by Hamas during the attack on Israel, the German Foreign Ministry said today. “As far as we know, these are people who, in addition to German, also have Israeli citizenship,” the ministry specified, without providing any information on the number of citizens affected.
Local sources in the Gaza Strip claim that there are three Palestinian armed groups in Gaza that are holding dead and living Israeli civilians hostage. The factions are Hamas, Islamic Jihad and Al-Aqsa Martyrs Brigades. In each of these cases – but especially with Hamas – Israeli civilians or soldiers are held hostage in tunnels or in safe houses. Israeli sources estimated that there were around 100 prisoners in Gaza.
Joe Biden assured Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that “further assistance is on the way and more assistance will follow in the coming days,” said the White House, reporting on the conversation between the two leaders.
Pentagon chief Lloyd Austin announces that the United States is sending one Aircraft carrier in the Eastern Mediterranean.
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ANSA Agency Israel has declared a state of war (from Tel Aviv Massimo Lomonaco) – Daily – Ansa.it Flood of bombs in the Gaza Strip, fighting on the border continues. Israeli death toll rises to 600. (HANDLING)
Turkish President Recep Tayyp Erdogan He called on Israel and Hamas to “support peace” and refrain from targeting civilians. “It is no use attacking civilians,” Erdogan said, adding: “We are ready to do everything to reduce tensions. We call on all actors to support peace.”
Israel “does not negotiate with Hamas over Egypt.” This is reported by the Times of Israel website and refers to news that is circulating in this sense. Other official sources told the website that “we are currently fighting the terrorists who are on Israeli soil. So far we have not been involved in any talks or hostage negotiations.” The government has officially confirmed the number of hostages in Gaza to be at least 100, but some media outlets put it at 170.
Defense Minister Yoav Gallant said on military radio at the end of a security meeting that this was necessary Prepare to evacuate northern communities of Israel.
Video Gaza, firefighters at work in the rubble of a building
A long line of Israeli tanks heading south, on the border with Gaza was filmed in a video that is currently circulating on social media, including on the profiles of various media outlets. “The start of the land invasion is only a matter of time,” is the most common comment. There is obviously no confirmation from the Israeli army.
Video Israel is under attack. Netanyahu: “We are at war with Hamas”
Israel Defense Forces spokesman Daniel Hagari said in a press conference: “Hamas troops remain in Israeli territoryHe added that Israeli troops were busy finding them to kill them. “We will attack the terrorists wherever they are and liberate the area,” he said. The IDF has carried out attacks on around 800 targets in Gaza, the Times of Israel reports.
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ANSA agency Meloni calls Netanyahu and Italy to Israel’s side – News – Ansa.it The government will work with international partners to coordinate support (ANSA)
Telephone conversation between Benjamin Netanyahu and Volodymyr Zelensky. The Ukrainian leader expressed his “solidarity” with the Israeli prime minister after the Hamas attacks.
“Our fighters are still attacking targets in our occupied territories“We managed to replace fighters on the battlefield with new fighters and we managed to supply those who are still fighting.” Abu Obaida, spokesman for the al-Qassam Brigades of Hamas’ military wing, said: “We ask all our people – he added – to take part in this important struggle”.
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ANSA Agency The Pope, no more clashes in Israel, war is always defeated – Middle East – Ansa.it “I follow with concern and pain what is happening in Israel, where violence has broken out even more violently, causing hundreds of deaths and injuries .” “said Pope Francis during the Angelus prayer. (HANDLING)
The Israeli army fired warning shots at “a group of suspects in the area” that had previously been attacked in Har Dov, near the border with Lebanon. This was said by the Israeli military spokesman.
Iranian media are now reporting this President Raisi spoke with the leaders of Hamas and Islamic Jihad.
Israel at the United Nations, it’s time to eliminate Hamas
“It is time to completely destroy Hamas’s terrorist infrastructure,” said Israeli UN Ambassador Gilad Erdan before the closed session of the UN Security Council. “The money given to Gaza is not used for food or building schools, but only for terrorism,” he added. “Economic incentives cannot change a genocidal ideology. It wouldn’t have worked with ISIS and Al-Qaeda, it doesn’t work with Hamas.” “.
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