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Palestinians inspect a house destroyed by Israeli bombing in GazaEFE Agency
Updated: December 20, 2023, 1:35 p.m
Published: December 20, 2023, 8:30 am
Israel continues its offensive in the Gaza Strip. Some of the residents of Jan Yunis reported this Wednesday about the tightening of the measures Gunfights between Hamas militants and Israeli forces. These “face-to-face” events took place in the central and eastern districts of the southern Gaza Strip city, which has been the epicenter of the war since the war resumed following the ceasefire.
At least that's what health workers claim Twelve Palestinians were killed in an Israeli attack on a house in the same city. These deceased people are added to this more than a hundred that were counted in the last 24 hours, according to the Ministry of Health.
Visit of the political leader of Hamas to Egypt
A terror group source reported that the leader of Hamas's political wing, Ismail Haniyeh, will travel to Egypt to negotiate a new ceasefire in exchange for prisoner swaps with Israel. Benjamin NetanyahuIt was shown last Tuesday ready for another humanitarian pause.
The army of Israel lost 132 soldiers in connection with the war with Hamas and denounces that the Islamist militia has 139 kidnapped people under its yoke.
On the other hand, the Ministry of Health reported yesterday that there are already some 19,667 Palestinians have died because of Israel's attacks. The number of injured is 52,586.
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1:30 p.m
Europe is in danger and may suffer irreparable damage
The High Representative of the European Union (EU) for Foreign Affairs, Josep Borrellhas stated: “If Russia wins in Ukraine and continues the war in Gaza, Europe is in danger“. He announced this in his speech at the first summit organized by the magazine “Gran Continente” in the Aosta Valley region, in northwestern Italy.
“The European project could suffer irreparable damage. “Let’s work to avoid it,” he continued. According to the High Representative, “we must prepare for a high-intensity conflict that will last,” as Putin will not leave the war until the US elections are over.
1:15 p.m
Support during negotiations
Ismail Haniyeh, the political leader of Hamas, will not be alone in negotiations with Israel. A delegation of the Islamic Jihad He also plans to travel to Cairo to assist in the talks and also to reach a ceasefire in Gaza.
This representation will visit the city of Egypt by invitation, but with the aim of “maintaining an agreement on the exchange of prisoners” and in this way Avoid and stop aggression Israel in the Palestinian Strip.
1:00 p.m
The negotiations begin in Cairo
The political leader of Hamas, Ismail Haniyeh, has already arrived in Cairo to negotiate a new ceasefire with the Egyptian authorities and to release the hostages captured by the militia in exchange for Palestinian prisoners in the hands of Israel. He will also mention the increase in humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip.
The negotiations continue “Intense conversations” to de-escalate the overall conflict, focusing on the type of hostages and prisoners who can complete an exchange agreement.
12:45
The war continues to destroy: employment is declining in Gaza and the West Bank
The conflict being waged between Israel and Hamas continues to overwhelm everything that stands in its way. This time it's about employment: it destroys two thirds in Gaza (66%) and a third in the West Bank (32%), this is reported by the International Labor Organization (ILO).
This may result in a loss of 468,000 jobs in the Palestinian territories with salary losses of approx $20.5 million Diaries. This conflict has been going on for just over two months and has already reached nearly 20,000 Palestinian deaths.
12:30
Terrorist eliminated in Khan Yunis
The Israel Defense Forces spokesman released the video showing one Terrorist armed with an RPG missile Leaving a Hamas military building.
Finally the terrorist was deleted by an Air Force plane.
12:15
Attempt to run over Israeli soldiers
The IDF announced this Wednesday that neutralized a terrorist What have you tried? intentionally run over soldiers at a checkpoint around the city of Hebron, south of the West Bank.
The neutralization took place at the transition from Beit Anun and the Israel Defense Forces wanted to emphasize that there were no casualties among its military. Currently There are no further details about the event.
12:00
UNICEF complains about the lack of water in the Gaza Strip
The UN agency assures this in a statementThe running water and sanitation systems in the area “are in critical condition.” and therefore, the Children Displaced people in the southern Gaza Strip only have access to in-between 1.5 and 2 liters per day. This is 10% of the minimum required for normal hydration and hygiene.
UNICEF Director Catherine Russell points out that “access to sufficient water is a matter of life and death and children in Gaza have virtually not a drop to drink.” Therefore, children and their families are forced to drink water from undrinkable or contaminated sources to use. “The effects on children are particularly dramatic”UNICEF verdict.
11:45
New communications blackout in Gaza
The Gaza Strip suffers another Communication failure as reported by the Palestinian Telecommunications Company (PalTel). Is he sixth that the area has suffered since the Israeli military offensive began. “Gaza is in the dark again,” the company says.
Last week, the enclave experienced a complete communications and internet blackout for three days. These cuts They not only affect telecommunications with the outside world but those within the territory cannot communicate either.
11:30 a.m
Israel launches airstrikes against Lebanon
The Israeli army launched this Wednesday Bombings to positions of the Shia group in Lebanon. In addition, there are days of hostilities in the border area between Israel and Lebanon.
The plane attacks targets of Shiite groups such as: “Infrastructures and military posts where Hezbollah terrorists operated”according to an IDF statement.
11:15
IDF says it has attacked more than 300 Hamas targets
In the last 24 hours, the Israeli army said it had attacked more than 300 Hamas targets in Gaza. “Dozens of terrorists have been eliminated,” they claim. These attacks have also occurred at “Hand-to-hand combat” as reported on the website and also add attacks armed squads And Terrorist infrastructures through bomb attacks.
The military has carried out an operation against a military headquarters in Jan Yunis after an attack on Israeli forces in the area and reports it to the facilities “Many weapons were stored”, ammunition, explosives and 20 mortar shells. Finally, the destruction of a projectile firing position is reported.
10:55
1,500 tunnel openings were discovered
The Israel Defense Forces have published the information about the discovery 1,500 tunnels and underground passages in Gaza.
They claim that most of them were found under schools, hospitals, mosques and community facilities. U.N. and civil institutions.
10:45
Hamas' political leader arrives in Egypt to negotiate a ceasefire
Ismail HaniyehHead of Hamas' political office, arrives today Cairo with the aim of addressing a possible new ceasefire in the Gaza Strip. This way they would be released Hostages and prisoners, according to various sources close to the Islamist group's delegation. The meeting will take place with the head of Egypt's General Intelligence Service, Abbas Kamel. In this way, an attempt is made to “bring points of view closer together”. reach a ceasefire.
Cairo is looking for new proposals that differ from previous ones in order to open a new path to negotiations. HamasFor its part, it reiterates its willingness to respect the ceasefire if Israel commits to the agreement and warns against it in a statement will not negotiate the release of hostages as long as Israel's military offensive in the Gaza Strip continues But they appear to be “open to any initiative that will help end the aggression against our people and open the border crossings to bring aid and relief to the Palestinians.” Isaac DukePresident of Israel claimed yesterday that The country is “prepared” for another ceasefire. This allows hostages to be released and humanitarian aid to enter Gaza, although responsibility for this lies in the hands of Hamas.
10:30
The vote in the UN Security Council was delayed for another day
With the aim of, avoid a third US veto, the vote of UN Security Council on an increase in aid in Gaza and a ceasefire will be delayed for another day.
This is what the USA and Israel claim they are against it to this vote because they assure that a “ceasefire” would only benefit Hamas.
10:15
Secretary of the PLO Executive Committee: “I do not want to see the massacres taking place in Gaza, West Bank”
The Palestine Liberation Organizationespecially his Secretary of the Executive CommitteeHussein al-Sheikh Sentence in an interview with the television channel Al Jazeera the attacks in Gaza and he assures that he doesn't want to see it Massacre in the West Bank and the shifts that are taking place there.
In addition, it ensures that the The Palestinian Authority is “under the yoke” of Israel and that they don't have enough soldiers to face them. He insists that the current Israeli offensive is an aggression against the Palestinians.
10:00
Several countries condemn attacks by Houthi rebels in the Red Sea
The Houthi rebels are attacking ships attempting to enter Israel via the Red Sea with the aim of denouncing the attacks facing the Palestinian population. United States, European Union, NATO (44 countries in total) have signed a declaration claiming the following: “The signatories condemn the Houthis’ interference with navigation rights and freedoms in the waters surrounding the Arabian Peninsula, particularly in the Red Sea.”. They say the attacks “threaten international trade and maritime security.”
This statement calls on “all states to refrain from supporting or encouraging the Houthis.” “Such behavior also endangers the transport of food, fuel, humanitarian aid and other essential products to destinations and populations around the world “, he says.
09:45
Institute for War Research: “Israel seems to be approaching the final phase”
He Institute for War Research published an updated report dated December 19, in which you can read some conclusions about Israel's strategy in the Gaza Strip. The most important, as the report highlights, is Israel “has downgraded Hamas' North Gaza Brigade” and notes that this is “consistent with the CTP-ISW observation Israel appears to be approaching the final phase his clean-up operation in the north.
09:30
David Cameron will travel to the Middle East again
The Minister for Foreign Affairs of the United Kingdom will travel Jordan and Egypt with the aim of, “enforce” a ceasefire. in Gaza and the release of the remaining hostages.
According to a statement from his office, Cameron is calling on Hamas to stop its rocket attacks and threats against Israel, saying the risks of violating the ceasefire also affect the two-state solution. In addition, the Minister will make clear that the UK's position in relation to Allowing Hamas to control the Gaza Strip “will be an obstacle to reaching a political solution.”
09:15
Biden does not diminish Israel's responsibility in distinguishing between militants and Palestinians
Joe BidenPresident of the United States, wanted to make it clear that Hamas' actions do not detract from the situation Israel's responsibility to distinguish between Palestinian civilians and militants in the attacks in the Gaza Strip. Specifically, he stressed that although “Hamas has no regard for the safety of civilians and holds hostages,” this “does not diminish Israel's responsibility to distinguish between or deal with the Palestinian people and Hamas.” Minimizing civilian deaths.
The White House has called on Israel to defend itself but has also repeatedly said it must take action to protect Palestinians from terrorists.
09:00
At least a hundred Palestinians have died in the last 24 hours
The Hamas-controlled Palestinian Ministry of Health recently denounced this 24 hours There were bomb attacks by the Israeli army that caused at least one death 100 people. “The Israeli occupation turned this day into a series of massacres that have affected all regions of the Gaza Strip without exception and have so far claimed the lives of around a hundred martyrs and hundreds of wounded,” said its spokesman Ashraf al Qudra.
Fifty Two of these deaths occurred Residential buildings in Gaza City. There were those too 13 civilians executed near Al-Jalah Tower, sources told Wafa news agency.
On the other hand, 30 dead This was left by an air raid Jabalia refugee camp, north of the Strip. In addition, several goals were also pursued Houses and facilities from the emergency services center Palestine Red Crescent.
In Jan Yunisat least died 15 Palestinians.Thirteen have lost their lives Deir al Bala and in Nuseirat a woman He died in the apartment of the refugee camp.
08:45
Netanyahu assures he will “foster a liberation process”
The Prime Minister of Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu He assured last Tuesday that he was committed to the release of the people kidnapped by Hamas. “I sent to twice recently Mossad chief to Europe to promote liberation process of our hostages,” says the Prime Minister to the families of the abductees.
The negotiations include the release of between 30 and 40 kidnapped, mainly women, the elderly and those most affected physically and mentally by captivity. In returnIn addition to the ceasefire, Hamas will get something in return Palestinian prisoners And humanitarian aid in the Gaza Strip. “I will spare no effort,” says Netanyahu.
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