09:17
15 Palestinians killed in Israeli attack
The Palestinian agency Wafa reported that “15 Palestinians were killed in an Israeli attack in the Nuseirat and Khan Yunis refugee camps” in the northern Gaza Strip. The agency – quoting its correspondent in the strip – reported that “two houses” were bombed in the two locations – that of Khan Younis near the Indonesianò hospital – and that “a woman and his son” were bombed.
09:02
Israel, Hamas and the USA are close to reaching a preliminary agreement to release the hostages
Israel, Hamas and the United States are nearing a tentative agreement to release dozens of women and children hostage in Gaza in return for a five-day pause in fighting. This is reported by the Washington Post, citing some sources, according to whom the release of the hostages should begin in the next few days. In the six-page agreement, all sides commit to freezing hostages for at least five days and releasing 50 or more hostages in batches every 24 hours. Air surveillance will monitor movements on the ground.
09:02
There is still no agreement between Israel and Hamas over the hostages
There is still no agreement between Israel and Hamas over the hostages, but “we continue to work hard to get there.” This is what the White House explains in its commentary on the Washington Post’s indiscretions. The White House has dismissed reports of a U.S.-brokered deal between Israel and Hamas that could lead to the release of dozens of women and children held hostage in Gaza in exchange for a five-day pause in fighting. “We haven’t reached an agreement yet, but we continue to work hard to get there,” White House National Security Council spokeswoman Adrienne Watson said on X.
00:25
Biden: “Heartbroken for the children of Gaza”
“The Palestinians deserve their own state and a future without Hamas.” The images from Gaza of the deaths of thousands of civilians, including children, break my heart.” American President Joe Biden said this in an editorial in the Washington Post.
November 18th – 8:22 p.m
Netanyahu: “No agreement yet on hostages”
“There are unfounded rumors: no agreement has been reached on the hostages so far, but if there is one, we will say it immediately,” Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said this at a press conference. “I,” he added, referring to the demonstration that took place under his office in Jerusalem today, “march with you.” The entire people of Israel march with you. We understand your suffering and the nightmare you are experiencing.”
November 18th – 4:46 p.m
Families of Netanyahu hostages: Release them now
“Free them now.” This is the cry of the crowd of thousands of people arriving in a procession in Jerusalem in front of the offices of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, demanding greater commitment to the release of the hostages kidnapped by Hamas on October 7. “We do not have the privilege of being able to wait any longer for our loved ones to be freed out of good hearts and good will, because that will never happen,” said Yuval Haran, who is waiting for seven members to return home during his speech at the Place. taken to the Gaza Strip with his family.
November 18th – 4:13 p.m
Families kidnapped in front of Netanyahu’s house: “Release them now”
“Free them now.” This is the cry of the crowd of thousands of people arriving in a procession in Jerusalem in front of the offices of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, demanding greater commitment to the release of the hostages kidnapped by Hamas on October 7. “We do not have the privilege of being able to wait any longer for our loved ones to be freed out of good hearts and good will, because that will never happen,” said Yuval Haran, who is waiting for seven members to return home during his speech at the Place. taken to the Gaza Strip with his family.
November 18th – 3:23 p.m
Hamas: Over 50 dead in Jabalya school raid
More than 50 people would have died after news of the Israeli operation against the al-Fakhoura school, which housed displaced people in the Jabalya refugee camp (northern Gaza Strip), was part of a UN program. This was reported by Al Jazeera satellite television. The broadcaster speaks of “hundreds of victims, including dead and injured,” citing the Ministry of Health in the Hamas-controlled Gaza Strip.
November 18th – 10:37 am
Hezbollah: We responded to Israeli raids
Hezbollah said it responded to Israeli air and artillery attacks in southern Lebanon by attacking Israeli army positions near the demarcation line between the two countries. According to press releases from HezbollahIsraeli positions in the areas of Shtula, Nahal Betzet, Jordeikh, Wadi Sasa, Khallet Warde and Raheb were attacked.
November 18th – 10:28 am
Heavy Israeli bombing in southern Lebanon
In recent hours, Israeli air force and artillery have repeatedly bombed civilian-inhabited areas in southern Lebanon near the front line between Hezbollah and Israel. This was announced by the Lebanese government agency Nna, according to which the places hit by enemy fire range from the Mediterranean coastal area to the Hula plain in the hinterland: Naqura, Ramie, Ayta Shaab, Aytarun, Rmeish, Qawzah, Jabal Blat, Yarin, Debel and Hula.
November 18th – 10:05 a.m
After Hezbollah attacks, Israel attacks Lebanon
Following a series of attacks on the Upper Galilee this morning by the Hezbollah, Israeli artillery hit targets in southern Lebanon. The military spokesman updates it. Warning sirens had previously sounded in several Israeli border towns, including Sasa and Shtulà. A total of 25 explosions were recorded, which did not cause any fatalities. In the attacks carried out by Hezbollah in the same area yesterday, four people were injured, one of whom is in serious condition.
November 18th – 10:04
Israel: Evacuation of Shifa Hospital was never requested
The Israeli army “at no time ordered the evacuation of patients or doctors” from Shifa Hospital. The military spokesman said this, explaining that the army instead “had a request from the director of Shifa to give other Gazans who were in the hospital and wish to evacuate the opportunity to do so through a safe route.” “Medical staff will remain in hospital,” he added, “to assist patients who cannot be evacuated.” The spokesman actually stressed that “he has suggested that any request for medical evacuation will be facilitated by the army.” . He then added: “Overnight he provided the hospital with additional food, water and humanitarian aid.”
November 18th – 9:35 a.m
The army operates around three hospitals in Gaza
Today there are reports of intense activity by Israeli forces near three hospitals in Gaza. In the Shifa Hospital area, army authorities continue to conduct and expand inspections inside and underneath the buildings. According to local sources, in parallel, the army besieged the al-Ahli hospital and bombed an area near the “Indonesian” hospital in the north of the Gaza Strip. According to sources, in the last few hours there have been heavy bombings in the north of the Gaza Strip (in Beit Hanun and Jabalya) and in Nusseirat in the center. There were reports of dozens of victims at this location.
November 18th – 08:29
Clashes in West Bank, 5 Palestinians killed in Nablus
Five Palestinians were killed and seven others injured in an Israeli army operation in the Balata refugee camp near Nablus in the West Bank. The number of deaths was reported by the Wafa agency, according to which “an Israeli drone targeted the Fatah headquarters” in the camp with a missile. According to the army, “a hideout of terrorists involved in the preparation of an imminent terrorist attack on Israeli civilians and soldiers was hit.” According to the same source, among those killed is “Muhammad Zahed, a known terrorist from Nablus.”
November 18th – 7:27 am
Israeli attack in southern Gaza Strip, 26 dead
An Israeli attack in the southern Gaza Strip killed 26 peopleincluding many children, reports the Palestinian news agency Wafa.