ARCHIVE: THE LIVE FROM OCTOBER 7TH WITH ALL UPDATES
Hamas leader Haniyeh: “It is a heroic campaign to defend Al-Aqsa Mosque.” Israeli PM responds: “We will win. They will pay a very high price.” The chairman of the Shaar Regional Council Hanegev was killed. Iran: “Proud of the Palestinian fighters”
04:01
Mauritania and Hamas are attacking the corollary of the violations
Mauritania believes that attacks by the Islamist group Hamas in Israel are the “logical consequence” of Israel’s “violations” against the Palestinian people.
“This escalation is the logical result of the Israeli occupation authorities’ ongoing provocations and regular violations of the rights of the Palestinian people and the sanctity of the El-Aqsa Mosque,” the Mauritanian Foreign Ministry said in a statement.
04:00
Nicaragua expresses its solidarity with the Palestinians but condemns the war
The Nicaraguan government of Daniel Ortega said it was “always in solidarity with the Palestinian cause” and condemned the “worsening” of the “terrible” Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
The government stated: “With all responsibility and knowledge of the matter, we strongly condemn the escalation of the terrible Israeli-Palestinian conflict, which is causing ever-increasing casualties and suffering among many innocent families and exacerbating the already violent situation in the region.” and in of the world”.
03:22
Bremmer: “Agreement between Saudi Arabia and Israel was close, now dead”
The agreement between Saudi Arabia and Israel “was close, there was a lot of trust. At the moment I think it is dead, but that does not mean that it can be resumed at another time,” said Ian Bremmer, President of Eurasia Group, in an interview with CNN
02:46
Amnesty International: “Every effort to protect civilians”
Amnesty International called on the Israeli military and Palestinian armed groups to make every effort to protect the lives of civilians.
“We are deeply concerned about the number of civilians killed in Gaza, Israel and the occupied Palestinian territories and call on all parties to respect their obligations under international humanitarian law and avoid further carnage,” said Agnès Callamard, Secretary General of Amnesty International.
“Deliberate attacks on civilians and the conduct of disproportionate and indiscriminate attacks that kill or injure civilians are war crimes. Israel has committed them repeatedly and with impunity in previous wars against Gaza. Armed Palestinian groups must stop the attacks as they have done in the past, and even more so today, end the Israeli civilian population and the use of indiscriminate weapons: these actions, in turn, constitute war crimes,” Callamard added.
02:07
Netanyahu said it would be a “long and difficult” war
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said his country was “in a long and difficult war” imposed by the Palestinian movement Hamas, which launched an unprecedented attack on Israeli territory. At least 300 Israelis and 232 Palestinians have now died. In a message posted on his X account, Netanyahu said the war was “forced upon us by a murderous attack by Hamas.” The first phase of the war, Netanyahu writes, involves the “annihilation of most of the enemy forces” that have infiltrated Israel and killed civilians and soldiers. Israel also launched an offensive in Gaza “and will continue it without hesitation and without delay until the objectives are achieved,” he added.
01:20
Israel: Death toll from Hamas attacks rises to at least 300
Following Hamas’ surprise attacks, the death toll in Israel has risen to at least 300, an Israeli official told CNN. According to Israeli media, more than 1,500 people were injured. Fighting continued throughout the day and on Saturday evening a new series of rocket attacks hit Tel Aviv and other areas.
00:40
Blinken is hearing from Riyadh and Cairo, calling for an immediate end to the Hamas attack
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke with the foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia and Egypt. Blinken “affirmed Israel’s right to defend itself” and urged “coordinated efforts to achieve an immediate halt to violent attacks by Hamas terrorists.” “We appreciate Egypt’s continued efforts and reiterate the urgent need to stop Hamas attacks,” Blinken said.
00:40
It is still too early for the US to say whether Iran was involved in the attack
It is too early to say whether Iran is involved in the attack on Israel. According to US media reports, an American official said this.
00:39
Israel: USA, let’s discuss possible military aid
The USA and Israel are discussing possible military aid. This was stated by an American government official.
The official said an announcement from Washington was possible as early as today, but noted that the situation in Congress – where the House of Representatives is currently without a leader – would complicate matters.