Israel dramatically ramps up its bombardment after knocking out internet and communication in Gaza on day 22 of its relentless attacks on the besieged enclave that has killed at least 7,703 Palestinians since October 7.
A child walks in front of a completely destroyed building after Israeli attacks on Al Shati refugee camp of Gaza City, Gaza. / Photo: AA
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres sharply criticised the"unprecedented escalation" of bombardments on Gaza and urged an"immediate" ceasefire. "To the residents of Gaza: The Gaza governorate has become a battlefield. Shelters in northern Gaza and Gaza governorate are not safe," the army said in leaflets dropped by fighter jets, as it urged residents to"evacuate immediately" to the south.Spain's acting Social Rights Minister Ione Belarra issued a passionate appeal to the EU countries, calling on them to respond to the recent escalation of attacks by Israel in the northern region of Gaza and other areas.
A shell hit the headquarters of the UN peacekeeping mission in south Lebanon, its spokesman said, the second such incident since the conflict erupted between Israel and Palestine in Gaza. "Far too many civilians, including children, have been killed. This is against International Humanitarian Law," he said.1447 GMT — Thousands join banned Paris pro-Palestinian march
"We consider the decision a victory for our Palestinian people, and we demand that this aid piled up on the Egyptian side be quickly sent and distributed to all areas and hospitals in Gaza," Hamad said in a news conference in Beirut.Tens of thousands of people once again held a massive pro-Palestine rally in the British capital amid intensifying attacks on Gaza.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who addressed the gathering, invited the nation to attend the rally to show"brotherhood between Turks and Palestinians to the world."Saudi Arabia's foreign ministry released a statement condemning any ground invasions by Israeli forces that may threaten the lives of Palestinian civilians.
"The blackout is also making it impossible for ambulances to reach the injured. We are still out of touch with our staff and health facilities. I’m worried about their safety," he added.Israeli forces will continue"operations" begun overnight in Gaza until a new order is received, Defence Minister Yoav Gallant has said.
"For your immediate safety, we urge all residents of northern Gaza and Gaza City to temporarily relocate south. The impending army operation is set to neutralise the threat of Hamas with precision and intensity," he said. "They were attacked by four settlers, and one of them who was armed with an M16 rifle opened fire at them without warning," Hassan said."Abu Salah was hit in the chest and was martyred in front of his family and children."Türkiye has welcomed Friday's UN General Assembly resolution calling for a humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza, which is under heavy Israeli bombardment for three weeks.
"While we condemn terrorism, we categorically disagree that you can respond to terrorism by violating the norms of international humanitarian law, including indiscriminately using force against targets where civilians are known to be present, including hostages that have been taken," said Lavrov. "From the Russian side, via the foreign ministry, we received a list of citizens that have dual citizenship," senior Hamas representative Moussa Abu Marzook was cited as saying by the RIA Novosti news agency.
The conversation comes as the Israeli army said it is"expanding" operations in Gaza, which has been under relentless bombardment since the surprise offensive by Hamas three weeks ago.Israel's army relentlessly hammered Gaza after a night of fierce bombardment that rescuers said destroyed hundreds of buildings three weeks into a war following a surprise attack by Hamas.
Hamas’s military wing said it was confronting Israeli forces in the areas of Beit Hanoun in northern Gaza and Burej in the centre of the territory – both entry points that have been used by Israeli forces in previous conflicts.Nearly 29,000 people have been displaced in Lebanon amid deadly exchanges between Iran-backed Hezbollah fighters and the Israeli army, a United Nations agency said.
The Hostages and Missing Families Forum said in a statement that relatives were angry over the"absolute uncertainty regarding the fate of the hostages held , who were also subject to the heavy bombings".Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has called on Israel to stop its ongoing attacks on Gaza and get out of its “state of madness,” as it intensified its operations overnight.
Lebanese group Hezbollah and the Israeli army have intermittently exchanged fire since the latest conflict broke out in Gaza on October 7, prompting fears of escalation into a bigger confrontation.Israeli fighter jets struck 150"underground targets" in northern Gaza during an intense night of raids, the army said.
The United Nations warned of a looming"unprecedented avalanche of human suffering" inside Gaza, following weeks of relentless bombing by Israel, while the General Assembly pushed for an"immediate humanitarian truce". Israeli forces also demolished a two-story house in the camp, north of Ramallah, allegedly for lacking a building permit, said Palestinian news agency, WAFA, citing local sources.
"This information blackout risks providing cover for mass atrocities and contributing to impunity for human rights violations," the group's senior technology and human rights researcher, Deborah Brown, said in a statement. Gaza lost all connection to the internet on Friday amid unprecedented Israeli bombardment, making it even harder for residents of the Palestinian territory to communicate with the outside world.Hamas' armed wing has said it was fighting Israeli forces in two areas inside besieged Gaza, after Israel said it had extended"ground operations" in the Palestinian territory.
But the Palestinian movement declared itself"ready" for any invasion ordered by Netanyahu's far-right government. Images on social media showed protesters pouring out of the train station and onto 42nd Street in Midtown Manhattan.The demonstration was organised by Jewish Voice for Peace, an anti-Zionism group.Israel's military has told international news organisations Reuters and Agence France Presse or AFP that it cannot guarantee the safety of their journalists operating in Gaza, under Israeli bombardment and siege for almost three weeks.
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