Israel-Hamas War HIGHLIGHTS: Israel Preping For 'Multilateral Ops' Against Hamas From 'Air, Ground And Sea'
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Israel-Hamas War HIGHLIGHTS: Israel has intensified its attack on the Gaza Strips by hitting more specific targets as the war continues to tear the region. United Nations said that Gaza hospitals are overcrowded with many dealing with over 150 per cent of their capacity. It said that the maximum number of patients are lying on the ground as there is no facility available for them.
Meanwhile, Hamas released two American hostages -- mother and daughter. US President Joe Biden spoke to them and their family assuring them of full government support during their recovery and healing process.
Israel's military spokesman, Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari, announced that Israel is preparing to escalate its offensive against the Gaza Strip as part of its ongoing conflict with Hamas. Hagari told reporters on Saturday night that Israel intends to intensify its attacks, with the aim of creating optimal conditions for the next stages of the war, news agency Associated Press reported. He also emphasised the need to minimise risks to Israeli forces in the upcoming phases of the conflict.
"We will deepen our attacks to minimise the dangers to our forces in the next stages of the war. We are going to increase the attacks, from today," he stated, as quoted by AP. He also reiterated his call for the residents of Gaza City to head south for their safety.
Only 20 trucks were permitted to enter Gaza, a quantity that aid workers argue is insufficient to address the severe humanitarian crisis currently gripping the region. More than 200 trucks carrying 3,000 tons of aid have been waiting near the border for days.
Inside Gaza, where 2.3 million Palestinians reside, half of whom have been displaced from their homes, residents are facing dire conditions. Food is being rationed, and many are forced to drink contaminated water. Hospitals report dwindling supplies and fuel shortages for emergency generators, particularly amid a widespread power outage. As a result, five hospitals have ceased operations due to fuel shortages and bomb damage, as reported by the Hamas-run Health Ministry.
Israel Preping For 'Multilateral Ops' Against Hamas From 'Air, Ground And Sea', Says Def Minister
Israel is preparing a "multilateral operation" against Hamas from the "air, ground, and sea," according to Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant in a video message broadcast Monday, CNN reported.
Iranian Foreign Minister Meets With Palestinian Hamas Leaders
Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, Iran's foreign minister, met with Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad officials today to discuss Iran's support for them and Palestinians trapped in the crossfire in Gaza, according to Iranian state media. According to Iranian state media, Hamas' chief political officer, Ismail Haniyeh, assured Amir-Abdollahian that the terrorist group is determined to continue fighting Israel and has the situation under control.
Lebanon Says 'Don't Want War' With Israel
The Lebanese government does not seek a conflict with Israel, according to Acting Information Minister Ziad Makari in an interview with Russian official media RIA Novosti on Monday. "The Lebanese government does not want war. If, God forbid, this happens, we will work with it," said Makari, as quoted by RIA.
Overall Death Toll In Gaza Rises To 5,087
According to the Palestinian Authority Ministry of Health in the occupied West Bank, at least 5,087 people have been killed and 15,273 have been injured in Gaza since October 7.
Norway Slams Assaults On Civilians, Says 'Prepared To Provide Resources'
Norwegian Justice Minister Emilie Enger Mehl criticized assaults on civilians and stated that Norway is "prepared to provide resources quickly" if a request for assistance in investigating alleged war crimes in Gaza and Israel is received, CNN reported.
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