Israel-Hamas War Highlights: Israeli Defense Minister, Prime Minister Rally Troops, Hinting At Possible Gaza Operations
Israel-Hamas War Live: Follow this space for all the live and latest updates on the Israel-Hamas war.
LIVE
Background
Israel-Hamas War LIVE: Hello and welcome to the live blog on the Israel-Hamas War. Follow this space for all the live and latest updates.
Amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, followed by the surprise attack by the militant group on the country, a devastating Israeli airstrike killed at least 500 people and injured several others at a Gaza hospital on Tuesday.
According to reports, the toll in Gaza Strip mounted to 3,000 and as many as 12,500 people have been injured till the war broke out.
Meanwhile, Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke to his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday for the first time since the deadly Hamas assault. During the call, Putin briefed Netanyahu on the discussions with regional leaders and the Palestinian authority, a report by The Moscow Times stated.
US President Joe Biden on Tuesday left the White House for a quick trip to Israel to show solidarity with the people of the country amid the conflict.
“I am outraged and deeply saddened by the explosion at the Al Ahli Arab hospital in Gaza, and the terrible loss of life that resulted. Immediately upon hearing this news, I spoke with King Abdullah II of Jordan, and Prime Minister Netanyahu of Israel and have directed my national security team to continue gathering information about what exactly happened,” President Biden said in a statement before he boarded Air Force One for Israel.
“The United States stands unequivocally for the protection of civilian life during conflict and we mourn the patients, medical staff and other innocents killed or wounded in this tragedy,” he added.
“The President (Biden) sent his deepest condolences for the innocent lives lost in the hospital explosion in Gaza, and wished a speedy recovery to the wounded. He looks forward to consulting in person with these leaders soon, and agreed to remain regularly and directly engaged with each of them over the coming days,” a White House official said.
Meanwhile, a flight carrying 286 passengers, including 18 Nepalese nationals from Tel Aviv arrived in Delhi on Tuesday. This is the fifth flight to be operated under the government's rescue mission ‘Operation Ajay’ to facilitate the return of people stranded in the conflict-ridden country.
Israel-Hamas War Live: Israeli Defense Minister, Prime Minister Rally Troops, Hinting At Possible Gaza Operations
Israeli Defense Minister, Yoav Gallant, addressed troops stationed near the Gaza Strip on Thursday, delivering a cryptic message that they will soon find themselves within the enclave, as reported by his office's press release.
His statement was accompanied by similar sentiments from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who, during a separate visit to the Gaza border area, assured the troops that the entire nation of Israel stands firmly behind them and pledged to deliver a decisive blow to their adversaries in pursuit of victory. These statements have raised speculations about potential military actions along the Gaza border. (CNN Input)
Israel-Hamas War Live: Ramallah, West Bank Residents Rally In Solidarity With Palestine
Residents of Ramallah, located in the West Bank, came together earlier today to stage a passionate protest in solidarity with the ongoing struggles of Palestine.
VIDEO | People in Ramallah, West Bank held a protest in support of Palestine earlier today.
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) October 19, 2023
(Source: Third Party) pic.twitter.com/XMNWwfDXZw
Israel-Hamas War Live: Israeli Defence Minister Signals Ground Invasion Of Gaza, Troops On Standby
Israel's Defence Minister, Yoav Gallant, has conveyed a strong message to Israeli ground troops stationed at the Gaza border, instructing them to remain prepared for a potential ground invasion into the Gaza Strip. While the Defence Minister did not specify a precise timeline for the operation, he emphasized the need for the troops to "get organized" and be ready to move in.
During a meeting with Israeli infantry soldiers, Gallant declared, "Whoever sees Gaza from afar now, will see it from the inside, I promise you." This directive follows the massing of tens of thousands of Israeli troops along the Gaza border in response to a deadly cross-border incident involving Hamas militants on October 7. (AP Input)
Israel-Hamas War Live: Gaza Health Ministry Issues Urgent Plea For Fuel Donations As Fifth Major Hospital Closes
Amid the escalating humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip, the Gaza Health Ministry has issued an urgent and heartfelt plea for any individuals in the blockaded territory who possess even a spare liter of fuel to come forward and share it.
The Gaza Health Ministry is pleading with anyone in the blockaded territory with a spare liter of fuel to share it after a fifth major hospital closed. Ministry spokesman Medhat Abbas said doctors are resorting to desperate measures to care for patients. https://t.co/qaxXR8MamL
— The Associated Press (@AP) October 19, 2023
Israel-Hamas War Live: Egypt President Meets King Of Jordan
Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi met with Jordan's King Abdullah II behind closed doors to discuss the escalating conflict between Israel and Hamas, as well as the deteriorating humanitarian situation in besieged Gaza.
According to Egypt's presidential office, the two leaders condemned Israel's policy of "collective punishment" against Palestinians in Gaza, as well as its efforts to displace "Palestinians from their lands to Egypt or Jordan."
Egipto y Jordania condenan política de Israel sobre Gaza
— Noticias de Israel (@estadoisrael) October 19, 2023
El presidente egipcio, Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi, se reúne con el rey Abdalá II de Jordania para hablar sobre el conflicto entre Israel y Hamás.https://t.co/MBXWhbGlpd
Top Headlines
Trending News
