Following the ‘Aqsa Flood’ operation launched by Hamas on Saturday, Israel responded by striking Gaza. In the incident followed closely by the world, the number of casualties and injuries continues to increase with each passing minute. While US President Biden announced that at least 11 US citizens lost their lives, both electricity and water were cut off in Gaza. While support for Israel came from the USA, France, Germany, Italy and England, Libyan Mufti Sheikh Sadik al-Gyryani called for young people in Palestine and surrounding countries in Jordan, Lebanon and Syria to join the war against Israel. Here are the details…
06.00
ISRAEL STARTED TO STRIKE FROM THE SEA TOO
According to the official Palestinian news agency WAFA, dozens of rockets were fired from Israeli assault boats to the coastal areas of the city.
While Israeli warplanes continued uninterrupted air strikes throughout the night in the Gaza Strip, one of the Mediterranean cities, this time the central parts of the city and the settlements on the coastal areas of Khan Younis city became the target of rockets fired from the sea.
05.00
Israel announced that an army officer died in clashes with armed people who infiltrated the country from the Lebanese border yesterday.
04.00
THE NUMBER OF THOSE WHO LOST THEIR LIVES IN ISRAEL’S ATTACKS INCREASED TO 704
In a written statement on its Facebook page, the Palestinian Ministry of Health updated the numbers of those who lost their lives in Israel’s air strikes on Gaza and the events in the West Bank.
In the statement, it was noted that the number of deaths increased to 704, including 143 children and 105 women, and the number of injured was approximately 4 thousand.
It was stated in the statement that ambulances were deliberately targeted in Israeli attacks, and that Beit Hanun Hospital in Gaza was out of service due to air strikes.
The Ministry of Health had previously announced that a young man named Mohammed Majid Ibrahim Hammad (20) was injured by an Israeli bullet and died in the hospital in the Arrub refugee camp in the north of the city of Al-Khalil in the West Bank.
The Ministry stated that with this latest death news, the number of Palestinians who died in the West Bank since October 7 increased to 18.
02.30
SUPPORT TO ISRAEL FROM USA, FRANCE, GERMANY, ITALY AND ENGLAND
US President Joe Biden, French President Emmanuel Macron, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, and British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak issued a joint statement after their meeting to address the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
While the leaders emphasized their determined support for Israel, they stated that they “unequivocally condemn Hamas and its terrible terrorist acts.”
“We make it clear that Hamas’s terrorist acts have no justification, no legitimacy, and must be universally condemned.” Leaders who used the statement gave the message that terrorism cannot have a justification.
“In recent days, the world has watched with horror as Hamas terrorists massacred families in their homes, murdered more than 200 young people enjoying a music festival, and kidnapped old women, children and entire families currently held hostage,” the leaders said. he said.
“WE ARE AWARE OF THE LEGITIMATE DESIRES OF THE PALESTINE PEOPLE”
Noting that they will support Israel’s efforts to defend itself and its people, the leaders warned that any party hostile to this country should not use these attacks as an advantage.
The leaders said, “We are all aware of the legitimate aspirations of the Palestinian people and support steps for justice and freedom on an equal basis for both Israelis and Palestinians. However, there is no doubt that Hamas does not represent these aspirations and offers nothing but more terror and massacre to the Palestinian people.” made his assessment.
“In the coming days, we will remain united and coordinated as allies and mutual friends of Israel to ensure that Israel can defend itself and ultimately create the conditions for a peaceful and integrated Middle East region,” Western leaders said. shared his message.
02.00
HE CALLED TO JOIN THE WAR
Speaking to Tenasuh, the television channel affiliated with the Libyan Mufti’s Office, Libyan Mufti Sheikh Sadik al-Giryani said that he had two calls: “to the mujahideen in Gaza and to the youth of the ummah.”
Giryani described the armed militias affiliated with the Izzeddin Qassam Brigades, which attacked Israel from Gaza, as “those who attack the enemy like lightning, equipped with weapons, and destroy their arrogance.”
Giryani stated that “The Al-Aqsa Flood attack came in response to the screams of women in the West Bank, when Israeli soldiers accompanied by dogs entered houses and stripped women of their clothes under the pretext of searching for explosives.” He noted that the Qassam Brigades held Israel’s pride to account with the attacks.
Giryani addressed the armed Qassam Brigades who entered Israel from the Gaza Strip and emphasized that they “should be patient in the war with the enemy, and they will achieve victory through patience.”
Regarding the youth of the Ummah, Giryani called on the youth in Palestine and the surrounding countries of Jordan, Lebanon and Syria to join the war against Israel and asked the youth to ease the burden on the Gazans.
01.30
AFTER ELECTRICITY, WATER WAS CUT OFF IN GAZA
According to the news of Israel-based Channel 12 television, Minister Katz stated that the water flow in the water pipes going from Israel to the Gaza Strip was stopped.
Katz announced in his post on social media platform
In another post, Katz said, “I ordered the flow of water from Israel to Gaza to be stopped immediately. Electricity and fuel were cut off yesterday. What happened before will not happen anymore.”
Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant also said that they would impose a full blockade on the Gaza Strip and that electricity, food and fuel would not be provided to the region.
01.00
BIDEN: AT LEAST 11 US CITIZENS LOST THEIR LIVES
In his written statement, US President Joe Biden stated that hundreds of innocent civilians were killed in the “terrible terrorist attack against Israel” this weekend and that at least 11 US citizens were among these people.
Stating that some US citizens, whose number he did not specify, are still missing, Biden stated that they are working with Israeli officials to obtain information about the whereabouts of these people.
Biden emphasized that the security of US citizens at home and abroad is among his priorities and said, “Although we are still trying to confirm, we believe that American citizens may be among those taken hostage by Hamas.” he said.
Noting that he directed his team to work with Israeli officials in every aspect of the “hostage crisis”, Biden pointed out commercial flight and land options for American citizens who want to leave Israel. Biden also warned these people to heed guidance from local officials.
Biden also stated that security around the Jewish centers in the US has been increased and that the Department of Homeland Security, the FBI and other relevant agencies are closely monitoring a threat that may be linked to the relevant “terrorist attack”.
Giving a message of solidarity with the Israelis, Biden said, “We will continue to show the world that the American people are unwavering in their determination to oppose all forms of terrorism.” made his assessment.
Emphasizing that the USA and Israel are “inseparable partners”, Biden stated that in his meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu yesterday, the USA once again confirmed that they will continue to ensure that Israel has what it needs to defend itself and its people.
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FOOD AND WATER STOCK WARNING
The Israeli army warned the public to stock enough food and water for at least 72 hours. “Conflicts can last a long time and it is important for every family to ensure they have water, food, medicine and emergency equipment,” the warning said. The warning asked the public to determine where the nearest shelter is and advised them to make sure there is a clear road to the shelter. After the warning, it was seen that the market shelves were empty and there were long queues at the cash registers.
