While the conflicts between Israel and Hamas continue, there is a humanitarian crisis in Gaza. It has been announced that water is running out in Gaza, where the number of dead and injured is increasing with each passing minute. The ceasefire bill voted by the UNSC was rejected with the ‘no’ votes of the USA, UK, France and Japan. On the other hand, it was stated that US President Biden will go to Israel on Wednesday. Here are the minute by minute details…
12.24
FROM LEBANON TO ISRAEL: “THEY ARE POURING GASOLINE ON THE FIRE”
Lebanese Minister of Foreign Affairs and Immigrations, Buhabib, commented on Israel’s actions on the Lebanese border, saying, “Movements are like pouring gasoline on the fire. What we want is to ensure tranquility in the region.”
12.00
Israeli forces detained 70 Palestinians, including former Palestinian Parliament Speaker Aziz Duweik, former MPs and Hamas officials, in occupied East Jerusalem and the West Bank.
11.55
The Palestinian Ministry of Internal Affairs announced that 71 people lost their lives in Israel’s attack on houses in Khan Younis and Rafah city in the south of the Gaza Strip. The United Nations (UN) also stated that the Israeli army bombed Khan Younis and other areas in the south, where civilians in the north of Gaza wanted to leave.
11.52
The World Health Organization reported that Israel has carried out 41 confirmed attacks on healthcare services in Gaza since October 7.
11.30
“EVERYONE IS TALKING ABOUT THE GROUND OPERATION BUT…”
Israeli army: There will be no humanitarian ceasefire at this stage. We are preparing for the next phase in the war. Everyone is talking about a ground operation but it could be something else too
06.30
HUMANITARIAN CEASE CEASE DRAFT WAS REJECTED AT UNSC
Russia’s draft resolution on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict was voted in the 15-member UN Security Council.
The bill received 5 ‘yes’ votes, while it was rejected with 6 ‘abstentions’ and 4 ‘no’ votes.
USA, UK, France and Japan voted ‘no’.
While Hamas was not specifically mentioned in Russia’s draft resolution, all civilian deaths were condemned.
As an alternative to Russia’s bill, the bill put forward by Brazil, whose voting has been postponed to another day, condemns the “terrorist attacks of Hamas” and demands a “humanitarian pause” instead of a ceasefire.
In order for a draft resolution to be approved in the UNSC, it must receive at least 9 ‘yes’ votes and none of the permanent members must veto the bill.
“WESTERN COUNTRIES CRUSHED THE WORLD’S EXPECTATIONS”
Making a statement after the vote, Russia’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Vassily Nebenzia, stated that the bill put forward by his country was completely humanitarian and noted that the UNSC was again hostage to the selfish political interests of the “Western bloc”.
Nebenzia stated that the tension in the region has reached very serious levels and that the whole world is waiting for the decision of the UNSC to stop the bloodshed today, adding, “Western countries have crushed these expectations.” made his assessment.
US Permanent Representative to the UN Linda Thomas-Greenfield accused Russia of presenting its bill without consulting other countries.
“The bill makes no mention of Hamas. By refraining from condemning Hamas, Russia is covering up a terrorist organization that brutalizes innocent civilians.” Thomas-Greenfield noted that this was a terrible move.
“STOP THE MASSACRE”
Palestine’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations (UN) Riyad Mansour accused the UNSC of remaining a spectator to the attack against 2 million people in the Gaza Strip for 10 days.
Stating that people were killed, injured, displaced and terrorized, Mansour said, “Killing more Palestinians will not make Israel safer.” said.
Mansour stated that action should be taken in three areas immediately: “Attacks against our people must be stopped immediately, unhindered humanitarian aid access to the Gaza Strip must be provided immediately, and forced displacement of our people must be prevented.” he said.
Underlining that civilians must be protected everywhere, Mansour said, “If you want to prevent the conflict from spreading to the region and the international arena, then stop the massacre.” he called.
06.10
BIDEN GOES TO ISRAEL
Holding a press conference in Tel Aviv, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced that Biden will visit Israel on Wednesday.
Stating that Biden will go to this country “at a critical time for Israel, the region and the world,” Blinken said that the United States will give a message of solidarity with Israel against the attacks of Hamas.
Blinken noted that Biden will reiterate his message to third actors who may want to take advantage of the current crisis and attack Israel not to do so.
Stating that Biden will also be in close coordination with Israel to release the hostages held by Hamas, Blinken stated that the US President will also receive a comprehensive briefing on Israel’s war objectives and strategy within the scope of his visit.
06.00
“WATER IS RUNNING OUT IN GAZA”
In its statement on UNICEF’s X platform, “We need an immediate humanitarian ceasefire so that aid can reach families and children in Gaza without any obstacles.” statements were shared.
On the other hand, the United Nations Relief Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) denied the news about fuel entering Gaza in its statement yesterday. Another official from UNRWA stated in his statement that neither fuel, food nor water has entered Gaza since October 7, and no supplies have entered the city.
05.00
ISRAEL STATEMENT IN COLOMBIA
Referring to the relations, Colombian Minister of Foreign Affairs Alvaro Leyva, in his post on his social media account he said.
Reminding that Israel’s Bogota Ambassador Gali Dagan was not deported from the country, Leyva said, “I did not say that the Israeli Ambassador would be sent. My words should not be understood that way, but I invited him to courtesy and respect in his statements regarding President Petro. These are indispensable obligations in diplomatic relations. ” she commented.
In his post during the day, Leyva stated that the Israeli ambassador was “rude” to the president and asked him to apologize and leave the country.
Due to Petro’s perspective on the Palestinian issue, the parties
04.00
ATTACK ON MILITARY TARGETS IN LEBANON
According to Yedioth Ahronoth newspaper, Israeli Army Spokesperson said, “We attacked Hezbollah’s military targets on Lebanese territory.” said.
The spokesman did not provide further information about the attack and said that details would come later.
03.00
“BIDEN CALLED SASI”
According to the written statement made on the Facebook page of the Egyptian Presidency, Biden called Sisi by phone.
In the meeting that took place after US Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s visit to Egypt on October 15, Sisi and Biden stated that protecting civilians and delivering humanitarian aid to Gaza are priorities.
The two leaders also emphasized that the situation must be brought under control so that the conflict does not spread to a wider area and threaten regional security and stability.
02.00
IMAGES PUBLISHED! “PLEASE LEAVE US FROM HERE ASAP”
In the video published by the Qassam Brigades Military Media, Qassam elements were seen treating a 21-year-old Israeli female prisoner.
The video captured the moments when the woman, who had surgery on her right arm, was dressed and bandaged by Qassam elements.
The female captive said in the video that she was at a party in the city of Sderot on Saturday (the day when elements of the Qassam Brigades infiltrated the Jewish settlements on the Gaza border) and was seriously injured in her arm.
The female prisoner, who noted that she was brought to Gaza by Qassam elements and underwent an operation that lasted 3 hours, said: “They treated me, took care of me, gave me medicine. Everything is fine.” she said.
Stating that she wanted to return to her family, the female prisoner said, “Please get us out of here as soon as possible.” she said.
01.00
“EVERYONE KNOWS WHAT THE AMERICAN FLAG WAVING IN THE MEDITERRANEAN MEANS”
Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant made a statement after the war cabinet meeting with Blinken, who came to Tel Aviv for the second time after his regional tour this week.
Stating that they “always knew that the USA was a good ally, but today Israel and the whole world saw this with their own eyes,” Gallant underlined that Blinken came for the second time this week and other high-level figures from Washington visited Israel. “Everyone knows what it means to fly the American flag in the Mediterranean.” he said.
Stating that they are committed to Israeli citizens and soldiers on both sides of the Gaza border, the Minister of Defense said, “This war will be long and costly, but we will win.” he said.
