Israel responded to the Aqsa Flood operation launched by Hamas on October 7 by striking Gaza. Thousands of people have been killed and injured so far. While the situation in Gaza is getting worse day by day, Israel continues its attacks. Israeli Army Spokesperson Daniel Hagari said, “We are gradually expanding the ground operation.” On the other hand, Reporters Without Borders (RSF) claimed that Israel deliberately carried out the attack in which Reuters cameraman Abdullah died.
07.00
THE LIVES OF 12 THOUSAND PEOPLE ARE IN DANGER! ISRAEL IS THREATENING TO HIT
According to the information provided by the Palestinian news agency WAFA from its sources in the region at the beginning of the 24th day of the war, Israeli warplanes subjected the structures around the Jerusalem Hospital to intense bombardment throughout the night.
12 thousand people who took shelter in the Jerusalem Hospital affiliated with the Palestinian Red Crescent, thinking it was safe, had a difficult time during the bombing.
In its statement, the Palestinian Red Crescent announced that Israeli authorities threatened to bomb the Jerusalem Hospital and demanded its immediate evacuation.
In the statement, it was stated that the Israeli military forces, who asked the medical staff at the Quds Hospital in the Tel el-Heva region of Gaza and the civilians who took shelter there to leave the hospital, deliberately bombarded the hospital surroundings and damaged some parts of it, and emphasized that the medical staff at the hospital would not abandon their duties.
In the statement, it was noted that 12 thousand people took shelter in Jerusalem Hospital on the grounds that it was safe, and approximately 800 people, including the sick and injured, were treated in the hospital.
On the other hand, it was reported that Israel threatened to bomb an Orthodox Cultural Center where 1000 people took shelter and a Greek School where more than 500 people took shelter.
06.00
35 JOURNALISTS LOST THEIR LIVES
The Media Office of the government in Gaza announced on its Telegram page that 35 journalists lost their lives as a result of Israeli attacks on Gaza.
In the statement, a list containing the names of 35 dead journalists was published.
05.00
INTERNET ACCESS WAS CUT OFF IN SOME AREAS IN GAZA
In the written statement made on the Facebook page of the Palestinian telecommunications company Jawwal, it was noted that there was an interruption in internet access and communication as a result of the failure of the main generator in the Sheikh Ridvan region.
In the statement, it was stated that efforts to eliminate the malfunction continue uninterruptedly, and it was reminded that there have been frequent interruptions in internet access, landline and communication on mobile devices since the day the attacks began.
04.00
RSF: ‘THE ATTACK WAS INTENTIONAL’
Reporters Without Borders (RSF) shared on its website the first findings of its investigation into the death of Reuters cameraman Abdullah, who died in the attack on journalists on the Lebanon-Israel border on October 13.
In the statement made by RSF, it was noted that on the day of the attack, at around 18:00, 2 attacks took place approximately 30 seconds apart in the area where 7 journalists, including Abdullah, were located.
In the statement, it was stated that Abdullah died and another reporter was injured in the first attack, and in the second attack, a vehicle belonging to Al Jazeera exploded and many journalists were injured.
In the statement, it was stated that the ballistic analysis carried out by RSF revealed that the shots in question came from the east of the area where the journalist group and their vehicles were targeted, from the direction of the Israeli border, and added: “The fact that there are two attacks coming from the same direction to the same point in such a short time (a little over 30 seconds) clearly indicates deliberate targeting.” is showing.” The statement was included.
In the statement, it was noted that the journalists who were at the point of the attack on the day of the incident had bulletproof vests with the word “press” written on them and were wearing their helmets.
On the other hand, the statement stated that Edmond Sassine, one of the journalists in question, was at the scene a few seconds before the attack.
03.00
“WE ARE GRADUALLY EXPANDING THE LAND OPERATION”
Israeli Army Spokesperson Daniel Hagari shared updated information on the number of prisoners held by Hamas at the press conference.
Noting that there were 239 people “detained” in Gaza and that they informed their families, Hagari stated that there were foreign workers among them.
Hagari stated that they are also tracking Hamas Gaza Chief Yahya Sinvar and will continue to track him until he finds him.
Referring to the land operation against Gaza, Hagari said, “We are gradually expanding the land operation. We will do our best to guarantee the lives of our soldiers.” said.
Hagari stated that dozens of armed elements of the Israeli army, including Hamas’ tactical level commanders, were killed in operations in the north of Gaza yesterday.
02.00
DUTCH PRIME MINISTER MEETS WITH NETANYAHU: ‘AID MUST BE ALLOWED TO DELIVER AID TO GAZA’
In his statement on X, Dutch Prime Minister Rutte stated that he discussed the humanitarian situation in Gaza with Netanyahu.
Stating that the world is following the situation in Gaza with concern, Rutte said, “I emphasized (to Netanyahu) the need for more humanitarian aid to reach Gaza.” he said.
Emphasizing that there is an urgent need for water, food, fuel and medical aid in Gaza, Rutte said, “This is also necessary for the world to continue to support Israel. The best way to allow large-scale aid is a humanitarian pause in the conflict.” made his assessment.
CALL FOR MODEL
Stating that they discussed with Netanyahu the possibility of delivering aid from Cyprus to Gaza by sea, Rutte stated that hostages held by Hamas and foreigners stranded in the region should reach their loved ones safely.
Rutte said, “Restraint in military operations is necessary to prevent regional escalation and to avoid the death of innocent civilians as much as possible. This does not eliminate (Israel’s) right to self-defense, but Israel must also show that it acts proportionately.” said.
TWO-STATE SOLUTION
Rutte said that they discussed the situation of the Palestinians with Netanyahu, “A safe state of their own next to a safe Israel. Especially in this dark period, we should try to seize the opportunity to restart the conversation on this issue.” he said.
Stating that they also met with British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak regarding the humanitarian situation in Gaza, Rutte noted that they agreed with his British counterpart on “the importance of starting now to think about the post-war political process aiming at a permanent peace between an independent Palestinian state and a secure Israel.”
Rutte stated that they evaluated the process towards a two-state solution in their conversation with French President Emmanuel Macron at the beginning of the week.
ACCELERATING AID TO GAZA
In a statement made by a spokesman from the Prime Minister’s Office Number 10, it was stated that Sunak and Rutte discussed options to accelerate aid to Gaza, efforts to support British and Dutch citizens in Gaza and ensure the safe return of hostages.
It was stated in the statement that Sunak and Rutte agreed on the vital importance of maintaining international humanitarian law and protecting civilians in Gaza, and that the two leaders discussed the importance of avoiding further damaging and destabilizing escalation in the region.
“(Sunak and Rutte) discussed the importance of reviving the process towards a peaceful solution to the conflict and a two-state solution,” the statement said. The expression was used.
