In the statement made by the White House, it was stated that Biden had a phone conversation with Netanyahu.
“AID FLOW MUST BE INCREASED IMMEDIATELY”
In the statement, it was reported that Biden “underlined that Israel has every right and responsibility to protect its citizens against terrorism and that it must do this within the framework of international humanitarian law.”
In the statement, it was stated that Biden “emphasized that the flow of humanitarian aid should be increased immediately and significantly to meet the needs of civilians in Gaza” and that the two leaders agreed to continue regular consultations.
LATEST SITUATION IN ISRAEL’S ATTACKS ON GAZA
Hamas’s armed wing, the Izz ad-Din al-Qassam Brigades, launched a comprehensive attack on Israel on the morning of October 7.
The Israeli army also started intense air strikes on the Gaza Strip.
Israeli officials announced that 1,400 Israelis, including 311 soldiers, were killed and 5,132 people were injured in the attacks carried out from Gaza.
According to the Palestinian Ministry of Health in Gaza, the number of people killed in Israeli attacks increased to 8 thousand 5, including 3 thousand 342 children and 2 thousand 262 women, while 20 thousand 242 people were injured.
In the attacks of Israeli forces and Jewish settlers in the occupied West Bank, 116 Palestinians died and more than 1,900 Palestinians were injured.
During the Israeli bombardment, 34 journalists lost their lives in Gaza and 1 journalist in Lebanon.
Due to Israel’s intense attacks in the blockaded Gaza Strip, landline, mobile phone and internet communication services in the region have come to a halt.
The Israeli army began to expand limited ground operations on October 26 and further increased the dose of air strikes.
Shifa Hospital, the largest health facility in Gaza with thousands of injured and civilians, was also targeted by the Israeli army. (AA)
