Israel - Hamas War LIVE updates - ‘Not asking for moon,’ UN official pleads for ceasefire
Following the terrorist group's unprecedented strike in southern israel on october 7, israel has been conducting a devastating battle in Gaza against the Palestinian territory's Hamas leadership. The battle is now in its sixth week, and israel is attempting to obtain the release of hostages, including a newborn, dozens of youngsters, hundreds of women, and several elderly people. Since the war began, Hamas terrorists have killed over 1,200 Israelis, predominantly civilians, and kidnapped over 240 men, women, and children.
According to Gaza's Hamas-run health ministry, at least 12,000 lives have been lost in the Palestinian territory, largely civilians, including thousands of children, as a result of the onslaught.
Here are the Latest Updates
According to Gaza's Hamas-run health ministry, at least 12,000 lives have been lost in the Palestinian territory, largely civilians, including thousands of children, as a result of the onslaught.
Here are the Latest Updates
1. According to CNN, two fuel tankers entered Gaza through the Rafah data-border on friday after Israel's war cabinet approved regular supply to the embattled region. According to an Israeli military official, the tankers carried a total of 60,000 liters of diesel fuel and were authorized for use by international organizations, primarily the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA). To sustain life-saving functions, UNRWA and other humanitarian organizations require at least 120,000 liters (31,700 gallons) of water every day.
2. The Israeli military said on friday that it may extend its onslaught on Hamas to southern Gaza, where hundreds of thousands of people have fled the current violence in the region's north. Israeli forces have been scouring Shifa, Gaza's largest hospital, for a Hamas command center, which israel claims is hidden beneath the structure, an allegation disputed by Hamas and the hospital personnel.
3. The United Nations was forced to cease food and other basic deliveries to Gaza on friday, warning of the rising risk of mass hunger. Due to the connection outage, UNRWA was unable to send in its assistance convoy on Friday.
3. The United Nations was forced to cease food and other basic deliveries to Gaza on friday, warning of the rising risk of mass hunger. Due to the connection outage, UNRWA was unable to send in its assistance convoy on Friday.
4. Despite criticism from Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau remained steadfast in his request for israel to exhibit "maximum restraint" in order to prevent civilian losses in Gaza on Friday.
5. Israeli police murdered five Palestinians, including three terrorists, throughout the West bank area on friday as part of a crackdown on Hamas and other militant organisations active there.
5. Israeli police murdered five Palestinians, including three terrorists, throughout the West bank area on friday as part of a crackdown on Hamas and other militant organisations active there.