Targeting Hospitals and Civilians

 On the 170th day of the Israeli aggression on the Gaza Strip, hospitals and medical teams are still being targeted by the occupation forces. According to government media in Gaza, 5 doctors and nurses were executed, and 350 civilians were killed in and around the complex.

New Military Operation

At the field level, the occupation forces announced a new military operation west of Khan Yunis. The resistance claimed to have inflicted losses on soldiers and vehicles.

Massacres

The Israeli occupation committed 8 massacres in the Gaza Strip in the past 24 hours, resulting in 84 deaths and 106 injuries. The total number of casualties since October 7 is 32,226 dead and 74,518 wounded.

Arrests in the West Bank

 Between last night and today, at least sixteen Palestinians from the West Bank—among them a newborn and a former prisoner—have been captured by Israeli soldiers. Israeli soldiers and Palestinians clashed at a number of locations. There were more than 7,755 inmates in custody as of October 7.

Banning UNRWA Convoys

The UNRWA Commissioner-General said that Israel will no longer allow meals convoys to the northern Gaza Strip, hindering life-saving useful resource. The US Congress' selection to freeze UNRWA's investment will impact get entry to food, refuge, health offerings, and training for Palestinian refugees.

Hezbollah Attacks

Hezbollah in Lebanon targeted Israeli websites in the south of the country, resulting in deaths. According to Israeli media, missiles are launched toward the Golan Heights from Lebanon.

Worldwide Calls

The Secretary-General of the United Nations pleaded with Israel to make it easier for supplies of relief to reach Gaza while averting a humanitarian catastrophe. The Jordan Valley land theft by Israel was denounced by the European Union.

Global Reactions

Both French President Macron and US Vice President Harris issued advisories about comparable military operations in Gaza. Israeli officials are experiencing grievances over how they handled the conflict.

European Demonstrations

Demonstrations in European towns show unity with Palestinians and call for an instantaneous ceasefire. Israeli public international relations are beneath scrutiny, with blame located on Prime Minister Netanyahu.

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Israeli Raids and Attacks

On the 159th day of the war on Gaza, the Israeli army continued its raids on different areas of the Gaza Strip. They even targeted an aid distribution center run by the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestinian Refugees (UNRWA) in Rafah

Massacres in Gaza

The Israeli forces committed 10 massacres in Gaza in just one day, resulting in 88 deaths and 135 injuries. This brings the total number of casualties since the start of the war to 31,272 deaths and 73,024 injuries, with many of them being women and children.

Additionally, 27 children in northern Gaza died due to malnutrition and lack of infant formula. Five people were killed when an Israeli bomb hit the largest UNRWA warehouse in southern Gaza.

Resistance Operations

The resistance fighters continued to battle the Israeli army in different parts of the Gaza Strip. The Al-Quds Brigades shared images of their fighters targeting Israeli vehicles and groups in Gaza City.

They also detonated a bomb near an Israeli force in Hamad Town. The Israeli army managed to stop two divers from infiltrating near the northern shores of Gaza.

Gaza Families and International Relations

Families in Gaza refused to cooperate with Israel, except through the security services in the Strip. There were disagreements between US President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over the handling of the war in Gaza.

 Martyrs and Detainees in the West Bank

In the West Bank, two Palestinians were killed by Israeli forces in Jenin, while three others died in Jerusalem. Ten people were also arrested in different areas of the West Bank.

Qassami Assassination in Lebanon

Two people were killed in an Israeli raid in southern Lebanon, targeting a Palestinian from the Rashidiya camp. The Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) mourned the death of one of its fighters in the raid.

Hezbollah's Actions

Hezbollah carried out attacks against Israeli forces near the Lebanese border. They targeted an Israeli site with artillery shells. In response, Israeli warplanes bombed areas in Lebanon, causing damage to buildings.

Bombing on Hodeidah

In Yemen, Hodeidah International Airport was bombed by American and British forces. A Greek frigate also fired on drones in the Gulf of Aden to protect a commercial ship from potential attacks by the Houthis.

On-Going Attacks

On the 158th day of the Israeli aggression on the Gaza Strip, the occupation forces continued their bombardment on different areas of the besieged Strip. Battles are still raging on several fronts, and the crisis of hunger and disease is getting worse. Unfortunately, there are no signs of a ceasefire agreement being reached anytime soon.

High Numbers of Casualties

The Ministry of Health in Gaza reported that the number of victims of the Israeli aggression on the Strip has risen to 31,184 martyrs and 72,889 injured since October 7. The occupation forces have committed 8 massacres against families in the Gaza Strip, resulting in 72 martyrs and 129 injuries in the past 24 hours.

Resistance Operations

The Al-Qassam Brigades successfully ensnared two Zionist forces in a precise ambush and engaged them in combat in Hamad Town. They also targeted an Israeli tank and clashed with Israeli forces, leaving some dead and wounded.

The Al-Quds Brigades detonated an explosive device with a Zionist force barricaded inside an apartment in Hamad Town. They also targeted a military vehicle and a bulldozer with RPG shells and bombed gatherings of Israeli soldiers in the center of Hamad Town with mortar shells.

The Israeli army reported that 3 soldiers were injured in the Gaza battles in the past 24 hours.

Aid Martyrs

Tragically, 9 people were martyred due to Israeli bombing of Palestinians waiting for aid near the Kuwait Roundabout in Gaza. The government media office in Gaza stated that this incident raises the number of martyrs killed by occupation fire while waiting for aid to over 400.

On a more positive note, a Spanish aid ship carrying about 200 tons of food set sail from Cyprus towards Gaza. The United Nations World Food Program has resumed the entry of aid into Gaza, delivering the first convoy to the northern Gaza Strip since February 20, enough to support 25,000 people.

Storming of Jenin, injuries, and arrests

In the West Bank, two young Palestinians were injured, one of them by live bullets, after an Israeli special force infiltrated, through vehicles bearing Palestinian licenses, into the Jenin camp in the northern West Bank in an operation during which they arrested 4 Palestinians. This was followed by the outbreak of clashes between Palestinian resistance fighters and occupation soldiers, which continued until they withdrew outside the city.

The occupation forces surrounded several homes inside the camp, and sent large reinforcements, accompanied by a military bulldozer, from several directions to the city of Jenin and its camp, amid clashes between Palestinian resistance fighters and the occupation forces.

Raids and arrests continue in West Bank cities and camps, as part of a broad Israeli escalation since the Palestinian resistance launched the Al-Aqsa Flood Battle on October 7th.

100 missiles from Lebanon

Hezbollah announced the launch of "more than 100 missiles" towards military sites in northern Israel in response to its bombing of areas in Lebanon, most notably the city of Baalbek (east).

The Israeli Broadcasting Authority said that more than 100 missiles were launched since the morning from Lebanon on the Golan and several areas in the Upper Galilee.

The Civil Defense in eastern Lebanon reported that one person was killed and 8 wounded, in a preliminary toll of two Israeli raids on the Bekaa region. Al Jazeera's correspondent stated that an Israeli raid targeted the vicinity of the town of Barghaz in the eastern sector of southern Lebanon.

Losing Deterrence

In parallel, the Israeli Minister of Security said today - addressing Defense Minister Yoav Galant - that “the army is your responsibility and let us begin the response and attack on Lebanon and the war now.”

Maariv newspaper quoted Yura Saltz, head of the Upper Galilee Regional Council, as saying, "Israel has lost deterrence on its northern borders and is unable to restore it."

The Israeli army confirmed that it bombed Hezbollah's military infrastructure on the Syrian front and held the Syrian regime responsible.

Yemeni Front

The British government said that it sent the Royal Navy warship "Diamond" to the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden to contribute to protecting global shipping traffic, while the Houthis vowed to escalate attacks during the month of Ramadan.

Britain and Itali

Defense Secretary Grant Shapps said in a statement: “Britain remains at the forefront of the international response to the serious Houthi attacks on commercial ships, which have claimed the lives of international sailors.”

In another context, the Italian Defense Staff said that one of its military ships - operating within the European Union naval mission in the Red Sea - shot down two drones.

Targeting “Pinocchio”

Yesterday at dawn, the Houthi group targeted an American ship in the Red Sea with a number of missiles and vowed to escalate the attacks during the month of Ramadan in support of the Palestinian people.

The group's military spokesman, Yahya Saree, said, "Our missiles achieved an accurate hit on the American ship (Pinocchio) in the Red Sea."

Sarie vowed to escalate "military operations during the month of Ramadan in support of the Palestinian people and our mujahideen brothers in Gaza."

US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken

The US Secretary of State, Anthony Blinken, expressed concern about the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and stated that the US is working towards a ceasefire for 6 weeks to release hostages.

British Foreign Secretary David Cameron

David Cameron, the British Foreign Secretary, mentioned that his government is collaborating with allies to establish a sea corridor from Cyprus for aid delivery to Gaza. However, he emphasized that land corridors are the most effective way to provide aid.

Qatari Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Majed Al-Ansari

Qatar is working towards a permanent ceasefire in Gaza and is advocating for the opening of land corridors for aid without restrictions. They believe that a sea corridor is not a substitute for land corridors.

Belgian Foreign Minister Hajja Lahbib

Belgian Foreign Minister, Hajja Lahbib, stressed the need for a long-term ceasefire in Gaza to address the humanitarian crisis and protect civilians in accordance with international law.

Biden and Netanyahu

President Joe Biden has expressed concerns about Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's handling of the conflict and has almost lost confidence in him. Biden believes that Netanyahu needs to prioritize protecting innocent lives.

US Senate's call to President Biden

Eight members of the US Senate have urged President Biden to prevent sending offensive weapons to Israel, emphasizing the importance of aid delivery in Gaza.

A Ceasefire is Still Possible

CIA Director William Burns remains optimistic about the possibility of reaching a ceasefire agreement in Gaza, despite the complex issues at hand. He highlighted the ongoing efforts with Israeli, Qatari, and Egyptian counterparts to facilitate the process.

Source: Agencies