Release of American Detainees
The Palestinian Ministry of Health has reported that the ongoing Israeli aggression on the Gaza Strip has resulted in 4,137 deaths and over 13,000 injuries. The bombing of the Strip has continued for 14 consecutive days. In response to Qatari efforts, the Al-Qassam Brigades, the military wing of the Hamas movement, has released two American detainees for humanitarian reasons. The spokesperson for the Al-Qassam Brigades stated that this action was taken to disprove false allegations made by President Biden and his administration.
Global Demonstrations
Protests against the Israeli aggression in Gaza have continued in cities across the Arab world and the West. Demonstrations and marches denouncing the violence have taken place throughout the day on Friday.
Key Developments
Here are the most significant updates from the 14th day of Operation Al-Aqsa Flood:
Release of American Detainees Confirmed
Israeli media has confirmed the release of two American detainees by the Al-Qassam Brigades.
Threat to Al-Quds Hospital
The Palestinian Red Crescent has received a threat from the occupation authorities to bomb Al-Quds Hospital in Gaza.
Rafah Crossing to Open
US President Joe Biden has announced that he has secured an Egyptian-Israeli commitment to open the Rafah crossing.
Mosques and Church Bombed
The government media office in Gaza has confirmed that 17 mosques and one church have been bombed since the start of the aggression.
Hezbollah's Response
Lebanese Hezbollah has targeted the Harmon site opposite the town of Rmeish with guided missiles. The party has also bombed five Israeli sites in the Kafr Shuba hills and the occupied Lebanese Shebaa Farms.
Funding Request
The White House has requested approximately $106 billion in additional funding for Ukraine, Israel, and border protection.
UNRWA Employees Killed
The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) has announced the killing of two of its employees in the Gaza Strip, bringing the total number of deaths to 16 since the start of the war.
Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has confirmed that the people of Gaza are suffering from a lack of water, food, and basic materials.
Targeting of Greek Orthodox Church
The Ministry of Health in Gaza has reported the martyrdom of 16 Christians due to direct Israeli targeting of the Greek Orthodox Church.
Call for Ceasefire
The first summit of the Gulf Cooperation Council and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) held in Riyadh has called for a ceasefire in its final statement.
Discussion Between Qatar and UK
The Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, has discussed the situation in the Palestinian territories with British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.
Continued Bombing
The Israeli army has announced that it bombed 100 new targets throughout the Gaza Strip last night.
Appeal for Ceasefire
411 employees in the offices of members of Congress have sent an open letter calling for a ceasefire in Gaza.
Increase in Casualties
An Al Jazeera correspondent has confirmed that the number of casualties resulting from Israeli airstrikes on homes in the city of Khan Yunis has risen to 17 Palestinians, including children.
Destruction of Al-Omari Mosque
An airstrike by Israeli occupation aircraft has destroyed the Al-Omari Mosque in the city of Jabalia, northern Gaza Strip.
Media Team Member Killed
The Lebanese Army has announced the killing of a member of a media team by Israeli fire near the town of Houla in southern Lebanon.
Possible Credit Rating Downgrade
Agence France-Presse reports that Moodys credit rating agency is considering lowering Israels credit rating.
Residential Towers Bombed
Occupation aircraft have bombed residential towers in the city of Al-Zahra in the central Gaza Strip.
Missile Threat from Yemen
The American website Axios quotes an Israeli official as saying that Tel Aviv has indications that missiles launched from Yemen were directed towards Israel.
