Week Three of the Israeli Aggression
The Israeli aggression on Gaza has been going on for three weeks now. It has caused a lot of damage and loss of life. So far, there have been 4,385 people killed, including many children and women. More than 13,000 people have been injured. On the other side, there have been over 1,400 Israeli deaths.
Support for Gaza
People from all over the world have been showing their support for Gaza and condemning the Israeli aggression. Many cities, both Arab and international, have seen massive demonstrations in solidarity with Gaza.
Prisoners and Detainees
In Gaza, there are prisoners and detainees who are being held. The Al-Qassam Brigades, the military wing of the Hamas movement, offered to release two female prisoners for humanitarian reasons, but the occupation refused to accept them.
Important Developments
Here are some of the most important things that happened on the 14th day of the Al-Aqsa Flood:
Release of American Women
The Canadian Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, thanked Qatar for helping to release two American women who were being held in Gaza.
Israeli War Prisoners!
The occupation army announced that there are 210 Israelis who are being captured in Gaza.
UN Agencies Call for Ceasefire
Several UN agencies made a joint statement demanding a ceasefire and unrestricted access aid to all parts of Gaza.
Turkish President's Discussion
The Turkish President, Erdogan, discussed the latest developments in Gaza with the head of the political bureau of Hamas.
Israeli Chief of Staff's Statement
The Israeli Chief of Staff confirmed that his forces will enter the Gaza Strip to eliminate Hamas members.
World Health Organization's Call
The World Health Organization, along with other UN agencies, called for a ceasefire and immediate access of aid to all parts of Gaza.
Qatari Prime Minister's Call
The Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister received a call from the US Secretary of State to discuss ways to reduce the escalation.
Hezbollah's Involvement
Three Hezbollah members were killed in an Israeli raid. Hezbollah stated that they are ready to intervene further if needed.
Continued Attacks
The Al-Qassam Brigades bombed Tel Aviv again and targeted an Israeli tank with a guided missile.
International Concerns
There have been concerns expressed by various leaders and organizations about the situation in Gaza. The Democratic Movement in Israel accused Netanyahu of burning documents, and the Iraqi Prime Minister warned that the conflict may spread regionally.
Call for Ceasefire
The United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres, stated that it is time to end this nightmare. Mahmoud Abbas also warned against the displacement of Palestinians.
Other Developments
There were other important developments, such as the opening of the Cairo Peace Summit by Al-Sisi, aid trucks entering Gaza, and the arrest of Palestinians in the West Bank by the occupation forces.
Loss of Journalists
Sadly, 16 Palestinian journalists have been killed in Gaza since the start of the war, according to the International Federation of Journalists.
Release of American Detainees
The Al-Qassam Brigades released two American detainees, and this was captured in footage published by them.
International Reactions
Leaders from different countries, like the British Prime Minister and the Saudi Crown Prince, expressed their reactions to the situation in Gaza.
Missiles and Drones
An American official mentioned that missiles and drones off the coast of Yemen were heading towards Israel.
