Palestine
The Israeli war on Gaza entered its 24th day, with significant developments taking place. The Izz al-Din al-Qassam Brigades, the military wing of Hamas, released a recording of Israeli female prisoners in Gaza appealing to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for their release.
In another incident, Israeli occupation forces advanced into the Rakhawah area in southeast Gaza City, but were forced to retreat by the resistance, as reported by the Gaza government media office.
Meanwhile, Israeli airstrikes persisted, resulting in more casualties. The death toll from the aggression now stands at 8,306, including 3,457 children and 2,136 women, with over 21,000 wounded, according to the Ministry of Health in Gaza.
- Here are the key developments on the 24th day of the Israeli aggression on Gaza:
- The White House stated that it does not support a ceasefire in Gaza at this time, citing concerns of Hamas benefiting from it.
- UNRWA reported that half of Gaza's population has been displaced from the north to the south of the Strip within three weeks.
- Israel's ambassador to the United Nations criticized the organization, claiming that it has failed to condemn Hamas adequately
- The Israeli Army closely monitors Al-Shifa Hospital and has made it clear to the world that militants are using it as a base for their operations.
- Hamas criticises the occupation for endangering the lives of prisoners with its indiscriminate attacks, despite claiming to seek their liberation.
- Putin firmly states that there is no possible justification for the horrific events occurring in Gaza.
- The US State Department has advised Israel to establish realistic objectives for their military operations and to minimize the targeting of civilians.
- Israel plans to continue the operation for several more days, with the aim of reaching a hostage agreement.
- Israel has temporarily halted the transfer of tax payments to the Palestinian Authority.
- Al-Qassam has released a recording featuring three Israeli female prisoners in Gaza who send a message to Netanyahu.
- The occupation army claims to have "released a captured female soldier" held by Hamas, but Hamas denies this, asserting that it is merely a manipulated video of the three female prisoners.
- The Lebanese army has discovered 21 missile launching pads in the southern region of the country.
- South Africa is urging for the deployment of an international force to protect civilians in Gaza.
- According to Netanyahu, the recording of female prisoners by Hamas is considered "cruel psychological propaganda."
- An ambush by the Al-Quds Brigades is expected to occur east of the Al-Zaytoun neighborhood in Gaza.
- Najib Mikati is actively working to prevent Lebanon from engaging in a war with Israel.
- According to the Financial Times, the Israeli incursion into Gaza does not aim to overthrow Hamas, but has a smaller ambition.
- Israel has issued a threat to bomb the home of the Al Jazeera English correspondent in Gaza.
- Al-Azhar is calling on Arab and Islamic countries to provide support for Gaza.
- The occupation forces have entered the outskirts of Gaza and have reached Salah al-Din Street.
- Hamas states that the resistance is effectively confronting the Israeli incursion, with "Al-Qassam" managing the battle efficiently.
- According to Save the Children, the death toll in Gaza includes 3,200 children.
