Prominent Updates on the 41st day of the Israeli war on Gaza
Israeli Aggression Continues
The Israeli war on Gaza has been going on for 41 days now. The Israeli forces are still attacking hospitals, surrounding them with tanks, and even storming the Shifa complex for the second time.
Notable Developments Today
Here are some of the most important things that happened today:
Hamas Fights Back
The Izz al-Din al-Qassam Brigades, a group fighting against Israel, announced that they destroyed 21 Israeli vehicles and a house in Beit Hanoun. This attack killed and injured Israeli soldiers.
Leaders Speak Out
Various leaders and organizations have shared their thoughts on the situation:
- Haniyeh, a leader of Hamas, said they are ready for a long battle if Israel wants it.
- The Israeli Chief of Staff stated that their operations are aimed at destroying Hamas' structure in Gaza.
- The US State Department claimed that Hamas is using some hospitals as command centers.
- The Mufti of Oman believes that boycotting Israel is a powerful weapon.
- The Jordanian Foreign Minister called Israel's actions war crimes.
- A French human rights activist said that their evidence proves a "genocide" was committed in Gaza.
Attacks and Consequences
Here are some specific incidents that occurred:
- The Israeli army announced the killing of a soldier south of Jerusalem.
- The Indonesian hospital announced that it has stopped working.
- The director of Al-Shifa Hospital reported that the occupation forces blew up some departments and the pharmacy.
- The Palestinian Red Crescent stated that tanks have surrounded the Baptist Hospital.
- The UNRWA Commissioner expressed that what he saw in Gaza will never be forgotten.
- Human Rights Watch criticized Israel for not providing evidence justifying the storming of Al-Shifa.
- Communication and internet services have been completely halted in the Gaza Strip.
- Hezbollah claimed to have hit an Israeli Merkava tank.
- Al-Qassam claimed responsibility for an operation in Jerusalem, where they killed an Israeli soldier and injured others.
Source: Al Jazeera.