The Israeli war on Gaza has been going on for 45 days now. The Israeli forces are still attacking hospitals in the northern Gaza Strip, causing deaths and injuries. There are concerns that the Al-Shifa Complex might face a similar fate.
A medical official at Al-Shifa Complex revealed that the occupation forces are holding over 200 patients and medical teams hostage, using them as human shields.
On the other side, the military wing of Hamas, called the Al-Qassam Brigades, launched a massive missile attack on the city of Tel Aviv and its suburbs. Sirens were heard in a wide area, from Ashdod in the south to Herzliya in the north.
Notable Developments Today
Here are some of the most important updates from today:
Hamas Leader on Prisoner Exchange
The leader of Hamas stated that there are no specific details yet about reaching a prisoner exchange deal.
White House's Efforts
The White House is working tirelessly to reach an agreement regarding Hamas prisoners. They believe they are closer than ever before.
Israel's Approval
The Israeli Broadcasting Corporation reported that Israel has given the green light for a deal and is now waiting for Hamas' response.
Clashes in Al-Zaytoun Neighborhood
Fierce clashes have been taking place between the resistance and the occupation forces in the Al-Zaytoun neighborhood.
Israeli Army's Reserve Forces
According to Yedioth Ahronoth, the Israeli army is reducing the size of its reserve forces.
Al-Qassam's Missile Attack
The Al-Qassam Brigades bombed Tel Aviv with one of the largest missile attacks.
Sirens in Tel Aviv
The Israeli Home Front reported that sirens sounded in 129 locations in Tel Aviv.
High Death Toll
Government media in Gaza revealed that there have been over 13,300 deaths in the Strip.
Houthis' Action in the Red Sea
There are scenes of the Houthis taking control of an Israeli ship in the Red Sea.
Targeting of Indonesian Hospital
The Director of the World Health Organization expressed horror at the targeting of the Indonesian hospital. Qatar also condemned the Israeli bombing of the hospital.
Occupation's Actions at Indonesian Hospital
Gaza Health reported that the occupation forces have turned the Indonesian hospital into a barracks. They also mentioned the difficulty in extracting and counting the victims of the Israeli bombing.
Impact on Unemployment
The war has caused a significant increase in unemployment in Israel, with the number rising from 163 thousand to 428 thousand.
China's Involvement
China is discussing the situation in Gaza with ministers from Arab and Islamic countries.
Evacuation of Premature Babies
A group of premature babies has been evacuated from Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza and brought to Egypt.
Source: Al Jazeera
