Prominent Updates on the 63rd day of the Israeli Aggression on Gaza Featured

By Gamal Khattab December 09, 2023 4269

Intensified Bombing and New Massacres

On the 63rd day of the Israeli aggression on Gaza, the Israeli occupation army increased its bombing of residential areas in the Strip and committed new massacres in Rafah, Khan Yunis, Gaza City, and Jabalia. The Ministry of Health in Gaza confirmed that the total death toll from the Israeli aggression exceeded 17,000, with over 46,000 injured, mostly women and children.

Security Council Session

Today, the UN Security Council will decide on a call for an "immediate humanitarian ceasefire" in Gaza, under pressure from UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres.

Hundreds of Martyrs

The Israeli army continued its heavy raids on various parts of the Gaza Strip, resulting in many martyrs and wounded. Hospitals in Gaza received 313 martyrs and 558 injured in the past hours, with many victims still trapped under rubble and on the roads.

Qassam Operations

The Izz al-Din al-Qassam Brigades, the military wing of Hamas, announced the destruction of 21 vehicles on all fighting fronts in the Gaza Strip within 24 hours. The occupation army admitted the killing of two officers, bringing the total death toll to 94 since the beginning of the ground operation on October 27.

An Israeli POW Killed

The Izz al-Din al-Qassam Brigades announced the killing of one of its captured Israeli soldiers during a failed attempt by the occupation army to rescue him. The clash resulted in the injury of members of the Israeli force before they withdrew.

New Death Toll

The Ministry of Health in Gaza reported that the death toll of the Israeli aggression had risen to 17,487 martyrs and 46,480 injured, with 70% of them being children and women.

American Deadline

It is said that the US President Joe Biden set a deadline for Israel to end its war on Gaza, giving them until the end of the year. The Biden administration advised against a ground incursion into the Strip, but Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu proceeded with the plans.

Escalation in the West Bank

Occupation forces killed six Palestinian young men and injured others during their storming of Al-Far'a camp in Tubas in the occupied West Bank. The occupation forces continued to storm Palestinian cities, towns, and camps, conducting raids, arrests, and demolitions.

Infiltration Attempt from Lebanon

The occupation army targeted an armed cell attempting to infiltrate Israel on the northern border. Lebanese Hezbollah announced the killing of two Israeli soldiers while attacking 11 Israeli military sites off the southern border of Lebanon.

Abbas' Statements

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas called for an immediate halt to the war on Gaza and the convening of an international peace conference. He expressed readiness to revive the Palestinian Authority, carry out reforms, and hold general elections in the Palestinian territories.

Attack in Baghdad

Missiles targeted the American embassy in the Green Zone of the Iraqi capital, without causing any injuries or damage. This is the first attack on the US embassy in Baghdad since mid-October.

 

Source: Al Jazeera