The number of casualties caused by the new round of conflicts between Palestine and Israel continues to increase. According to current statistics, as of the 21st, this round of conflict has killed more than 5,800 people on both sides of Palestine and Israel.
The Palestinian Ministry of Health stated on the 21st that 4,469 Palestinians have died in this round of conflicts. Among them, 4,385 Palestinians died in the Gaza Strip and 84 Palestinians died in the West Bank.
According to the “Jerusalem Post” citing data from the Israeli Ministry of Health, as of the afternoon of the 18th local time, more than 1,400 Israelis and foreigners had died in Israel.
Israeli military says it is preparing for ground offensive in Gaza Strip
The Times of Israel quoted Israeli military sources on the 21st local time as saying that Israeli forces were preparing for a ground attack on the Gaza Strip. It is reported that the Israeli Defense Forces have recently deployed tens of thousands of soldiers to the Gaza Strip border, and defense officials said that a large-scale ground offensive will begin “soon.”
According to Al Arabiya TV’s report on the 21st local time, the Israeli army dropped leaflets on the Gaza Strip that afternoon, warning local residents to evacuate to the southern Gaza Strip as soon as possible, and saying that those who choose to stay in the northern Gaza Strip may be designated as “terrorists” molecular”.
Hamas fires rockets into central Israel, triggering air defense sirens in many places
According to the “Times of Israel” report on the 21st local time, the Palestinian Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) fired a large number of rockets from the Gaza Strip to the central area of Israel that day. Rishon LeZion, Neschiona, Yehud and other places were The air raid sirens were sounded. At present, no casualties reported.
So far, Hamas has not responded to this.
Provisional border conflict between Lebanon and Israel continues and exchanges of fire occur in many places
On October 21, local time, according to the Lebanese National News Agency, an armed organization affiliated with Lebanon’s Hezbollah launched an attack on the Israeli infantry units in the Ramim Army Camp on the Israeli side that day, causing casualties.
In addition, Lebanese Hezbollah armed personnel also launched attacks on multiple targets such as Hanita and Doviv in the Lebanese-Israeli temporary border area, destroying a large number of Israeli technical equipment.
The Lebanese militia organization “Morning Force” announced an attack on Israeli positions that day, but the statement did not mention the specific location.
The Israeli army carried out shelling on Houla, Hasbaya, Etasha Abba and other places.
Hamas says it has decided to release 2 detainees
Israel calls this “propaganda lies”
According to the “Times of Israel” news, on the evening of the 21st local time, the Israeli Prime Minister’s Office issued a statement saying that Hamas’s statement that it was willing to release detainees was a “propaganda lie.” The statement also stated that Israel will not respond to Hamas’s “propaganda lies” and will continue to make every effort to bring back all detained persons and search for missing persons.
Earlier in the day, Abu Ubaida, spokesman for the Qassam Brigades, an armed wing of the Palestinian Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas), said that for humanitarian reasons, they notified Qatar on the 20th of their decision to unconditionally release the two detained people. personnel, but Israel refused to accept them.
Summit on Palestine held in Egypt
On the 21st local time, the Palestinian Summit aimed at discussing the humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip and other issues was held in Egypt.
Guterres: Palestinian people’s grievances are legitimate and long-standing
According to a report on the Egyptian “Al-Ahram” website on the 21st, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres emphasized when attending the Summit on the Palestinian Issue that the Palestinian people’s dissatisfaction is legitimate and long-standing. He pointed out that there is no reason to justify the attacks launched by the Palestinian Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas), but these attacks can never be used as a justification for collective punishment of the Palestinian people.
Guterres called for respect for international humanitarian law and the Geneva Conventions, including the protection of civilians and no attacks on hospitals, schools and United Nations facilities. He also called for a ceasefire on humanitarian grounds and the immediate and unconditional release of all hostages to prevent further spread of the conflict. Finally, he added that the international community needs to continue to provide assistance to the people of the Gaza Strip. Now more than ever, efforts from multiple parties are needed to achieve true peace and stability through a “two-state solution.”
Palestinian President Abbas: Will unswervingly defend land
According to a report by the United Arab Emirates’ “National” on the 21st, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas said in his speech at the Summit on the Palestinian Issue that there should be no attempt to drive the Palestinian people out of the Gaza Strip, Jerusalem and the West Bank. When Abbas spoke at the meeting, he said “we will not leave” three times, emphasizing that the Palestinians will never leave their land. “We will hold on to our land unswervingly,” he said.
Egypt’s president proposes roadmap to end humanitarian tragedy in Gaza
Egyptian President Sisi made it clear in his speech at the Palestinian Summit that he opposed violence against civilians. Sisi called for a road map to end the humanitarian tragedy in Gaza and restart the Palestinian-Israeli peace process.
The Egyptian Presidential Palace issued a statement after the summit concluded that Egypt called for an end to this round of conflicts and demanded respect for international law and humanitarian principles to protect civilians from risks and threats. The statement said that humanitarian assistance to the Gaza Strip is a top priority.
The statement also emphasized that Egypt will never accept a solution to the Palestinian issue at the expense of the interests of any other country in the region. Given the current increasingly dangerous situation, Egypt will not let up any slack in safeguarding its sovereignty and national security.
Palestinian Ministry of Health: The inability of fuel to enter Gaza will seriously affect the treatment of the wounded
On the 21st local time, the Palestinian “Al-Quds” quoted the Palestinian Ministry of Health as saying that emergency rooms, intensive care units and operating rooms in all hospitals in the Gaza Strip are facing shortages of medical supplies. It is of great significance to allow medical supplies to enter the Gaza Strip. The Ministry of Health also stated that if the fuel cannot enter the Gaza Strip in time, it will seriously affect the treatment of the injured.
Israel asks its citizens to leave Egypt, Jordan and Morocco as soon as possible
On October 21, local time, the Times of Israel reported that the Israeli National Security Agency, the Prime Minister’s Office, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that the alert level in Egypt (including the Sinai Peninsula) and Jordan would be raised to level 4, and that in Morocco would be raised to level 3. Level, issued a warning to Israelis traveling to the three countries and called on all Israelis to leave as soon as possible.
The announcement stated that due to the recent protests against Israel in many places, hostility and violence against Israelis and Jews may further increase.
The advisory advises Israeli citizens to avoid staying in all Middle Eastern or Arab countries, including Turkey, Egypt (including the Sinai Peninsula), Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Morocco, and to avoid travel to countries such as Malaysia, Bangladesh, Indonesia and the Maldives.
UNICEF official: 1 million children in Gaza need protection
According to a report by the Palestinian News Agency on the 21st, Lucia Elmi, UNICEF’s special representative for Palestine, said that day that there are currently 1 million children in the Gaza Strip in urgent need of protection.
The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs released a report on the 20th local time saying that since the outbreak of the current round of Palestinian-Israeli conflict, it is estimated that more than 1.4 million people have been displaced in the Gaza Strip. The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East is currently unable to assist or shelter displaced persons still in the northern Gaza Strip.
The first batch of international aid supplies was sent to the Gaza Strip through the Rafah crossing
At around 10:20 a.m. local time on the 21st, the first batch of 20 trucks carrying international humanitarian aid passed through the Rafah border crossing and headed for the Gaza Strip. According to media reports such as the Times of Israel and the Palestinian Al-Quds newspaper, this is the first time that relief supplies have been allowed to enter the area since the new round of conflict between Palestine and Israel on October 7.
The report quoted the Palestinian Red Crescent Society as saying that the trucks contained food and medicine, but not fuel. The organization said the relief supplies were far from sufficient to meet local humanitarian needs and called on the international community to immediately allow fuel to enter the Gaza Strip. The United Nations also stated that the Gaza Strip needs 100 humanitarian aid trucks every day, and 20 trucks are far from enough.
In addition, the Hamas Media Office stressed the need to activate a safe corridor that works around the clock to accommodate the delivery of humanitarian supplies.
According to a report by the Times of Israel late on the 21st local time, 20 trucks loaded with aid supplies entered the Gaza Strip through the Rafah crossing that day. However, after the trucks passed through, the crossing was closed again. (CCTV News Client)
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