13:13
The Israeli ambassador to Russia: “The decision has been made on the ground invasion of the Gaza Strip”
“The decision to launch the ground operation in the Gaza Strip has been made.” This was stated by the Israeli ambassador to Russia, Alexander Ben Zvi, to the Tass agency. “I would say that the decision has been made – he said -. Because the decision is linked to the fulfillment of our tasks, which we have already talked about. We will destroy the Hamas terrorist organizations and free the hostages. This cannot be done without a ground operation. Therefore we can say that the decision has been made.”
12:58
Hezbollah, a fighter has infiltrated northern Israel
Hezbollah says, via its al Manar TV, that a fighter has infiltrated from southern Lebanon into northern Israel in the Margaliot area, in the eastern sector of the Blue Line demarcation between the two countries.
12:56
Israel: Air force effort at pace unprecedented in decades
”In the last two weeks the Israeli air force has been operating at a pace unprecedented in recent decades”: this was stated by military spokesman Daniel Hagari. ”Among the reservists recalled to the units, the percentage of presence exceeds 100 percent. The war machine of the air force – he reiterated – works excellently ”. C
12:26
Gaza, 4,137 dead with over 13,000 injured
Deaths in Gaza from Israeli attacks have reached 4,137 with over 13,000 injured. This was announced by the Hamas health ministry quoted by the media.
12:17
Guterres at the Rafah crossing for the arrival of aid to Gaza
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has arrived at the Rafah crossing in Egypt to prepare for the entry of aid into Gaza.
11:09
Tajani: “We are working for the exit of 15 Italians from Gaza via Rafah”
“Let’s see what the timing will be” for the opening of the Rafah crossing. “We need an agreement between the Israelis and Egyptians to get humanitarian aid, there are organizational problems and I hope that we can all work together to also get our 12-15 Italians who are in the Gaza Strip out, they could pass through the Rafah crossing together with other Westerners and at the same time get humanitarian aid to the civilian population”, declared Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani who landed in Tunis.
10:44
The army: “We are preparing for the next phase of the war”
”Our armed forces continue to prepare for the next phase of the war, the ‘Timrun’ (the maneuver, ed.)”: this was stated by military spokesman Daniel Hagari, referring to an entry of ground forces into Gaza. ”We continue with a logistical effort to enter the ‘Timrun’ in the best way”. Hagari added that during the night Israel struck over 100 Hamas targets in Gaza, killing members of that organization who participated in the massacres in the border kibbutzim. ”The confirmed number of soldiers killed in combat is 306. The hostages – he specified – are 203, and over 100 missing’ ‘.
10:30
Grandi (UN): “Catastrophic military escalation for Gaza”
Any escalation of Israeli military action in Gaza will be “catastrophic” for the population, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi has said. “I can tell you with certainty that any further escalation or even just the continuation of military activities will be simply catastrophic for the people of Gaza,” he said.
10:29
The PNA: 13 dead in clashes in the West Bank
The number of deaths has risen to 13, including 5 minors, in yesterday’s clashes between Palestinians and the Israeli army in the Nur al-Shams refugee camp, near Tulkarem, in the West Bank. This was reported by the PNA Ministry of Health, quoted by the Israeli media. Among the victims were also 5 minors. A border police agent, adds Haaretz, was killed in the explosion of a bomb during a firefight, 10 were slightly injured. The Israeli army announced yesterday that it had struck a group of armed militiamen in the area with a drone.
Video Israel, Hezbollah targets hit on the border with Lebanon
10:13
The Rafah crossing is still closed
The Rafah crossing between Gaza and Egypt is currently closed and there has been no movement there. Local sources told ANSA that the Israeli ban on the entry of humanitarian aid remains for now.
10:05
After an 11-hour pause, rocket fire resumed from Gaza
After approximately 11 hours of relative calm, rocket fire resumed from Gaza towards southern Israel. The alarm sirens sounded several times in the Israeli communities close to the Strip, including Sderot.
Video Missile launches resumed between Israel and Hamas: smoke rises over Gaza
07:44
Army: “Over 100 Hamas targets hit in Gaza”
More than 100 Hamas targets were hit by Israel in Gaza overnight. Among these also a member of the Hamas naval command, Amjad Majed Muhammad Abu ‘Odeh, held by Israel to be co-responsible for the attack on 7 October and the massacre of Israeli civilians. The army said it also hit a tunnel, weapons depots and some command centers. A team of Hamas rocket launchers that attempted to hit a plane was also neutralized.
For further information ANSA Agency The battle moves to Gaza, Israel towards invasion – News – Ansa.it Netanyahu to soldiers: ‘Fight like lions’. Escape from Lebanon (ANSA)
08:11
Biden: “Hamas and Putin want to destroy democracies”
Hamas like Russian President Vladimir Putin want to destroy “democracies” close to them. American President Joe Biden stated this speaking from the Oval Office.
Video Jihad drugs for the assault on kibbutzim
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