US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, who is in Jordan, said on Saturday (Nov 4) that Israel must take every possible measure to prevent civilian casualties as its war with Hamas intensifies in the Gaza Strip.

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, who is in Jordan, said on Saturday (Nov 4) that Israel must take every possible measure to prevent civilian casualties as its war with Hamas intensifies in the Gaza Strip. Addressing a press conference in Amman along with Jordan's Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi and Egypt's Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry, Blinken said that Israel must also take every possible measure to protect civilians. Blinken arrived in Jordan to hear demands for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza from Middle East foreign ministers. During the press conference, Blinken reaffirmed US support for humanitarian pauses in the conflict. "The United States believes that all of these efforts will be facilitated by humanitarian pauses," he said. Click here to follow LIVE updates on the Israel-Hamas war He also reiterated Washington's stance of a ceasefire and said that a truce would enable Hamas to repeat what it did on October 7. Meanwhile, Jordanian Foreign Minister Safadi called for all sides to work together to "stop a catastrophe that will haunt the region for generations". Blinken in Jordan amid mounting Arab anger over war deaths Antony Blinken began his day in Jordan by holding talks with Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al-Thani of Qatar, a mediator in the conflict. He held meetings with Safadi, Shoukry and also the foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. The meetings came amid mounting Arab anger over the civilian death toll from war, and a fear that the conflict could spill over. Also read: We must do more to protect Palestinians, says Blinken On Friday, the US Secretary of State met Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Tel Aviv. Blinken said that he discussed humanitarian pauses in Gaza with Netanyahu, adding that Israel was committed to ensuring aid in Gaza. "We believe that each of these efforts (to protect Palestinian civilians and increase aid into Gaza) would be facilitated by humanitarian pauses, by arrangements on the ground that increase security for civilians and permit the more effective and sustained delivery of humanitarian assistance," he said. Blinken also warned Hamas does not care for the well-being of Palestinians and was using them as human shields. Upon his arrival in Israel, Blinken said that Washington was determined to prevent the escalation of the ongoing conflict and to continue efforts to get humanitarian assistance in Gaza. (With inputs from agencies)

Israel-Hamas war: In Jordan, US Secretary of State Blinken urges Israel to prevent civilian casualties

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday (Nov 4) that his government would extend the scheme of providing free ration to the country's poor for the next five years.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday (Nov 4) that his government would extend the scheme of providing free ration to the country's poor for the next five years. Addressing a rally at Durg in poll-bound Chhattisgarh, Prime Minister Modi said, "I have decided that the BJP government will extend the scheme of providing free ration to 80 crore poor people of the country for the next 5 years." The Modi government's free ration scheme — known as the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana — aids 80 crore poor people. It was launched by the government in March 2020 during the Covid pandemic in India. The scheme was ending next month but now will be extended for the next five years. Cong never left an opportunity to loot Chhattisgarh's people: Modi During the rally in Durg, Prime Minister Modi hit out at the ruling Congress party in Chhattisgarh by saying that the Congress never left an opportunity to loot the state's people. Also read: PM Modi launches scathing attacks on Bhupesh Baghel after ED linked him to betting app deal "Congress never gave anything to the poor except deception. Congress never respects the poor. They never understand the pain and suffering of the poor. As long as the Congress remained in the central government, it kept on looting the money of the poor," Modi said. #WATCH | Durg, Chhattisgarh: "I have decided that the BJP government will extend the scheme of providing free ration to 80 crore poor people of the country for the next 5 years, " said Prime Minister Narendra Modi, earlier today pic.twitter.com/iGfeOJGTrb — ANI (@ANI) November 4, 2023 × The prime minister also attacked Congress over the Mahadev betting app case which revolved around allegations of money laundering and illegal betting operations. Several prominent figures in Bollywood were summoned by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with the case. "Congress party's Chhattisgarh Govt has left no opportunity to loot you. They did not leave even the name of 'Mahadev.' Two days back, a big operation took place in Raipur. A huge cache of currency notes was found. People say that the money belongs to gamblers and the placing bets... Congress leaders are filling their houses with this looted money. You can see in media reports that to whom its links go back to," he said. Modi asserted that central agencies would investigate all scams in the poll-bound state. He also alleged that Congress' priority was to distribute jobs to the leaders' families and to exclude the public from jobs. BJP releases manifesto for Chhattisgarh poll On Friday, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) released its manifesto titled "Modi's Guarantee for Chhattisgarh 2023" promising to fill 100,000 vacant government posts in Chhattisgarh in two years, providing monthly travel allowance for college students among other key guarantees. Unveiling the manifesto, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said that the BJP would make Chhattisgarh a fully developed state over the next five years if elected. "This isn't just a manifesto for us, it is a letter of faith. It's a pledge, resolve for the people of Chhattisgarh," Shah added. Elections in Chhattisgarh would be held in two phases - November 7 and November 17. The results will be announced on December 3.

India: Centre to extend free ration scheme for next five years, says PM Modi at poll rally

A former official of the US State Department under the previous Trump administration was on Friday (Nov 3) sentenced to nearly six years in prison for attacking police officers during the 2021 Capitol Hill riot. According to a report by the news agency Associated Press, Federico Kelin,&nbsp;a Marine Corps veteran,&nbsp;joined other supporters of former president Donald Trump in the January 6, 2021 attacks on the Capitol.&nbsp;

Federal prosecutors said that Kelin repeatedly assaulted police officers, urged rioters to join the fray and tried to stop police from shutting entrance doors. In their <a href="https://storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.uscourts.dcd.234329/gov.uscourts.dcd.234329.717.0.pdf">court filing</a>, prosecutors said Klein waged a relentless siege on police officers as he tried to enter the Capitol and stop Congress from certifying Joe Biden’s 2020 poll victory over Trump.&nbsp;

"On the afternoon of January 6, Klein, a 42-year-old former member of the US Marine Corps and presidential appointee to the State Department, joined the large mob fighting against the police on the West Plaza. While there, he shoved police officers who were trying to control the crowd and protect the building, including U.S. Capitol Police Officer&nbsp;Harvell. During that assault, Klein called out, “You can’t stop this!” the filing said.&nbsp;

"Klein was convicted of eight felonies – including six assaults, civil disorder and obstruction of an official proceeding – and four misdemeanours following a bench trial," the filing mentioned.

Klein, who did not testify at his trial, declined to address the court before US District Judge Trevor McFadden sentenced him to five years and 10 months in prison.

“Your actions on January 6th were shocking and egregious,” the judge told the 42-year-old. The man was also ordered to pay a $3,000 fine and $2,000 in restitution.&nbsp;

As per the Associated Press report, he worked in the State Department's Office of Brazilian and Southern Cone Affairs from 2017 and stepped down from the position on January 19, 2021, a day before Biden's inauguration.&nbsp;

On Friday, prosecutors said that Klein’s participation in the riot was likely motivated by a desire to keep his job as a presidential appointee.

Klein's attorney Stanley Woodward accused prosecutors of exaggerating his client's role in the riot due to his political connection to the Trump administration.

"Klein should be sentenced for his actual role in the events of the day, and not the more egregious conduct of others with which the government would have Mr. Klein be found guilty by association," Woodward said.

(With inputs from agencies)

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A former official of the US State Department under the previous Trump administration was on Friday (Nov 3) sentenced to nearly six years in prison for attacking police officers during the 2021 Capitol Hill riot.

A former official of the US State Department under the previous Trump administration was on Friday (Nov 3) sentenced to nearly six years in prison for attacking police officers during the 2021 Capitol Hill riot. According to a report by the news agency Associated Press, Federico Kelin, a Marine Corps veteran, joined other supporters of former president Donald Trump in the January 6, 2021 attacks on the Capitol. Federal prosecutors said that Kelin repeatedly assaulted police officers, urged rioters to join the fray and tried to stop police from shutting entrance doors. In their court filing, prosecutors said Klein waged a relentless siege on police officers as he tried to enter the Capitol and stop Congress from certifying Joe Biden’s 2020 poll victory over Trump. "On the afternoon of January 6, Klein, a 42-year-old former member of the US Marine Corps and presidential appointee to the State Department, joined the large mob fighting against the police on the West Plaza. While there, he shoved police officers who were trying to control the crowd and protect the building, including U.S. Capitol Police Officer Harvell. During that assault, Klein called out, “You can’t stop this!” the filing said. "Klein was convicted of eight felonies – including six assaults, civil disorder and obstruction of an official proceeding – and four misdemeanours following a bench trial," the filing mentioned. Klein, who did not testify at his trial, declined to address the court before US District Judge Trevor McFadden sentenced him to five years and 10 months in prison. “Your actions on January 6th were shocking and egregious,” the judge told the 42-year-old. The man was also ordered to pay a $3,000 fine and $2,000 in restitution. As per the Associated Press report, he worked in the State Department's Office of Brazilian and Southern Cone Affairs from 2017 and stepped down from the position on January 19, 2021, a day before Biden's inauguration. On Friday, prosecutors said that Klein’s participation in the riot was likely motivated by a desire to keep his job as a presidential appointee. Klein's attorney Stanley Woodward accused prosecutors of exaggerating his client's role in the riot due to his political connection to the Trump administration. "Klein should be sentenced for his actual role in the events of the day, and not the more egregious conduct of others with which the government would have Mr. Klein be found guilty by association," Woodward said. (With inputs from agencies)

Capitol Hill riot: Ex-US State Department official sentenced to nearly 6 years in prison

The death toll due to an earthquake in Nepal has climbed to 157, the news agency Reuters reported on Saturday (Nov 4). Rescue workers started digging through the rubble of collapsed houses with their bare hands to search for any survivors.

The death toll due to an earthquake in Nepal has climbed to 157, the news agency Reuters reported on Saturday (Nov 4). Rescue workers started digging through the rubble of collapsed houses with their bare hands to search for any survivors. The earthquake struck the Jajarkot region in the west on Friday night with a magnitude of 6.4, Nepal's National Seismological Centre said. However, the German Research Centre for Geosciences measured it at 5.7 and the US Geological Survey at 5.6. Officials said that although the quake's magnitude was not severe, the damage and the death toll were high due to the poor quality of construction in the area and because it struck while people slept. Officials pointed out that rescue work was expected to be slow as emergency teams had to first clear roads blocked by landslides in many places. 'Residents too scared to go into cracked houses' Speaking to Reuters, Jajarkot district official Harish Chandra Sharma that the number of injured could be in the hundreds and deaths could go up as well. Sharma said that many houses collapsed and many others developed cracks. Thousands of residents spent the entire night in cold, open grounds because they were too scared to go into the cracked houses as aftershocks struck. "I have myself not been able to go in," he added. PM Dahal oversees rescue and relief ops Earlier on Saturday, Nepalese Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal arrived in Jajarkot with a 16-member army medical team to oversee search, rescue and relief. According to Prime Minister Dahal's office, political parties, social workers and the public were urged to donate funds to help arrange food, water, clothes and tents for the survivors. The epicentre of the earthquake was in the village of Ramidanda. As per the National Seismological Centre, 175 aftershocks were recorded in ajarkot and six of them were of magnitude 4 or higher. The tremors were also felt in northern parts of neighbouring India, shaking buildings and forcing people to run into the streets late on Friday night. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he was deeply saddened by the loss of lives and damage in Nepal. "India stands in solidarity with the people of Nepal and is ready to extend all possible assistance. Our thoughts are with the bereaved families and we wish the injured a quick recovery," Modi said in a post on X. (With inputs from agencies)

Nepal earthquake: Rescuers dig through rubble with bare hands as deaths climb to 157

Thousands of garment workers in Bangladesh, who have been protesting for a week to demand a near-tripling of wages, clashed with police on Saturday (Nov 4) near the capital city of Dhaka as garment factories reopened in defiance of the protest.

Thousands of garment workers in Bangladesh, who have been protesting for a week to demand a near-tripling of wages, clashed with police on Saturday (Nov 4) near the capital city of Dhaka as garment factories reopened in defiance of the protest. According to a report by the news agency AFP, the clashes broke out in the industrial town of Ashulia, west of Dhaka, after around 10,000 workers attempted to prevent their colleagues from returning to their shifts. Speaking to AFP, Ashulia police chief Mohammad Sarowar Alam said that the striking garment workers hurled stones and bricks at officers and tried to block roads. "We dispersed them by firing tear gas," Alam said, adding that 1,500 security personnel had been deployed in Ashulia and nearby Savar to keep order. On Monday, protests were also held in Ashulia, Gazipur and Hemayetpur. Protests halt production for top fashion brands There are a total of 3,500 garment factories in Bangladesh which account for around 85 per cent of the country's $55 billion exports, supplying many of the top global brands including Zara, Levi's and H&M. Since the beginning of the protests, dozens of factories have been ransacked by the protesting workers, and several hundred other factories have been shut down by their owners to avoid vandalism. Among them are "many of the country's bigger factories, who make clothing for almost all major Western brands and retailers," Kalpona Akter, president of the Bangladesh Garments and Industrial Workers Federation (BGIWF), told AFP. "They include Gap, Walmart, H&M, Zara, Inditex, Bestseller, Levi's, Marks and Spencer, Primark and Aldi," Akter added. Garment workers have said that a sharp increase in living costs has left them struggling to provide for their families. AFP reported on Saturday that the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA), which represents factory owners, has offered workers a 25 per cent pay raise. However, this is significantly short of the $209 (23,000 taka) monthly wage that the protests called for. Akter also told the news agency that brands and retailers only care about smooth shipments and profits, and are not concerned about the well-being of the workers, many of whom are half-starving. (With inputs from agencies)

Bangladesh: Garment workers clash with police during protests

As the Israel-Hamas war rages on, the Turkish foreign ministry said on Saturday (Nov 4) that it decided to call its ambassador from Israel to Ankara for consultations.

As the Israel-Hamas war rages on, the Turkish foreign ministry said on Saturday (Nov 4) that it decided to call its ambassador from Israel to Ankara for consultations. In a statement, the foreign ministry said the decision to recall Sakir Özkan Torunlar was taken due to Israel's refusal of a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and also its refusal for continuous and unhindered flow of humanitarian aid. "In view of the unfolding humanitarian tragedy in Gaza caused by the continuing attacks by Israel against civilians, and Israel’s refusal of calls for a ceasefire and continuous and unhindered flow of humanitarian aid, it was decided to recall our Ambassador in Tel Aviv, H.E. Mr. Şakir Özkan Torunlar, to Ankara for consultations," the statement said. Click here to follow LIVE updates on the Israel-Hamas war Since Hamas launched an unprecedented attack against Israel on October 7 and Israel responded by pounding the Gaza Strip, Turkey has sharply escalated its criticism of Tel Aviv as the humanitarian crisis in Gaza intensified. Israel already withdrew all diplomats from Turkey as security precaution Israel has already withdrawn all its diplomats from Turkey and other regional countries as a security precaution. Last weekend, the Israeli foreign ministry said it was "re-evaluating" its relations with Ankara because of Turkey's increasingly heated rhetoric about the Israel-Hamas war. Turkey will bring Israeli war crimes to ICC: Erdogan Earlier on Saturday, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said that his government will bring Israeli war crimes to the International Criminal Court (ICC). “I said something in my speech at the Palestine Rally. I announced that we would support initiatives that would bring Israel’s human rights violations and war crimes to the International Criminal Court. Our relevant authorities, especially our Foreign Ministry, will carry out this work," President Erdogan told reporters. Also read: We must do more to protect Palestinians, says visiting US Secy of State Blinken Netanyahu also said that he held Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu personally responsible for the growing civilian deaths in the Gaza Strip. "Netanyahu is no longer someone we can talk to. We have written him off," he added. However, the Turkish president said that Ankara was not fully breaking off diplomatic relations with Tel Aviv. "Completely severing ties is not possible, especially in international diplomacy," Erdogan said.

Israel-Hamas war: Turkey recalls ambassador from Israel after Tel Aviv's ceasefire refusal

Zhang Hongli, the former vice president of the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC), is under investigation for suspected corruption, China's Central Commission for Discipline Inspection said on Saturday (Nov 4). According to the commission, Zhang was suspected of serious disciplinary and legal violations. The ruling Communist Party did not provide any further details.

He is the latest former top banker to come under official scrutiny over corruption allegations as Chinese President Xi Jinping has waged a sweeping campaign on deep-seated official corruption since coming to power more than a decade back.&nbsp;

A few weeks back, the country's top prosecutor formally arrested Bank of China's <a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/former-bank-of-china-chairman-liu-liange-arrested-for-corruption-647392">former chairperson Liu Lian'ge</a> following months of investigation. Lian'ge, 62, had been under investigation for severe violations of discipline and law, the anti-corruption watchdog said.&nbsp;

He was arrested on suspicion of taking bribes and illegally granting loans.&nbsp;

At the start of October, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-former-head-of-state-owned-banking-giant-fired-from-ccp-644586">Li Xiaopeng, the former head of Everbright Group</a>, was fired from the Communist Party and dismissed from public service. Li accepted gifts and money, defied a party policy on improving conduct and "attempted to obstruct the investigation into his case".

"Li had sought benefits for others in the selection and appointment of officials and took advantage of his power to secure profits for his relatives in their business operating activities," a report by the Xinhua news agency said.&nbsp;

Li had previously served in leadership positions in various major Chinese banks. The investigation found that Li accepted bribes, illegally held stakes in non-listed companies, and misused power to grant loans and business contracts in exchange for money.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

Zhang Hongli, the former vice president of the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC), is under investigation for suspected corruption, China's Central Commission for Discipline Inspection said on Saturday (Nov 4).

Zhang Hongli, the former vice president of the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC), is under investigation for suspected corruption, China's Central Commission for Discipline Inspection said on Saturday (Nov 4). According to the commission, Zhang was suspected of serious disciplinary and legal violations. The ruling Communist Party did not provide any further details. He is the latest former top banker to come under official scrutiny over corruption allegations as Chinese President Xi Jinping has waged a sweeping campaign on deep-seated official corruption since coming to power more than a decade back. A few weeks back, the country's top prosecutor formally arrested Bank of China's former chairperson Liu Lian'ge following months of investigation. Lian'ge, 62, had been under investigation for severe violations of discipline and law, the anti-corruption watchdog said. He was arrested on suspicion of taking bribes and illegally granting loans. At the start of October, Li Xiaopeng, the former head of Everbright Group, was fired from the Communist Party and dismissed from public service. Li accepted gifts and money, defied a party policy on improving conduct and "attempted to obstruct the investigation into his case". "Li had sought benefits for others in the selection and appointment of officials and took advantage of his power to secure profits for his relatives in their business operating activities," a report by the Xinhua news agency said. Li had previously served in leadership positions in various major Chinese banks. The investigation found that Li accepted bribes, illegally held stakes in non-listed companies, and misused power to grant loans and business contracts in exchange for money. (With inputs from agencies)

China: Former top official of bank under investigation for suspected corruption

Li Xiaopeng, the former head of Chinese state-owned banking giant Everbright Group, was kicked out of the ruling Communist Party and dismissed from public office because of severe violations of discipline and law, state media reported on Monday (Oct 9).

Li Xiaopeng, the former head of Chinese state-owned banking giant Everbright Group, was kicked out of the ruling Communist Party and dismissed from public office because of severe violations of discipline and law, state media reported on Monday (Oct 9). According to a report by the Xinhua news agency, Li accepted gifts and money, defied a party policy on improving conduct and "attempted to obstruct the investigation into his case". "Li had sought benefits for others in the selection and appointment of officials and took advantage of his power to secure profits for his relatives in their business operating activities," the report added. The punishments for Li were handed down following a disciplinary investigation. Who is Li Xiaopeng? Li is an economist and has spent most of his career in the finance industry. He served in leadership positions in various major Chinese banks. He had previously served as Everbright's party secretary and chairman. According to a report by CCTV, the investigation found out that Li accepted bribes, illegally held stakes in non-listed companies, and misused power to grant loans and business contracts in exchange for money. In March, the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection (CCDI) in March said it would launch an "inspection tour" targeting 30 state-owned enterprises, including Everbright and other major players in China's financial sector. He is the latest financial executive in the country found guilty under President Xi-Jinping's anti-corruption campaign. Last month, the former chairman and CCP chief of China Life Insurance, Wang Bin, was handed "death with a two-year reprieve" for taking bribes and hiding overseas savings. Xinhua reported that Wang's sentence could be commuted to life imprisonment with no further reduction or parole after two years. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Hamas said on Friday (Nov 3) that a deadly Israeli strike hit near the biggest hospital in Gaza. Citing an official statement, the news agency AFP reported that Israeli forces targeted a convoy of ambulances which was transporting the wounded" from Gaza City towards Rafah. Several people were killed and dozens of others were wounded in an Israeli strike at the entrance of the Al-Shifa hospital.&nbsp;

Multiple bodies were seen beside a damaged ambulance, the AFP report said. Speaking to the news agency about the incident, the Israeli military said it was unable to address or confirm specific queries at this time.&nbsp;

Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/hezbollah-chief-warns-israel-of-wider-conflict-blames-us-for-gaza-war-654836">Hezbollah chief warns Israel of wider conflict, blames US for Gaza war</a>

As per the World Health Organization (WHO), the Al-Shifa hospital has been facing severe overcrowding, with a bed occupancy rate of 164 per cent. This strike comes just weeks after the al-Ahli hospital in Gaza was struck which killed hundreds. Gaza officials blamed Israel for this strike but Israel denied involvement.

Recently, French intelligence indicated that the blast at the hospital was caused by a Palestinian rocket and not an Israeli airstrike.&nbsp; 
Meanwhile, the health ministry in Gaza said that around 16 hospitals in the war-torn region were not functioning because of damage from strikes and a lack of fuel.&nbsp;

On Wednesday, the news agency Reuters reported that the only cancer treatment hospital in Gaza.&nbsp;

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israel-wont-agree-to-temporary-ceasefire-without-release-of-hostages-pm-netanyahu-654859">Israel won't agree to temporary ceasefire without release of hostages: PM Netanyahu</a>

Amid the intensifying war between Israel and Hamas, the only cancer treatment hospital in Gaza was out of service as it ran out of fuel, the news agency Reuters reported.

Addressing a press conference, &nbsp;Turkish-Palestinian Friendship Hospital's director Subhi Skaik said that the hospital had used up its fuel and was out of service.

"We tell the world don't leave cancer patients to a certain death due to the hospital being out of service," Skaik added.&nbsp;

Confirming Skaik's comments, Palestinian Health Minister Mai al-Kaila said the lives of 70 cancer patients inside the hospital were seriously threatened.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

Hamas said on Friday (Nov 3) that a deadly Israeli strike hit near the biggest hospital in Gaza. Citing an official statement, the news agency AFP reported that Israeli forces targeted a convoy of ambulances which was transporting the wounded" from Gaza City towards Rafah.

Hamas said on Friday (Nov 3) that a deadly Israeli strike hit near the biggest hospital in Gaza. Citing an official statement, the news agency AFP reported that Israeli forces targeted a convoy of ambulances which was transporting the wounded" from Gaza City towards Rafah. Several people were killed and dozens of others were wounded in an Israeli strike at the entrance of the Al-Shifa hospital. Multiple bodies were seen beside a damaged ambulance, the AFP report said. Speaking to the news agency about the incident, the Israeli military said it was unable to address or confirm specific queries at this time. Also read: Hezbollah chief warns Israel of wider conflict, blames US for Gaza war As per the World Health Organization (WHO), the Al-Shifa hospital has been facing severe overcrowding, with a bed occupancy rate of 164 per cent. This strike comes just weeks after the al-Ahli hospital in Gaza was struck which killed hundreds. Gaza officials blamed Israel for this strike but Israel denied involvement. Recently, French intelligence indicated that the blast at the hospital was caused by a Palestinian rocket and not an Israeli airstrike. Meanwhile, the health ministry in Gaza said that around 16 hospitals in the war-torn region were not functioning because of damage from strikes and a lack of fuel. On Wednesday, the news agency Reuters reported that the only cancer treatment hospital in Gaza. Also read: Israel won't agree to temporary ceasefire without release of hostages: PM Netanyahu Amid the intensifying war between Israel and Hamas, the only cancer treatment hospital in Gaza was out of service as it ran out of fuel, the news agency Reuters reported. Addressing a press conference, Turkish-Palestinian Friendship Hospital's director Subhi Skaik said that the hospital had used up its fuel and was out of service. "We tell the world don't leave cancer patients to a certain death due to the hospital being out of service," Skaik added. Confirming Skaik's comments, Palestinian Health Minister Mai al-Kaila said the lives of 70 cancer patients inside the hospital were seriously threatened. (With inputs from agencies)

Israel-Hamas war: Hamas says several killed after Israeli strike hits near biggest hospital in Gaza

An ally of President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday (Nov 2) that Poland, a NATO member state, was now considered a dangerous enemy by Russia and could end up losing its statehood if it continued on its current course.

An ally of President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday (Nov 2) that Poland, a NATO member state, was now considered a dangerous enemy by Russia and could end up losing its statehood if it continued on its current course. Dmitry Medvedev, the former Russian president, made this remark in an article on Russia-Poland relations, the news agency Reuters reported. Medvedev, now the deputy chairman of Russia's Security Council, said in the article that Moscow would treat Poland precisely as a historical enemy. "If there is no hope for reconciliation with the enemy, Russia should have only one and a very tough attitude regarding its fate," Medvedev said. "History has more than once delivered a merciless verdict to the presumptuous Poles: no matter how ambitious the revanchist plans may be, their collapse could lead to the death of Polish statehood in its entirety," he added. Poland slams Medvedev's warning Stanisław Żaryn, a Polish security official, slammed Medvedev's warning and told the PAP news agency that Russian leaders had been stoking hatred towards Poland for many years. Kilka słów komentarza o ost. ataku propagandowym D. Miedwiediewa na Polskę, a także szerszym kontekście. Kreml próbuje wymusić na Zachodzie zgodę na reset i wznowienie relacji. Polska mu w tym przeszkadza, więc jest - i będzie - atakowana.https://t.co/OAFkNOkYQR — Stanisław Żaryn (@StZaryn) November 3, 2023 × Żaryn said that Medvedev's article was full of hatred and threats against Poland and NATO and typical of Krelmin's propaganda. The official told PAP Medvedev “repeated the main lies propagated against Poland.” His article proved that Moscow was aware of Warsaw's role in significantly reducing Russia’s influence in Europe in recent years. Russia was also seeking to pressure Europe into resuming political and economic cooperation with Russia, while Poland was blocking such an operation which sparked aggression from the Kremlin. Russia's ongoing offensive in Ukraine has further strained the relations between Moscow and Warsaw. Poland has backed Ukraine since the beginning of the war in February last year, providing Kyiv with weapons, and financial and humanitarian aid worth around $4.5 billion. (With inputs from agencies)

Poland considered a dangerous enemy by Russia: Putin ally

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, who is in Israel, said on Friday (Nov 3) "we must do more" to protect Palestinian civilians. Addressing a press conference in Tel Aviv, Blinken said that Hamas does not care for the well-being of Palestinians, adding that the Palestinian militant group uses people as human shields.

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, who is in Israel, said on Friday (Nov 3) "we must do more" to protect Palestinian civilians. Addressing a press conference in Tel Aviv, Blinken said that Hamas does not care for the well-being of Palestinians, adding that the Palestinian militant group uses people as human shields. In his second visit to Israel since the war began, Blinken told reporters the Jewish state would never stand alone. The US secretary of state also said that the Israeli government was committed to ensuring aid in Gaza, adding he discussed "humanitarian pauses" in the Gaza Strip with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Click here to follow LIVE updates on the Israel-Hamas war "We believe that each of these efforts (to protect Palestinian civilians and increase aid into Gaza) would be facilitated by humanitarian pauses, by arrangements on the ground that increase security for civilians and permit the more effective and sustained delivery of humanitarian assistance," he said, and called for protection of journalists covering the conflict in Gaza. US determined to prevent escalation of ongoing war: Blinken "It's vitally important how Israel does this (conducts the war), including with the highest regard for the protection of civilians, and that of course includes journalists," he added. This is Blinken's second trip to Israel in a month as Israel's ground offensive in Gaza has intensified. Upon his arrival, Blinken told journalists that Washington was determined to prevent the escalation of the ongoing conflict and to continue efforts to get humanitarian assistance in Gaza. Also read: UN seeks $1.2 billion aid to support people in Gaza, West Bank The ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas has killed thousands. In Gaza, at least 9,227 people have been killed so far. Meanwhile, over 1,400 people have been killed on the Israeli side. US entirely responsible for Israel-Hamas war: Hezbollah chief Meanwhile, in his first speech since the Israel-Hamas war started, Hezbollah Chief Hassan Nasrallah said on Friday that the US was entirely responsible for the conflict. "America is entirely responsible for the ongoing war on Gaza and its people, and Israel is simply a tool of execution," Nasrallah said in a televised broadcast. The US "impedes a ceasefire and the end of the aggression," he added.

Israel-Hamas war: We must do more to protect Palestinians, says visiting US Secy of State Blinken

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Friday (Nov 3) that Israel would not agree to a temporary truce in its war on Hamas without the release of hostages taken from Israel to Gaza.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Friday (Nov 3) that Israel would not agree to a temporary truce in its war on Hamas without the release of hostages taken from Israel to Gaza. Following his meeting with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken in Tel Aviv, Prime Minister Netanyahu told reporters, "We're continuing with all our force and Israel is refusing a temporary truce that doesn't include the release of our hostages." "Israel will not permit the transfer of fuel to the Gaza Strip and opposes the transfer of funding to Gaza. Citizens of Israel, from the outbreak of war on that black sabbath, we have lost many civilians, fighters, soldiers, members of the security services, police, and emergency workers. We've lost incredible combat soldiers, beloved Israelis," Netanyahu added. Click here to follow LIVE updates on the Israel-Hamas war Since the start of the conflict, both Israel and the US have ruled out a blanket ceasefire which they said would allow Hamas to regroup and resupply. A few days ago, Netanyahu said his government was not prepared to agree to a ceasefire with Hamas, saying it would be "to surrender to terrorism, to surrender to barbarism." 'Palestinians at grave risk of genocide': UN experts call for ceasefire On Thursday, a group of independent United Nations experts called for a humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza, saying that time was running out for Palestinians in the war-torn region who were at a grave risk of genocide. In a statement, the group of experts said, "We remain convinced that the Palestinian people are at grave risk of genocide. We demand a humanitarian ceasefire to ensure that aid reaches those who need it the most." Also read: We must do more to protect Palestinians, says Blinken Last week, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres also called for “immediate” release of hostages and a humanitarian ceasefire. “I reiterate my appeal for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire, the unconditional release of all hostages, and the delivery of a sustained humanitarian relief at a scale that meets the needs of the people of Gaza,” Guterres said during his visit to Nepal. "We must join forces to end this nightmare for the people of Gaza, Israel and all those affected around the world," he added. (With inputs from agencies)

Israel won't agree to temporary ceasefire without release of hostages: PM Netanyahu

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