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Israeli airstrikes on Beirut and Masnaa have resulted in catastrophic damage, with extensive destruction reported in both areas. The strikes come amid heightened tensions in the region, further escalating the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah. Casualty figures are still being assessed as emergency teams respond to the devastation.

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An increasingly powerful hurricane threatening "catastrophic," dangerous storm surges and flooding was forecast to smash into Florida's Gulf coast on Thursday, as thousands of residents evacuated towns along the US state's shoreline.

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Helene strengthened into a hurricane mid-morning Wednesday in the Gulf of Mexico and is "expected to bring life-threatening storm surge, damaging winds, and flooding rains to a large portion of Florida and the Southeastern United States," the National Hurricane Center in Miami said in its latest bulletin.

Maximum sustained winds have increased to 85 miles (137 kilometers) per hour with higher gusts, as the storm moves north at 12 mph.

"Strengthening is forecast, and Helene is expected to be a major hurricane when it reaches the Florida Big Bend coast Thursday evening," the NHC added.

The storm now has the potential to roar ashore as an intensely powerful Category 4 hurricane, on the five-level Saffir-Simpson scale, potentially with sustained winds of 130 miles per hour, the center said.

"A catastrophic and deadly storm surge is likely along portions of the Florida Big Bend coast, where inundation could reach as high as 20 feet (six meters) above ground level, along with destructive waves," according to the NHC.

The storm also has potential to "penetrate well inland," it added. Several states are in the warning cone, and Atlanta, a Georgia metropolis hundreds of miles from the Gulf Coast and whose region is home to five million people, is forecast to experience close to tropical storm-force winds and heavy rain into Friday.

President Joe Biden was briefed on the storm Wednesday. "The entire Biden-Harris Administration stands ready to provide further assistance to Florida, and other states in the path of the storm, as needed," the White House said in a statement.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has issued a state of emergency for nearly all of Florida's 67 counties, including Miami-Dade. He has mobilized the National Guard and positioned thousands of personnel to prepare for possible search and rescue operations and power restoration.

"The impacts are going to be far beyond the eye of the storm," DeSantis said as he urged Floridians to rush preparations to completion and evacuate if ordered.

Helene earlier lashed Mexico's Yucatan peninsula, home to multiple tourist hotspots, including Cancun. By Wednesday afternoon, the storm's outer bands were buffeting the southern Florida Keys.

Sixteen Florida counties have announced mandatory partial evacuation orders, while two have ordered the evacuation of all residents. DeSantis said at least 62 health care facilities, from hospitals to nursing homes, have already begun evacuations.

- Whole state bracing -&nbsp;

A "direct impact" was likely in the Tallahassee region, where coastal communities already looked like ghost towns by Wednesday afternoon. 
In Crawfordville, potentially in the storm's direct path, wheelchair-bound residents of the Eden Springs Nursing and Rehab Center were being placed on coach buses for evacuation.

Other locals were seen loading up on gas and supplies, filling sandbags and boarding up homes and businesses. Communities across a wide swath of northwest Florida -- including Tampa Bay, an area of more than three million residents -- faced the dangerous threats of storm surge, heavy rain and fierce winds.

In St. Petersburg, adjacent to Tampa, cars lined up at supply donation or distribution centers while people filled sandbags. Teacher Lorraine Major, seen making her own preparations, has lived in Florida her whole life. "You get used to it," she said of the multiple storms and hurricanes that batter her state every year.

"But these last couple of years, the hurricanes are getting really, really bad," the 44-year-old told AFP in St. Petersburg.

In nearby Clearwater, resident Jasper MacFarland laid sand bags at his house entrance. "I expect the water to come up and I just don't want it to get in the house," he said.

A 250-mile stretch of coastline, essentially from Tampa Bay to just shy of Panama City, on the Florida panhandle is under hurricane warning. If forecasts are confirmed, Helene would become the most powerful hurricane to hit the US in more than a year.

Category 3 Hurricane Idalia hit northwestern Florida in August 2023. Researchers say climate change likely plays a role in the rapid intensification of storms, because there is more energy in a warmer ocean for them to feed on.

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An increasingly powerful hurricane threatening "catastrophic," dangerous storm surges and flooding was forecast to smash into Florida's Gulf coast on Thursday, as thousands of residents evacuated towns along the US state's shoreline.

An increasingly powerful hurricane threatening "catastrophic," dangerous storm surges and flooding was forecast to smash into Florida's Gulf coast on Thursday, as thousands of residents evacuated towns along the US state's shoreline. Helene strengthened into a hurricane mid-morning Wednesday in the Gulf of Mexico and is "expected to bring life-threatening storm surge, damaging winds, and flooding rains to a large portion of Florida and the Southeastern United States," the National Hurricane Center in Miami said in its latest bulletin. Maximum sustained winds have increased to 85 miles (137 kilometers) per hour with higher gusts, as the storm moves north at 12 mph. "Strengthening is forecast, and Helene is expected to be a major hurricane when it reaches the Florida Big Bend coast Thursday evening," the NHC added. The storm now has the potential to roar ashore as an intensely powerful Category 4 hurricane, on the five-level Saffir-Simpson scale, potentially with sustained winds of 130 miles per hour, the center said. "A catastrophic and deadly storm surge is likely along portions of the Florida Big Bend coast, where inundation could reach as high as 20 feet (six meters) above ground level, along with destructive waves," according to the NHC. The storm also has potential to "penetrate well inland," it added. Several states are in the warning cone, and Atlanta, a Georgia metropolis hundreds of miles from the Gulf Coast and whose region is home to five million people, is forecast to experience close to tropical storm-force winds and heavy rain into Friday. President Joe Biden was briefed on the storm Wednesday. "The entire Biden-Harris Administration stands ready to provide further assistance to Florida, and other states in the path of the storm, as needed," the White House said in a statement. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has issued a state of emergency for nearly all of Florida's 67 counties, including Miami-Dade. He has mobilized the National Guard and positioned thousands of personnel to prepare for possible search and rescue operations and power restoration. "The impacts are going to be far beyond the eye of the storm," DeSantis said as he urged Floridians to rush preparations to completion and evacuate if ordered. Helene earlier lashed Mexico's Yucatan peninsula, home to multiple tourist hotspots, including Cancun. By Wednesday afternoon, the storm's outer bands were buffeting the southern Florida Keys. Sixteen Florida counties have announced mandatory partial evacuation orders, while two have ordered the evacuation of all residents. DeSantis said at least 62 health care facilities, from hospitals to nursing homes, have already begun evacuations. - Whole state bracing - A "direct impact" was likely in the Tallahassee region, where coastal communities already looked like ghost towns by Wednesday afternoon. In Crawfordville, potentially in the storm's direct path, wheelchair-bound residents of the Eden Springs Nursing and Rehab Center were being placed on coach buses for evacuation. Other locals were seen loading up on gas and supplies, filling sandbags and boarding up homes and businesses. Communities across a wide swath of northwest Florida -- including Tampa Bay, an area of more than three million residents -- faced the dangerous threats of storm surge, heavy rain and fierce winds. In St. Petersburg, adjacent to Tampa, cars lined up at supply donation or distribution centers while people filled sandbags. Teacher Lorraine Major, seen making her own preparations, has lived in Florida her whole life. "You get used to it," she said of the multiple storms and hurricanes that batter her state every year. "But these last couple of years, the hurricanes are getting really, really bad," the 44-year-old told AFP in St. Petersburg. In nearby Clearwater, resident Jasper MacFarland laid sand bags at his house entrance. "I expect the water to come up and I just don't want it to get in the house," he said. A 250-mile stretch of coastline, essentially from Tampa Bay to just shy of Panama City, on the Florida panhandle is under hurricane warning. If forecasts are confirmed, Helene would become the most powerful hurricane to hit the US in more than a year. Category 3 Hurricane Idalia hit northwestern Florida in August 2023. Researchers say climate change likely plays a role in the rapid intensification of storms, because there is more energy in a warmer ocean for them to feed on. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Hurricane Helene strengthens, threatens ‘catastrophic’ storms in Florida

It may appear to be a prank to many, but this TikToker is seriously claiming that he is a 'time traveller' from 2671 who has travelled across ages to warn humans about the catastrophic events due to happen this year.&nbsp;

Eno Alaric,&nbsp;who is @radianttimetraveller on TikTok, has more than 900,000 followers and is posting predictions about events in the future.

He had earlier warned about aliens visiting our planet, twin planets colliding with Earth and beginning of the World War 3.

In his latest post, he has come up with five catastrophic events which he claims will take place before the year 2024 comes to an end.&nbsp;

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“Wild events to come in 2024…) “Many of you still don’t believe I am a real-time traveller so remember these five events to come in the final months of 2024," he began his predictions.

<h2>Here are five catastrophic events predicted by time-traveller</h2>

His first prediction is about the discovery of skyscraper-sized giraffes and other oversized animals in&nbsp;Australia. He said that this discovery will be made on September 20.

“Large versions of 70 different types of animals are found in a hidden part of Australia. This includes 3ft spiders, 60ft butterflies, and even giraffes as tall as skyscrapers," the time-traveller claimed.

He further predicted that the Sun would emit a different kind of energy on October 23, which would help humans in learning about their own mortality.&nbsp;

“The Sun lets out a rare and unknown type of energy that allows people to see how they pass. This happens to millions of people every day for about three months, some learn they never pass and have immortality," Eno stated.

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He further predicted that a celebrity musician, who is believed to be dead, will reappear on October 25. “A very famous celebrity comes out and reveals he faked his own passing. He was known as a ‘legend’ and will be the most famous person on Earth when he returns to making music,” he claimed.

The last two events he predicted were the most catastrophic and worrisome, which are the disappearance of the Sun for a week and the discovery of an alien artefact that will spread a disease with no cure.

“November 9: The Sun disappears for a week straight, causing the world to go into its first Purge. November 12: An alien artefact is found buried beneath the ice in Antarctica. It contains a mysterious disease, it spreads quickly through the world, it has no cure," he stated.

(With inputs from agencies)

It may appear to be a prank to many, but this TikToker is seriously claiming that he is a 'time traveller' from 2671 who has travelled across ages to warn humans about the catastrophic events due to happen this year.

It may appear to be a prank to many, but this TikToker is seriously claiming that he is a 'time traveller' from 2671 who has travelled across ages to warn humans about the catastrophic events due to happen this year. Eno Alaric, who is @radianttimetraveller on TikTok, has more than 900,000 followers and is posting predictions about events in the future. He had earlier warned about aliens visiting our planet, twin planets colliding with Earth and beginning of the World War 3. In his latest post, he has come up with five catastrophic events which he claims will take place before the year 2024 comes to an end. Also Read: 'New Nostradamus' says four of his predictions have come true this year “Wild events to come in 2024…) “Many of you still don’t believe I am a real-time traveller so remember these five events to come in the final months of 2024," he began his predictions. Here are five catastrophic events predicted by time-traveller His first prediction is about the discovery of skyscraper-sized giraffes and other oversized animals in Australia. He said that this discovery will be made on September 20. “Large versions of 70 different types of animals are found in a hidden part of Australia. This includes 3ft spiders, 60ft butterflies, and even giraffes as tall as skyscrapers," the time-traveller claimed. He further predicted that the Sun would emit a different kind of energy on October 23, which would help humans in learning about their own mortality. “The Sun lets out a rare and unknown type of energy that allows people to see how they pass. This happens to millions of people every day for about three months, some learn they never pass and have immortality," Eno stated. Watch: US elections: Forecaster Allan Lichtman releases his prediction on the US polls He further predicted that a celebrity musician, who is believed to be dead, will reappear on October 25. “A very famous celebrity comes out and reveals he faked his own passing. He was known as a ‘legend’ and will be the most famous person on Earth when he returns to making music,” he claimed. The last two events he predicted were the most catastrophic and worrisome, which are the disappearance of the Sun for a week and the discovery of an alien artefact that will spread a disease with no cure. “November 9: The Sun disappears for a week straight, causing the world to go into its first Purge. November 12: An alien artefact is found buried beneath the ice in Antarctica. It contains a mysterious disease, it spreads quickly through the world, it has no cure," he stated. (With inputs from agencies)

'Time-traveller' says on THESE five dates the world will witness catastrophic events this year. They are...

NASA has sounded&nbsp;an alarm regarding the massive 380-foot giant Asteroid 2011 MW1 which is hurtling at a dangerous speed towards Earth.&nbsp;

The American space agency has revealed that Asteroid 2011 MW1 is not some typical space pebble.&nbsp;

It is massive in size when&nbsp;compared&nbsp;to other asteroids which come into Earth's cosmic neighbourhood. This near-Earth object is as big as a skyscraper.&nbsp;

The asteroid is hurtling towards our planet at a scary speed of 28,946 km per hour and will be just 2.4 million miles when it makes its close approach, as per&nbsp;data from&nbsp;NASA’s CNEOS.&nbsp;

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The asteroid is expected to make its closest approach on July 25. According to NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), it will be flying at a distance of 4.43 million miles which is a stone's throw away, in astronomical terms.&nbsp;

In case the asteroid deviates from its orbit, the consequences can be scary and maybe catastrophic for Earth.

<h2>Is the 380-foot asteroid a threat to Earth?</h2>

Even though the 380-foot asteroid flying towards Earth at scary speed can raise concerns, as of now people don't need to panic.&nbsp;

NASA has been tracking the trajectory of the asteroid and has said it will be flying at a safe distance. Hence, Asteroid 2011 MW1 has not been marked as potentially hazardous.

Scientists have always been concerned about the asteroids racing towards Earth and carrying the potential of wiping out the entire human race.&nbsp;

Watch:&nbsp;Indian astronauts to train at NASA from August

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Such space rocks are remnants left when the solar systems were formed and frequently make a close flyby of Earth, often causing concern&nbsp;to those tracking it.

Even though many of them have not been able to become an immediate threat, some have even been deflected due to their alarming proximity and massive size.

(With inputs from agencies)

NASA has sounded an alarm regarding the massive 380-foot giant Asteroid 2011 MW1 which is hurtling at a dangerous speed towards Earth. The American space agency has revealed that Asteroid 2011 MW1 is not some typical space pebble.

NASA has sounded an alarm regarding the massive 380-foot giant Asteroid 2011 MW1 which is hurtling at a dangerous speed towards Earth. The American space agency has revealed that Asteroid 2011 MW1 is not some typical space pebble. It is massive in size when compared to other asteroids which come into Earth's cosmic neighbourhood. This near-Earth object is as big as a skyscraper. The asteroid is hurtling towards our planet at a scary speed of 28,946 km per hour and will be just 2.4 million miles when it makes its close approach, as per data from NASA’s CNEOS. Also Read: NASA warns against 180-ft asteroid hurtling towards Earth at scary speed The asteroid is expected to make its closest approach on July 25. According to NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), it will be flying at a distance of 4.43 million miles which is a stone's throw away, in astronomical terms. In case the asteroid deviates from its orbit, the consequences can be scary and maybe catastrophic for Earth. Is the 380-foot asteroid a threat to Earth? Even though the 380-foot asteroid flying towards Earth at scary speed can raise concerns, as of now people don't need to panic. NASA has been tracking the trajectory of the asteroid and has said it will be flying at a safe distance. Hence, Asteroid 2011 MW1 has not been marked as potentially hazardous. Scientists have always been concerned about the asteroids racing towards Earth and carrying the potential of wiping out the entire human race. Watch: Indian astronauts to train at NASA from August Such space rocks are remnants left when the solar systems were formed and frequently make a close flyby of Earth, often causing concern to those tracking it. Even though many of them have not been able to become an immediate threat, some have even been deflected due to their alarming proximity and massive size. (With inputs from agencies)

NASA on alert as gigantic asteroid zooms too close to Earth, might turn catastrophic if moves from orbit

In the wake of too many incidents of spacecraft and rockets crashing back to Earth and its debris falling in areas it shouldn't, scientists have warned that such incidents may cause someone's death in the years ahead.

Just in May, 56 'uncontrolled re-entries' were monitored by the UK Space Agency and the rate at which satellites and objects are falling back to Earth increased by 155 per cent in April.

Among these events, scientists have warned that there is a 10 per cent chance of someone getting killed in the next decade due to an out-of-control rocket or spacecraft.&nbsp;

Speaking to MailOnline, the UK Space Agency's spokesperson said, "Since January, the UK has monitored an average of 23 re-entering space objects per month."

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"Statistically, debris from re-entering objects presents a low risk to both life and property because most of the Earth is covered by water and the majority of land is unpopulated," the spokesperson added.

"There are no recorded instances of serious injuries caused by re-entering space debris," he explained.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, astronomer at the Royal Observatory Greenwich Jake Foster said, "The vast majority of space debris that falls to Earth is so small that it burns up entirely in the atmosphere on its way down, posing no threat to human life."

"Since around 70 per cent of the Earth's surface is covered in water, most larger pieces that do make it down to the surface usually end up splashing down into the oceans," he added.

<h2>Space debris rains in India and China</h2>

The first such space debris falling on Earth was recorded in 1978 when the &nbsp;Soviet spy satellite Kosmos 954 crashed and the latest incident happened when the Chinese rockets re-entered this June.&nbsp;

The re-entry of Chinese Long March rocket systems caused a series of crashes. These multistage rockets were the Chinese space programme's workhorse and have been used frequently to launch satellites for civilian and military purposes.&nbsp;

Watch:&nbsp;Indian astronauts to train at NASA from August

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Some of these rockets undergo uncontrolled re-entry into the orbit of the Earth when the stages are jettisoned.&nbsp;

Although some of them burn up in the atmosphere, there have been reports of large pieces of rockets falling in areas around&nbsp;China&nbsp;and&nbsp;India.&nbsp;

In June, a piece of rocket had fallen on a populated village in rural China.

(With inputs from agencies)

In the wake of too many incidents of spacecraft and rockets crashing back to Earth and its debris falling in areas it shouldn't, scientists have warned that such incidents may cause someone's death in the years ahead.

In the wake of too many incidents of spacecraft and rockets crashing back to Earth and its debris falling in areas it shouldn't, scientists have warned that such incidents may cause someone's death in the years ahead. Just in May, 56 'uncontrolled re-entries' were monitored by the UK Space Agency and the rate at which satellites and objects are falling back to Earth increased by 155 per cent in April. Among these events, scientists have warned that there is a 10 per cent chance of someone getting killed in the next decade due to an out-of-control rocket or spacecraft. Speaking to MailOnline, the UK Space Agency's spokesperson said, "Since January, the UK has monitored an average of 23 re-entering space objects per month." Also Read: Musk's SpaceX rocket grounded by US aviation regulator. Know why "Statistically, debris from re-entering objects presents a low risk to both life and property because most of the Earth is covered by water and the majority of land is unpopulated," the spokesperson added. "There are no recorded instances of serious injuries caused by re-entering space debris," he explained. Meanwhile, astronomer at the Royal Observatory Greenwich Jake Foster said, "The vast majority of space debris that falls to Earth is so small that it burns up entirely in the atmosphere on its way down, posing no threat to human life." "Since around 70 per cent of the Earth's surface is covered in water, most larger pieces that do make it down to the surface usually end up splashing down into the oceans," he added. Space debris rains in India and China The first such space debris falling on Earth was recorded in 1978 when the Soviet spy satellite Kosmos 954 crashed and the latest incident happened when the Chinese rockets re-entered this June. The re-entry of Chinese Long March rocket systems caused a series of crashes. These multistage rockets were the Chinese space programme's workhorse and have been used frequently to launch satellites for civilian and military purposes. Watch: Indian astronauts to train at NASA from August Some of these rockets undergo uncontrolled re-entry into the orbit of the Earth when the stages are jettisoned. Although some of them burn up in the atmosphere, there have been reports of large pieces of rockets falling in areas around China and India. In June, a piece of rocket had fallen on a populated village in rural China. (With inputs from agencies)

Spacecraft and rockets falling back on Earth can prove catastrophic, scientists warn

A NASA contractor has appealed to the space agency to stop the upcoming Boeing Starliner launch because of serious safety concerns being raised with the wares of the aerospace company.

A NASA contractor has appealed to the space agency to stop the upcoming Boeing Starliner launch because of serious safety concerns being raised with the wares of the aerospace company. In a press release, NASA contractor and president of ValveTech, which supplies parts to the agency, said that the officials heard a buzzing sound during the now-scrubbed Starliner launch which is likely to be an indication of something wrong with the transport capsule. "As a valued NASA partner and as valve experts, we strongly urge them not to attempt a second launch due to the risk of a disaster occurring on the launchpad," warned ValveTech president Erin Faville, while speaking to Futurism. "According to media reports, a buzzing sound indicating the leaking valve was noticed by someone walking by the Starliner minutes before launch. This sound could indicate that the valve has passed its lifecycle," he added. Also Read: From countdown to letdown: Sunita Williams' third trip to space delayed as Starliner launch is scrubbed After the buzzing sound was heard just before the first crewed launch attempt of Starliner earlier on May 6, NASA announced that the second attempt wouldn't happen at least before May 17. According to Faville, a lot of steps need to be taken to move away from the worst possible outcomes. "NASA needs to re-double safety checks and re-examine safety protocols," Faville said, adding, "to make sure the Starliner is safe before something catastrophic happens to the astronauts and to the people on the ground." United Launch Alliance pushes back warnings against Boeing Starliner The CEO of United Launch Alliance - the company which has been assigned the task of launching the craft into orbit - strongly refused to heed the warnings on X. "Not sure what to say about this one. Close to none of it is correct: Not urgent. Not leaking. Etc. Remarkable that the particular person quoted doesn't seem to know how this type of valve works," he said. The warnings of ValveTech came not just after the scrubbed Starliner launch but also in the wake of Boeing being embroiled in a controversy which included its parts falling off mid-air, the deaths of two whistleblowers and government investigations. Watch: Boeing Starliner launch postponed | Israel delegation to discuss Hamas proposal According to the press release notes of the company, the launch scrub took place after a November 2023 ruling in which a federal court discovered that a valve from another aerospace company Aerojet Rocketdyne was used by Boeing. Aerojet Rocketdyne is believed to be copying the designs of ValveTech's designs. As per a witness in the trial, the part was not perfect for the job it was meant to do, and as of now, the company has not replaced it. "ValveTech continues to question how NASA, Boeing and Aerojet could have qualified this valve for the mission without proper supporting data or previous history or legacy information, which in its experience, goes against aerospace-industry qualification protocols established by NASA," read the press release. (With inputs from agencies)

NASA contractor warns of 'disaster on launchpad' during second Starliner launch attempt

The United States was strongly warned by Saudi officials that the ground invasion by the Israeli army into the Gaza Strip could turn catastrophic for West Asia. 
 
Member of the Armed Services Committee and Democrat of Connecticut Senator Richard Blumenthal was among one of the 10 senators, who held talks with Saudi Arabia's de facto ruler Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman last weekend in Riyadh. 
 
“The Saudi leadership was hopeful that a ground operation could be avoided for reasons of stability as well as the loss of life,” said Blumenthal, while speaking to The New York Times on Thursday (Oct 26). The government officials of Saudi Arabia that it would be “extremely harmful”, he said.

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In various conversations with their American counterparts, senior Saudi officials have multiple times hinted at how a ground invasion can turn into a disaster for the whole region, as per one Saudi official, The New York Times reported. 
 
The exchanges took place as tensions continued to escalate in the Gaza Strip. An official of the Biden administration said that it has become evident that Saudi Arabia is against an Israeli ground invasion of Gaza.

<h2>US asserts Israel's right to self-defence</h2>

Repeatedly, the United States has asserted the right to self-defence of Israel since the Hamas attack in which more than 1,400 people were killed in Israel. 
 
“Let there be no doubt. The United States has Israel’s back,” United States President Joe Biden had stated recently. During the same time, Biden had appealed to Israel to delay the invasion of the Gaza Strip. 
 
The US officials had clarified that the request was made due to multiple reasons which included getting more humanitarian aid inside Gaza, taking more time to reach negotiations for release of hostages and doing better war planning.

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In the call held between Prince Mohammed and, Biden the leaders “agreed on pursuing broader diplomatic efforts to maintain stability across the region and prevent the conflict from expanding,” said the White House, in a statement on Tuesday (Oct 24). 
 
Prince Mohammed and President Biden, after sharing strained relations, have been able to find common ground earlier this year and have trying to finalise a deal, as per which Israel will be recognised by Saudi Arabi and diplomatic ties will be established between the two. 
 
Biden and his top aides have been eager to finalise an agreement, stating that it will reshape West Asia.

Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments on the Israel-Palestine conflict after the Hamas attacks. However, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos.

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The United States was strongly warned by Saudi officials that the ground invasion by the Israeli army into the Gaza Strip could turn catastrophic for West Asia. Member of the Armed Services Committee and Democrat of Connecticut Senator Richard Blumenthal was among one of the 10 senators, who held talks with Saudi Arabia's de facto ruler Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman last weekend in Riyadh.

The United States was strongly warned by Saudi officials that the ground invasion by the Israeli army into the Gaza Strip could turn catastrophic for West Asia. Member of the Armed Services Committee and Democrat of Connecticut Senator Richard Blumenthal was among one of the 10 senators, who held talks with Saudi Arabia's de facto ruler Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman last weekend in Riyadh. “The Saudi leadership was hopeful that a ground operation could be avoided for reasons of stability as well as the loss of life,” said Blumenthal, while speaking to The New York Times on Thursday (Oct 26). The government officials of Saudi Arabia that it would be “extremely harmful”, he said. ALSO READ | Israelis descending upon gun stores in large numbers after Oct 7 attack In various conversations with their American counterparts, senior Saudi officials have multiple times hinted at how a ground invasion can turn into a disaster for the whole region, as per one Saudi official, The New York Times reported. The exchanges took place as tensions continued to escalate in the Gaza Strip. An official of the Biden administration said that it has become evident that Saudi Arabia is against an Israeli ground invasion of Gaza. US asserts Israel's right to self-defence Repeatedly, the United States has asserted the right to self-defence of Israel since the Hamas attack in which more than 1,400 people were killed in Israel. “Let there be no doubt. The United States has Israel’s back,” United States President Joe Biden had stated recently. During the same time, Biden had appealed to Israel to delay the invasion of the Gaza Strip. The US officials had clarified that the request was made due to multiple reasons which included getting more humanitarian aid inside Gaza, taking more time to reach negotiations for release of hostages and doing better war planning. Watch | 20 days of Israel-Hamas war: Israeli forces continue to pound Gaza | WION Pulse In the call held between Prince Mohammed and, Biden the leaders “agreed on pursuing broader diplomatic efforts to maintain stability across the region and prevent the conflict from expanding,” said the White House, in a statement on Tuesday (Oct 24). Prince Mohammed and President Biden, after sharing strained relations, have been able to find common ground earlier this year and have trying to finalise a deal, as per which Israel will be recognised by Saudi Arabi and diplomatic ties will be established between the two. Biden and his top aides have been eager to finalise an agreement, stating that it will reshape West Asia. Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments on the Israel-Palestine conflict after the Hamas attacks. However, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos. (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Israel's ground invasion of Gaza can turn catastrophic, Saudi Arabia warns US

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