There is increasing pressure on Israel's government to exchange the estimated 229 captives in Gaza for thousands of Palestinian detainees held in Israeli prisons. On Sunday, families of the captives received significant backing in their attempt to get Benjamin Netanyahu's government to engage in negotiations with Hamas for a hostage exchange.

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The solidarity interestingly is one of the most used words by member of the entertainment industry. Ever since this conflict in the Gaza strip began, there are now two distinct groups of Hollywood celebrities who have penned open letters.

Israel-Palestine war: Celebrities speak out; two groups of A-listers pen open letters

United Nations Security Council (UNSC) has held an Emergency meeting on the ongoing Israel-Hamas war. The meeting was required by the United Arab Emirates.

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A wartime proposal by an Israeli government ministry to relocate the 2.3 million residents of the Gaza Strip to the Sinai Peninsula in Egypt has been drafted, which has angered the Palestinians and heightened relations with Cairo.

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Residents of Northern Gaza City are forced to flee due to constant bombardment. Israel and Hamas are engaged in a fierce war, and both sides' attacks are getting more intense. After the terrorists launched an unprecedented ground, air, and sea attack over the weekend, Israel declared war on Hamas few days ago.

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A crowd stormed a Dagestan, Russia, airport on Sunday, looking for Jews and Israelis. The throng was searching for travelers from a trip to Israel. Following hundreds of people storming the tarmac and boarding flights, the airport was closed. For a week, the airport will stay closed.

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<p>The war between Israel and Hamas continues to rage on as Israel expanded its ground operations in Gaza and Hamas said they were engaged in "heavy fighting". Worldwide, leaders underlined the need for increasing aid to Gaza amid weeks of bombardment after the October 7 attacks by Hamas on Israel that left over 1,400 Israelis dead.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Men owing allegiance to Hamas&nbsp;infiltrated across the Gaza border on October 7 in the deadliest attack in Israel's history, killing more than 1,400 people, mostly civilians, and taking 226 people hostage.</p>

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<p>The Hamas-controlled health ministry in Gaza says the retaliatory Israeli bombardment has killed more than 8,000 people, mainly civilians and half of them children.</p>

<h2><strong>Over 1.2 million people displaced in Gaza: UN</strong></h2>

<p>The United Nations said that more than half of Gaza's 2.4 million people are displaced amid the ongoing war and thousands of buildings are destroyed.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Israel began its ground operations inside Gaza late Friday (Oct 27), which continued before being expanded over the weekend as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced a new stage of war.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Joe Biden dials Netanyahu, Egypt's president</strong></h2>

<p>On Sunday (Oct 29), US President Joe Biden dialled Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and, according to the White House,&nbsp;"underscored the need to immediately and significantly increase the flow of humanitarian assistance to meet the needs of civilians in Gaza".</p>

<p>In a separate call with President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi of Egypt, which borders Gaza to the south, the two leaders "committed to the significant acceleration and increase of assistance", the White House said.</p>

<p>UN chief Antonio Guterres said the situation was "growing more desperate by the hour" amid an ongoing state of war.</p>

<h2><strong>Civil order is starting to break down: United Nations</strong></h2>

<p>The UN agency for Palestinian refugees, UNRWA, said "thousands of people" broke into several of its warehouses and distribution centres in Gaza, grabbing basic items like flour and hygiene supplies.</p>

<p>"This is a worrying sign that civil order is starting to break down," it said.</p>

<h2><strong>'All areas are dangerous'&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>On Sunday, Israel's Defense Forces (IDF)&nbsp;reportedly&nbsp;struck hundreds of Hamas targets and increased its ground forces in Gaza.</p>

<p>Communications were down in Gaza after Israel cut internet lines ahead of the intensification of its operations, although connectivity was gradually returning on Sunday.</p>

<p>The "burden" lies with Israel to distinguish between militants and innocent civilians in Gaza, US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan told CNN television.</p>

<p>Hagari again urged Palestinian civilians to go south "to a safer area", but residents remained wary as airstrikes continued.</p>

<p>Ibrahim Shandoughli, a 53-year-old from Jabaliya in northern Gaza was cited as saying by news agency AFP he and his family didn't go anywhere.</p>

<p>"Where do you want us to evacuate to? All the areas are dangerous."</p>

<h2><strong>Fears of expansion of conflict into West Asia</strong></h2>

<p>The Israeli ground operations in Gaza&nbsp;have heightened fears of the expansion of the war, with Iran's friends in the region,&nbsp;Lebanon, Syria, Iraq and Yemen, declining to steer clear of&nbsp;the conflict.</p>

<p>Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi warned on X,&nbsp;that Israel's "crimes have crossed the red lines, which may force everyone to take action".</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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The war between Israel and Hamas continues to rage on as Israel expanded its ground operations in Gaza and Hamas said they were engaged in "heavy fighting". Worldwide, leaders underlined the need for increasing aid to Gaza amid weeks of bombardment after the October 7 attacks by Hamas on Israel that left over 1,400 Israelis dead.

The war between Israel and Hamas continues to rage on as Israel expanded its ground operations in Gaza and Hamas said they were engaged in "heavy fighting". Worldwide, leaders underlined the need for increasing aid to Gaza amid weeks of bombardment after the October 7 attacks by Hamas on Israel that left over 1,400 Israelis dead. Men owing allegiance to Hamas infiltrated across the Gaza border on October 7 in the deadliest attack in Israel's history, killing more than 1,400 people, mostly civilians, and taking 226 people hostage. Also watch | Israel-Hamas war: Netanyahu warns Palestinians to evacuate Northern Gaza strip × The Hamas-controlled health ministry in Gaza says the retaliatory Israeli bombardment has killed more than 8,000 people, mainly civilians and half of them children. Over 1.2 million people displaced in Gaza: UN The United Nations said that more than half of Gaza's 2.4 million people are displaced amid the ongoing war and thousands of buildings are destroyed. Also read | Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu blames security chiefs over Hamas attack, deletes post after uproar Israel began its ground operations inside Gaza late Friday (Oct 27), which continued before being expanded over the weekend as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced a new stage of war. Joe Biden dials Netanyahu, Egypt's president On Sunday (Oct 29), US President Joe Biden dialled Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and, according to the White House, "underscored the need to immediately and significantly increase the flow of humanitarian assistance to meet the needs of civilians in Gaza". In a separate call with President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi of Egypt, which borders Gaza to the south, the two leaders "committed to the significant acceleration and increase of assistance", the White House said. UN chief Antonio Guterres said the situation was "growing more desperate by the hour" amid an ongoing state of war. Civil order is starting to break down: United Nations The UN agency for Palestinian refugees, UNRWA, said "thousands of people" broke into several of its warehouses and distribution centres in Gaza, grabbing basic items like flour and hygiene supplies. "This is a worrying sign that civil order is starting to break down," it said. 'All areas are dangerous' On Sunday, Israel's Defense Forces (IDF) reportedly struck hundreds of Hamas targets and increased its ground forces in Gaza. Communications were down in Gaza after Israel cut internet lines ahead of the intensification of its operations, although connectivity was gradually returning on Sunday. The "burden" lies with Israel to distinguish between militants and innocent civilians in Gaza, US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan told CNN television. Hagari again urged Palestinian civilians to go south "to a safer area", but residents remained wary as airstrikes continued. Ibrahim Shandoughli, a 53-year-old from Jabaliya in northern Gaza was cited as saying by news agency AFP he and his family didn't go anywhere. "Where do you want us to evacuate to? All the areas are dangerous." Fears of expansion of conflict into West Asia The Israeli ground operations in Gaza have heightened fears of the expansion of the war, with Iran's friends in the region, Lebanon, Syria, Iraq and Yemen, declining to steer clear of the conflict. Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi warned on X, that Israel's "crimes have crossed the red lines, which may force everyone to take action". (With inputs from agencies) 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. 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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As a crippling humanitarian crisis unfolds in Gaza protests in solidarity with Palestinians have grown louder across the globe. Thousands have taken to the streets calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza from London to Madrid to Beirut and Islamabad, people have taken to the streets rallying in support of Palestinians and calling for an end to Israel's barrage of attacks on Gaza.

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Following thousands of pro-Palestinian protestors who flocked the streets of central London on Saturday to call for an end to hostilities between Israel and Hamas, police made two arrests. Large people were seen beginning the march led by the Palestine Solidarity Campaign, which has organized several demonstrations in reaction to the worsening situation in the Gaza Strip, according to aerial imagery.

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In the escalating Israel-Hamas War, Israeli forces wage ground operations against Hamas in Gaza. In what Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called the second phase of the war the IDF said that it struck over 450 Terror targets during the past day.

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World leaders have condemned Israeli actions in the Palestinian territories where more than 8,000 people have been killed in over 3 weeks. While, the horror in Gaza continues to make global headlines, West Bank is also witnessing a rise in violent settler hostility.

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Gun purchase is on rise in Israel since the deadly October 7 attack. According to the reports, gun stores and shooting rangers in Israel are set to be working overtime now.

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Israel's relentless air strikes are forcing residents of Northern Gaza city to seek refuge in the southern city of Rafa with supplies running critically low due a total blockade.

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The war is raging between Israel and Hamas and attacks from both sides are intensifying. It's now many days since Israel declared war on Hamas after an unprecedented ground air and sea assault by the militants over the weekend. The death toll continues to mount on both sides.

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<p>Amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war, another Gaza hospital has come under fire as per reports. On Sunday, the Palestinian Red Crescent Society said that the Israeli military was putting civilians at risk by repeatedly bombing near its Al-Quds hospital in central Gaza's Tel al-Hawa.</p>

<h2><strong>Patients suffocating</strong></h2>

<p>The medical organisation in a statement said that "the Israeli army deliberately continues to launch rockets directly near Al-Quds hospital with the aim of forcing medical staff, displaced individuals and patients to evacuate the hospital."</p>

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<p>This, as per The Palestinian Red Crescent Society, has "caused significant damage to hospital departments and exposed residents and patients to suffocation".</p>

<p>Furthermore, as per the organisation, some 14,000 displaced people sheltering in the hospital are also affected by the Israeli bombing.</p>

<h2><strong>Evacuation ordered</strong></h2>

<p>Talking to news agency AFP, Hospital director Bashar Murad revealed that, on Sunday, twice, they received calls, and threats from Israeli forces asking them to evacuate the facility.</p>

<p>"We received strongly worded threats from the occupation (Israeli) forces to immediately evacuate Al-Quds hospital in the Gaza Strip as it will be bombed," he said.</p>

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<p>On Facebook, the group said, "Since this morning, there has been raids 50 metres away from the hospital."</p>

<p>However, as per a military spokesperson, these calls were not threats, rather they were "part of the military's overall call asking people to head to the south" of the Gaza Strip.</p>

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<h2><strong>Deeply concerning: WHO</strong></h2>

<p>Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the head of World Health Organization (WHO) has labelled the reports of threats to the Al-Quds hospital "deeply concerning".&nbsp;</p>

<p>Taking to social media platform X, he reiterated, "It's impossible to evacuate hospitals full of patients without endangering their lives".</p>

<p>Meanwhile, militant group Hamas has urged the "United Nations and the international community to take immediate action to stop the threat by the occupation (Israel) to target Al-Quds hospital".</p>

<p>Hamas-ruled Gaza's health ministry claims that&nbsp;during the course of war that erupted on October 7th, there have been 57 attacks on medical facilities. In a statement, the ministry said that as the fighting rages on, a dozen hospitals in Gaza are no longer functioning. Additionally, it claimed said that the war has claimed the lives of 116 health workers.</p>

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Amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war, another Gaza hospital has come under fire as per reports. On Sunday, the Palestinian Red Crescent Society said that the Israeli military was putting civilians at risk by repeatedly bombing near its Al-Quds hospital in central Gaza's Tel al-Hawa.

Amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war, another Gaza hospital has come under fire as per reports. On Sunday, the Palestinian Red Crescent Society said that the Israeli military was putting civilians at risk by repeatedly bombing near its Al-Quds hospital in central Gaza's Tel al-Hawa. Patients suffocating The medical organisation in a statement said that "the Israeli army deliberately continues to launch rockets directly near Al-Quds hospital with the aim of forcing medical staff, displaced individuals and patients to evacuate the hospital." Also read | West Asia: Concerns mount over regional war. Will the Israel-Hamas war spread? This, as per The Palestinian Red Crescent Society, has "caused significant damage to hospital departments and exposed residents and patients to suffocation". Furthermore, as per the organisation, some 14,000 displaced people sheltering in the hospital are also affected by the Israeli bombing. Evacuation ordered Talking to news agency AFP, Hospital director Bashar Murad revealed that, on Sunday, twice, they received calls, and threats from Israeli forces asking them to evacuate the facility. "We received strongly worded threats from the occupation (Israeli) forces to immediately evacuate Al-Quds hospital in the Gaza Strip as it will be bombed," he said. Also read | Earnings in the fog of war: Global companies dance to Israel-Hamas tune On Facebook, the group said, "Since this morning, there has been raids 50 metres away from the hospital." However, as per a military spokesperson, these calls were not threats, rather they were "part of the military's overall call asking people to head to the south" of the Gaza Strip. Direct targeting near Al-Quds Hospital in Tel Al-Hawa. This hospital houses over 14,000 displaced people and hundreds of patients. The occupation warned the hospital that it would be bombed and that it must be evacuated. It is not logical or reasonable in this situation to… pic.twitter.com/fvsovRmg1d — Dunia🇵🇸 (@Dunian98) October 29, 2023 × 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. Deeply concerning: WHO Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the head of World Health Organization (WHO) has labelled the reports of threats to the Al-Quds hospital "deeply concerning". Taking to social media platform X, he reiterated, "It's impossible to evacuate hospitals full of patients without endangering their lives". Meanwhile, militant group Hamas has urged the "United Nations and the international community to take immediate action to stop the threat by the occupation (Israel) to target Al-Quds hospital". Hamas-ruled Gaza's health ministry claims that during the course of war that erupted on October 7th, there have been 57 attacks on medical facilities. In a statement, the ministry said that as the fighting rages on, a dozen hospitals in Gaza are no longer functioning. Additionally, it claimed said that the war has claimed the lives of 116 health workers. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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<p>Almost half of Israelis want to hold off on any invasion of Gaza, according to a poll published on Friday, in what may indicate a dip in support for the planned next stage of the counter-offensive against Hamas militants holding some 200 hostages.</p>

<p>Israel vowed to annihilate Hamas in response to the Palestinian Islamists' killing and kidnapping spree in its southern communities on Oct. 7, and has been stepping up tank and infantry raids in concert with heavy shelling of the enclave.</p>

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<p>Asked if the military should immediately escalate to a large-scale ground offensive, 29 per cent of Israelis agreed while 49 per cent said "it would be better to wait" and 22 per cent&nbsp;were undecided, the poll published in the Maariv newspaper said.</p>

<p>The daily said the results contrasted with its Oct. 19 poll that found 65 per cent&nbsp;support for a major ground offensive.</p>

<p>"From a breakdown of the answers, it emerges that there is no division in accordance with political camp or demographics, and that it is almost certain that the developments on the matter of the hostages, which is now topping the agenda, have had a great impact on this shift (in opinion)," Maariv wrote.</p>

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<p>Hamas freed four hostages over the last week amid efforts by regional mediator countries to arrange a larger-scale release.</p>

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<p>Hamas says around 50 hostages have been killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza. One ex-hostage said she had been held, along with at least two dozen others, in an underground Hamas tunnel and bunker complex that is a focus of Israel's offensive.</p>

<p>Maariv polled a representative sample of 522 adult Israelis. The margin of error was 4.3 per cent, the newspaper said.</p>

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Almost half of Israelis want to hold off on any invasion of Gaza, according to a poll published on Friday, in what may indicate a dip in support for the planned next stage of the counter-offensive against Hamas militants holding some 200 hostages.

Almost half of Israelis want to hold off on any invasion of Gaza, according to a poll published on Friday, in what may indicate a dip in support for the planned next stage of the counter-offensive against Hamas militants holding some 200 hostages. Israel vowed to annihilate Hamas in response to the Palestinian Islamists' killing and kidnapping spree in its southern communities on Oct. 7, and has been stepping up tank and infantry raids in concert with heavy shelling of the enclave. Also Read | Israel-Hamas war:India abstains from Jordanian-led UNGA resolution vote Asked if the military should immediately escalate to a large-scale ground offensive, 29 per cent of Israelis agreed while 49 per cent said "it would be better to wait" and 22 per cent were undecided, the poll published in the Maariv newspaper said. The daily said the results contrasted with its Oct. 19 poll that found 65 per cent support for a major ground offensive. "From a breakdown of the answers, it emerges that there is no division in accordance with political camp or demographics, and that it is almost certain that the developments on the matter of the hostages, which is now topping the agenda, have had a great impact on this shift (in opinion)," Maariv wrote. Also Read | Robert Card, suspect in Maine mass shootings found dead after days-long search Hamas freed four hostages over the last week amid efforts by regional mediator countries to arrange a larger-scale release. Watch | Israeli military says Hamas hiding tunnels, operations centres in Gaza hospital × Hamas says around 50 hostages have been killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza. One ex-hostage said she had been held, along with at least two dozen others, in an underground Hamas tunnel and bunker complex that is a focus of Israel's offensive. Maariv polled a representative sample of 522 adult Israelis. The margin of error was 4.3 per cent, the newspaper said. 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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