The humanitarian crisis in Gaza is getting worse, which is why there are more strikes. In an attempt to save hostages and maintain the flow of humanitarian aid into Gaza, President Joe Biden stated on Wednesday that he "did not demand" that Israel postpone a ground invasion of the region.

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Israeli foreign ministry released an animation video in a bid to reassure parents that it will do anything to safeguard all the children amidst an upsurge in violence in Israel after Palestinian militant group Hamas' deadly onslaught.

The short video, showcasing unicorns, was published on the YouTube channel of the Israeli Foreign Affairs Ministry on Oct 11, with a caption that read, ''We know your child cannot read this. We have an important message to tell you as parents. 40 infants were murdered in Israel by the Hamas terrorists (ISIS). Just as you would do everything for your child, we will do everything to protect ours. Now hug your baby and stand with us.''

Israel carried out massive strikes in retaliation against Hamas after an attack on Israeli communities by the Palestinian militant group claimed the lives of around 1,400 people.

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Gaza's health ministry on Wednesday (October 25) said that more than 6,500 Palestinians had been killed in the airstrikes.

<h2>Hamas says 50 hostages killed in Israeli raids</h2>

Hamas' armed wing on Thursday (Oct 26) claimed that "almost 50" Israeli hostages held captive by the militant group&nbsp;were killed after Israel began its counter-offensive against the Palestinian enclave.

"(Ezzedine) Al-Qassam Brigades estimates that the number of Zionist prisoners who were killed in the Gaza Strip as a result of Zionist strikes and massacres has reached almost 50," the group said in a statement issued on its Telegram channel, as per news agency AFP reports.

"We have informed the families of 224 hostages. This number is changing based on the intelligence we obtain," military spokesman Daniel Hagari told reporters.&nbsp;

"It will continue to change. The effort to return the hostages is a top priority."

As per the Israeli government, at least half of the hostages have foreign passports.

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Israeli foreign ministry released an animation video in a bid to reassure parents that it will do anything to safeguard all the children amidst an upsurge in violence in Israel after Palestinian militant group Hamas' deadly onslaught. The short video, showcasing unicorns, was published on the YouTube channel of the Israeli Foreign Affairs Ministry on Oct 11, with a caption that read, ''We know your child cannot read this. We have an important message to tell you as parents. 40 infants were murdered in Israel by the Hamas terrorists (ISIS). Just as you would do everything for your child, we will do everything to protect ours. Now hug your baby and stand with us.'' Israel carried out massive strikes in retaliation against Hamas after an attack on Israeli communities by the Palestinian militant group claimed the lives of around 1,400 people. × Gaza's health ministry on Wednesday (October 25) said that more than 6,500 Palestinians had been killed in the airstrikes. Hamas says 50 hostages killed in Israeli raids Hamas' armed wing on Thursday (Oct 26) claimed that "almost 50" Israeli hostages held captive by the militant group were killed after Israel began its counter-offensive against the Palestinian enclave. "(Ezzedine) Al-Qassam Brigades estimates that the number of Zionist prisoners who were killed in the Gaza Strip as a result of Zionist strikes and massacres has reached almost 50," the group said in a statement issued on its Telegram channel, as per news agency AFP reports. "We have informed the families of 224 hostages. This number is changing based on the intelligence we obtain," military spokesman Daniel Hagari told reporters. "It will continue to change. The effort to return the hostages is a top priority." As per the Israeli government, at least half of the hostages have foreign passports. (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.

Video: Israel uses unicorns to ensure safety of children amid war with Hamas

For a president who campaigned on ending “forever wars,” Joe Biden now faces a conflict in Gaza on top of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and rising Sino-U.S. tensions over Taiwan. How he handles these challenges may impact his re-election bid in 2024.

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Smaller ground operations into Gaza will continue, according to the Israeli military, which implies that these are steps towards a larger-scale invasion. In response to US authorities who questioned the number, the Palestinian Health Ministry in Gaza has made public the names and identification numbers of 7,028 persons it claims have died in the ongoing Israeli assault.

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An emergency plenary session of the UN General Assembly is being held to discuss the conflict between Israel and Hamas as well as the circumstances in the Palestinian territory. It comes after a UN Security Council resolution urging "humanitarian pauses" in the violence was not approved on October 18. The US vetoed the resolution.

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Over 8800 people have died on both sides of the Gaza border since the Israel-Hamas war began. Israel has continued its airstrikes and is now preparing for a ground assault even as there is no end in sight for the hostage crisis or in civilian casualties. The united nations has now raised concerns about war crimes being committed on both the sides.

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US President Joe Biden ordered strikes on two facilities in Syria following attacks on US troops in the past week, the Pentagon said, warning the US will take additional measures if attacks by Iran's proxies continue.

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The US has been Israel's strongest ally, showing unwavering support for the latter's military actions in Gaza. But Joe Biden's weak stance on the humanitarian crisis in Gaza has angered thousands of American Muslims and Arabs in the country.

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Deputy Finance Minister Michal Woldiger announced Thursday that she was resigning from the government in order to divert her office’s budget and resources to assist in the war against Hamas, and to free up her own time to visit and aid those traumatized by the October 7 onslaught and strengthen “societal resilience.”

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The Israeli military launched another <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israel-hamas-war-live-gaza-health-ministry-releases-names-of-7000-people-killed-amid-israeli-strikes-651719">brief incursion into the Gaza Strip</a> as ground forces backed by fighter jets and drones carried out a night-time targeted raid in the central part of the region, the army said Friday (Oct 27). This comes amid a much-anticipated land invasion of the territory by Israel.&nbsp;

"During the last day, IDF (Israel Defense Forces) ground forces, accompanied by IDF fighter jets and UAVs, conducted an additional targeted raid in the central Gaza Strip," the army said in a statement.

"As part of the activity, IDF aircraft and artillery struck terror targets belonging to the Hamas terrorist organisation in the Shujaiya area and throughout the Gaza Strip."

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Meanwhile, the Pentagon said that US warplanes struck targets in eastern Syria, stating that they were linked to Iran's Revolutionary Guard after a string of attacks on US forces by Iran-backed fighters.&nbsp;

The airstrikes acted as a catalyst for the latest&nbsp;escalation in West Asia, amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war and high regional tensions.&nbsp;

IDF released a black-and-white video, which showed a column of armoured vehicles as a thick cloud of dust billowed into the sky after the strikes.&nbsp;

The army conducted a similar ground operation using tanks and infantry the previous night in the northern part of the Palestinian territory.&nbsp;

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<h2>Israel preparing for a ground offensive&nbsp;</h2>

This comes after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu repeated earlier this week that Israel was "preparing for a ground offensive".&nbsp;

Netanyahu said in a televised statement late Wednesday that they were "preparing for a ground offensive", besides the heavy bombing campaign of Hamas-controlled Gaza.&nbsp;

Netanyahu said the decision on when forces would go into the Palestinian enclave would be taken by the government's special war cabinet.&nbsp;

He said, "We have already killed thousands of terrorists and this is only the beginning".&nbsp;

He added, "Simultaneously, we are preparing for a ground invasion. I will not elaborate on when, how or how many. I will also not elaborate on the various calculations we are making, which the public is mostly unaware of and that is how things should be."&nbsp;

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The Israeli military launched another brief incursion into the Gaza Strip as ground forces backed by fighter jets and drones carried out a night-time targeted raid in the central part of the region, the army said Friday (Oct 27).

The Israeli military launched another brief incursion into the Gaza Strip as ground forces backed by fighter jets and drones carried out a night-time targeted raid in the central part of the region, the army said Friday (Oct 27). This comes amid a much-anticipated land invasion of the territory by Israel. "During the last day, IDF (Israel Defense Forces) ground forces, accompanied by IDF fighter jets and UAVs, conducted an additional targeted raid in the central Gaza Strip," the army said in a statement. "As part of the activity, IDF aircraft and artillery struck terror targets belonging to the Hamas terrorist organisation in the Shujaiya area and throughout the Gaza Strip." Also read: Israeli envoy plays video of Hamas trying to decapitate Thai worker with garden hoe Meanwhile, the Pentagon said that US warplanes struck targets in eastern Syria, stating that they were linked to Iran's Revolutionary Guard after a string of attacks on US forces by Iran-backed fighters. The airstrikes acted as a catalyst for the latest escalation in West Asia, amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war and high regional tensions. IDF released a black-and-white video, which showed a column of armoured vehicles as a thick cloud of dust billowed into the sky after the strikes. The army conducted a similar ground operation using tanks and infantry the previous night in the northern part of the Palestinian territory. Disclaimer: WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of photos and videos shared on social media. OPERATIONAL UPDATE: The IDF conducted strikes on Hamas terrorist targets over the last 24 hours. IDF ground troops, fighter jets and UAVs struck: 🔴 Anti-tank missile launch sites 🔴 Command & control centers 🔴 Hamas terrorist operatives The troops exited the area and no… pic.twitter.com/yNdiY6XTby — Israel Defense Forces (@IDF) October 27, 2023 × Also read: Social media scrambles to scrub spoof videos mocking Palestinians Israel preparing for a ground offensive This comes after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu repeated earlier this week that Israel was "preparing for a ground offensive". Netanyahu said in a televised statement late Wednesday that they were "preparing for a ground offensive", besides the heavy bombing campaign of Hamas-controlled Gaza. Netanyahu said the decision on when forces would go into the Palestinian enclave would be taken by the government's special war cabinet. He said, "We have already killed thousands of terrorists and this is only the beginning". He added, "Simultaneously, we are preparing for a ground invasion. I will not elaborate on when, how or how many. I will also not elaborate on the various calculations we are making, which the public is mostly unaware of and that is how things should be." (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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On the 19th day of the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas, the toll on Palestinian lives surpasses the cumulative total of the past 15 years, marking a drastic escalation in casualties.

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<h2>700 killed in one day</h2>

The United Nations noted that the death toll on Wednesday (Oct 25), as reported by Gaza's health ministry, exceeded 700 people, marking the highest single-day count since the war began.&nbsp;

Overnight, at least 80 more people were killed, and hundreds sustained injuries, as stated by the ministry.

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In the occupied West Bank, the Palestinian Authority's health ministry reported 102 Palestinian fatalities since October 7, as violence with Israeli troops and settlers continues to escalate.

<h2>Gaza hospitals struggle to operate</h2>

Gaza's medical facilities are also on the brink of a "total collapse," according to Palestinian medics' warnings on Wednesday (Oct 25). The United Nations reported critically low supplies, while the Hamas-run health ministry documented 700 fatalities in Israeli airstrikes within a 24-hour period.

Concern is mounting over the deepening humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip. Israel initiated bombings on October 7 following an attack by Hamas militants who crossed the border, resulting in the deaths of more than 1,400 people, primarily civilians, and the kidnapping of over 220 others, as reported by Israeli officials.

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UN data reveals that more than a third of Gaza's 35 hospitals have closed due to damage or a lack of fuel, forcing some doctors to perform surgeries without anesthesia. Israel has disrupted the usual flow of water, food, and supplies to Gaza. Since the beginning of the conflict, fewer than 70 relief trucks have entered the impoverished territory, with none of them containing fuel, which Israel fears Hamas might repurpose for weapons and explosives.

During the session at the UN Security Council addressing the Israel-Gaza conflict on Tuesday (Oct 24), US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said that the only path to long-lasting peace is the establishment of two separate states for two distinct peoples.

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On the 19th day of the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas, the toll on Palestinian lives surpasses the cumulative total of the past 15 years, marking a drastic escalation in casualties.

On the 19th day of the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas, the toll on Palestinian lives surpasses the cumulative total of the past 15 years, marking a drastic escalation in casualties. × 700 killed in one day The United Nations noted that the death toll on Wednesday (Oct 25), as reported by Gaza's health ministry, exceeded 700 people, marking the highest single-day count since the war began. Overnight, at least 80 more people were killed, and hundreds sustained injuries, as stated by the ministry. Also read | Israel-Hamas war: Ground invasion looming? Israel asks Google to disable live traffic maps in Gaza In the occupied West Bank, the Palestinian Authority's health ministry reported 102 Palestinian fatalities since October 7, as violence with Israeli troops and settlers continues to escalate. Gaza hospitals struggle to operate Gaza's medical facilities are also on the brink of a "total collapse," according to Palestinian medics' warnings on Wednesday (Oct 25). The United Nations reported critically low supplies, while the Hamas-run health ministry documented 700 fatalities in Israeli airstrikes within a 24-hour period. Concern is mounting over the deepening humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip. Israel initiated bombings on October 7 following an attack by Hamas militants who crossed the border, resulting in the deaths of more than 1,400 people, primarily civilians, and the kidnapping of over 220 others, as reported by Israeli officials. Also watch | Gravitas: Will Israel flood Hamas' underground tunnel network? UN data reveals that more than a third of Gaza's 35 hospitals have closed due to damage or a lack of fuel, forcing some doctors to perform surgeries without anesthesia. Israel has disrupted the usual flow of water, food, and supplies to Gaza. Since the beginning of the conflict, fewer than 70 relief trucks have entered the impoverished territory, with none of them containing fuel, which Israel fears Hamas might repurpose for weapons and explosives. During the session at the UN Security Council addressing the Israel-Gaza conflict on Tuesday (Oct 24), US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said that the only path to long-lasting peace is the establishment of two separate states for two distinct peoples. (With inputs from agencies)

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US President Joe Biden said on Wednesday on the veracity of the Palestinian death toll statistics in the Gaza Strip, which is under Hamas control. Over 6,500 people have been killed in Israeli attacks, according to the Gaza Health Ministry, with about 2,700 of them being minors. Biden was questioned about whether Israel was disregarding US requests to reduce civilian casualties in its assault of the coastal enclave during a White House news conference.

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The Joe Biden administration in the United States is preparing for the possibility of carrying out a mass evacuation of hundreds of thousands of American citizens from the Middle East if the ongoing conflict in Gaza isn't contained, the Washington Post reported citing officials.

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Not only has the violence led to widespread flight cancellations and uncertainty in Israel, but it's also sending shockwaves throughout West Asia’s tourism industry.

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Amid its military campaign in Gaza, Israel intensifies diplomatic efforts to have Hamas officially designated as a terrorist organization worldwide. The move is part of Israel's broader strategy to combat terrorism and garner international support during the ongoing conflict in Gaza.

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You can find a lot of false information on social media. That's not a brand-new issue, but the conflict between Israel and Hamas makes it very urgent at the moment.

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Israel and UN are locked in a furious spat over the UN Secretary General Antonio Guturres' comments on the Israel-Hamas war--saying that it did not happen in a vacuum. The Secy General's comments have sparked outrage from Israel which has even asked Guterres to resign saying he has justified terrorism.

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Israeli troops and tanks conducted an overnight ground raid in northern Gaza, marking a significant development in the conflict. Amid the strikes, tragic stories of families affected by the conflict, are coming out of the Gaza strip. Watch this video for all the developments from the ground.

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Hamas' armed wing on Thursday (Oct 26) claimed that "almost 50" Israeli hostages, held captive by the militant group, were killed after Israel began its counter-offensive against the Palestinian enclave.

"(Ezzedine) Al-Qassam Brigades estimates that the number of Zionist prisoners who were killed in the Gaza Strip as a result of Zionist strikes and massacres has reached almost 50," the group said in a statement issued on its Telegram channel, as per news agency AFP reports.

Earlier, the Israeli army said that 224 people were kidnapped by militants during the attack that claimed the lives of 1,400 people, mostly civilians.

"We have informed the families of 224 hostages. This number is changing based on the intelligence we obtain," military spokesman Daniel Hagari told reporters.&nbsp;

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"It will continue to change. The effort to return the hostages is a top priority."

As per the Israeli government, at least half of the hostages have foreign passports.

Israel launched massive air strikes&nbsp;in retaliation against Palestinian militant group Hamas after its brutal onslaught on Oct 7.

<h2>'Advance warnings make no difference'</h2>

The UN humanitarian coordinator for the Palestinian territories, Lynne Hastings, on Thursday, said that despite the fact that Israeli forces issued warnings to the people in Gaza to leave, "advance warnings make no difference".&nbsp;

In a statement, she said that when evacuation routes are bombed, "people are left with nothing but impossible choices. Nowhere is safe in Gaza."

The army said overnight its forces hit "numerous terrorist cells, infrastructure and anti-tank missile launch posts".

The operation in northern Gaza came in "preparation for the next stages of combat", the military said.

The raid by the army came after PM Netanyahu, during a televised address said that "we are in the midst of a campaign for our existence".&nbsp;

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Hamas' armed wing on Thursday (Oct 26) claimed that "almost 50" Israeli hostages, held captive by the militant group, were killed after Israel began its counter-offensive against the Palestinian enclave.

Hamas' armed wing on Thursday (Oct 26) claimed that "almost 50" Israeli hostages, held captive by the militant group, were killed after Israel began its counter-offensive against the Palestinian enclave. "(Ezzedine) Al-Qassam Brigades estimates that the number of Zionist prisoners who were killed in the Gaza Strip as a result of Zionist strikes and massacres has reached almost 50," the group said in a statement issued on its Telegram channel, as per news agency AFP reports. Earlier, the Israeli army said that 224 people were kidnapped by militants during the attack that claimed the lives of 1,400 people, mostly civilians. "We have informed the families of 224 hostages. This number is changing based on the intelligence we obtain," military spokesman Daniel Hagari told reporters. Also read: Israel-Hamas war: Russia, US proposals for UN action on Israel, Gaza rejected at Security Council "It will continue to change. The effort to return the hostages is a top priority." As per the Israeli government, at least half of the hostages have foreign passports. Israel launched massive air strikes in retaliation against Palestinian militant group Hamas after its brutal onslaught on Oct 7. 'Advance warnings make no difference' The UN humanitarian coordinator for the Palestinian territories, Lynne Hastings, on Thursday, said that despite the fact that Israeli forces issued warnings to the people in Gaza to leave, "advance warnings make no difference". In a statement, she said that when evacuation routes are bombed, "people are left with nothing but impossible choices. Nowhere is safe in Gaza." The army said overnight its forces hit "numerous terrorist cells, infrastructure and anti-tank missile launch posts". The operation in northern Gaza came in "preparation for the next stages of combat", the military said. The raid by the army came after PM Netanyahu, during a televised address said that "we are in the midst of a campaign for our existence". (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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