According to the Israeli military, 224 hostages are still being held in the Gaza Strip by Hamas and other militant organizations. According to a military spokesman, Israel has identified 228 hostages that were captured on October 7 by Hamas and the other organizations. Earlier this week, two elderly women were among the four hostages who were freed.

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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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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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According to a report, these sponge bombs, a unique creation of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), do not contain explosives but serve the purpose of sealing off gaps or tunnel entrances from which enemy fighters might emerge.

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On Tuesday, French President Emmanuel Macron traveled to Tel Aviv to declare his nation's 'full solidarity' with Israel. Following that incident, Macron was scheduled to meet with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to convey France's "complete solidarity" with Israel, according to the French presidency.

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Over the last few days Israel's strongest ally - the US - has been voicing its concern over the war against Hamas.

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As he gets ready to meet with the Muslim MPs in the party, Keir Starmer is facing criticism over Labour's position on the Israel-Gaza conflict. He has acknowledged the "distress" caused by comments he made in which he implied that Israel had the "right" to cut off water and power to the Gaza strip.

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Israel launched a brief incursion into Gaza with tanks taking part in a "targeted raid" overnight in the northern part, the army said in a statement on Thursday (Oct 26). This comes amid <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israel-hamas-war-live-updates-un-security-council-to-vote-on-resolutions-proposed-by-us-russia-for-gaza-651304">Israel's preparation for a ground invasion</a>.&nbsp;

"Overnight, the IDF conducted a targeted raid using tanks in the northern Gaza Strip, as part of preparations for the next stages of combat," the army said, further adding that "the soldiers exited the area at the end of the activity".&nbsp;

In a televised statement late Wednesday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said 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, which includes the leader of one of the centrist opposition parties.&nbsp;

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Netanyahu 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."&nbsp;

The Israel-Palestine conflict escalated after Hamas launched an unprecedented attack on Israel on Oct 7, killing more than 1,400 people, as per Israeli officials.&nbsp;

Israel waged war, calling it retaliatory actions, which has killed more than 6,500 Gazans, as per the figures released by the Hamas-controlled health ministry in the territory.&nbsp;

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/explained-how-netanyahu-helped-grow-hamas-which-became-the-frankensteins-monster-for-him-651336">How Netanyahu helped turn Hamas into his Frankenstein's monster</a>&nbsp;

The Israeli military said that during the overnight raid, "soldiers located and struck numerous terrorists, terror infrastructure and anti-tank missile launch posts, and operated to prepare the battlefield".&nbsp;

A spokesman for the military confirmed to the news agency AFP that this was not the first time Israeli soldiers and tanks had entered Gaza for limited incursions since Oct 7.&nbsp;

Netanyahu, who has so far not taken responsibility for the security failures that led to the Hamas attack, said all involved would be called to account.

He said, "The scandal will be fully investigated. Everyone will have to give answers, me too. But all this will happen only after the war."&nbsp;

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.

Israel launched a brief incursion into Gaza with tanks taking part in a "targeted raid" overnight in the northern part, the army said in a statement on Thursday (Oct 26).

Israel launched a brief incursion into Gaza with tanks taking part in a "targeted raid" overnight in the northern part, the army said in a statement on Thursday (Oct 26). This comes amid Israel's preparation for a ground invasion. "Overnight, the IDF conducted a targeted raid using tanks in the northern Gaza Strip, as part of preparations for the next stages of combat," the army said, further adding that "the soldiers exited the area at the end of the activity". In a televised statement late Wednesday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said 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, which includes the leader of one of the centrist opposition parties. Also read: As IDF mulls ground operation in Gaza, here is what post-war scenario might look like Disclaimer: WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of photos and videos shared on social media. In preparation for the next stages of combat, the IDF operated in northern Gaza. IDF tanks & infantry struck numerous terrorist cells, infrastructure and anti-tank missile launch posts. The soldiers have since exited the area and returned to Israeli territory. pic.twitter.com/oMdSDR84rU — Israel Defense Forces (@IDF) October 26, 2023 × Netanyahu 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." The Israel-Palestine conflict escalated after Hamas launched an unprecedented attack on Israel on Oct 7, killing more than 1,400 people, as per Israeli officials. Israel waged war, calling it retaliatory actions, which has killed more than 6,500 Gazans, as per the figures released by the Hamas-controlled health ministry in the territory. Also read: How Netanyahu helped turn Hamas into his Frankenstein's monster The Israeli military said that during the overnight raid, "soldiers located and struck numerous terrorists, terror infrastructure and anti-tank missile launch posts, and operated to prepare the battlefield". A spokesman for the military confirmed to the news agency AFP that this was not the first time Israeli soldiers and tanks had entered Gaza for limited incursions since Oct 7. Netanyahu, who has so far not taken responsibility for the security failures that led to the Hamas attack, said all involved would be called to account. He said, "The scandal will be fully investigated. Everyone will have to give answers, me too. But all this will happen only after the war." 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.

Israeli tanks conduct overnight 'targeted raid' in northern Gaza during brief incursion

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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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Russia tests nuclear missile from submarine. Russia has tested its ability to deliver a retaliatory in nuclear strike now according to reports the command and control exercise involves the launch of ballistic and cruise missiles

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It's been more than two weeks since the war between Israel and Hamas began. In Africa though, the demonstrations have had a mixed bowl of support for Palestinians being bombarded by Israel and some African leaders like Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi being accused of piggybacking on the demos for political gain.

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The hostage situation has taken centrestage in the Israel war. Axios says that Israel is now willing to delay the ground offensive into Gaza to discuss the large release of hostages. Hamas has released two more hostages. Listen to their horror stories.

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French President Emmanuel Macron has proposed the formation of an international coalition against Hamas in the midst of the Gaza conflict. During his visit to Israel, Macron called for the existing international coalition fighting the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria to expand its scope to include Hamas, the Palestinian group behind the October 7 attack in southern Israel.

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Former U.S. President Barack Obama has issued a statement warning Israel against making the mistakes America made post 9/11. Obama has told Israel that ignoring the human costs of this war could backfire. Priyanka Sharma brings you a report.

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In response to escalating tensions in West Asia, the U.S. has significantly increased its support for Israel. The Pentagon has dispatched advisors, military experts in urban warfare, and advanced defence systems to aid Israel in its preparations for a potential ground invasion of Gaza. Here's a report.

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Over 700 people have lost their lives in the Gaza conclave in just the last 24 hours. Watch this report to know more.

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In an escalating humanitarian crisis, hundreds of thousands of terrified Gazans fled south on Saturday in response to Israeli threats, struggling to find food and shelter as the UN reported that over half the population had been displaced and water supplies were running low.

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The Israel-Hamas war has entered its 19th day. Reports claim, Israel is now planning to flood Hamas' underground tunnel network to destroy the group's existing capabilities. Bhairavi Singh brings you a report.

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It has been revealed that the terrorists from Hamas who carried out the unexpected attack on October 7th, which led them to declare war on Israel, were under the influence of a potent and illicit synthetic stimulant.

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Israel-Hamas War News: Israel's attacks on Hamas are increasing day by day. Meanwhile, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu has warned Hezbollah, saying, 'If Hezbollah jumps into war, it will be its biggest mistake'.

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With an upsurge in violence across the West Bank, the Biden administration has reportedly begun readying plans for mass evacuations of hundreds of thousands of American citizens from the Middle East.

As per a report by the Washington Post, four officials familiar with the US government’s contingency planning said that the conflict between Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas has stoked fears of broader escalation.

The officials stated that the Americans living in Israel and neighbouring Lebanon were of distinct concern, further underlining that the mass evacuation was a 'worst-case scenario' and that the government is churning out possible solutions to the problem that are seen as more likely.

However, one of the officials said, it “would be irresponsible not to have a plan for everything.”

The Israeli defence forces, which have been backed by US military aid, have been prepping for the much-anticipated ground offensive against Hamas militants who took the world by surprise after they carried out an unprecedented attack against Israel from Gaza on Oct 7.

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<h2>Complicated logistics&nbsp;</h2>

The officials said that even though the United States was fully backing its staunch ally Israel, it was deeply alarmed by the likelihood of an escalation.&nbsp;

They further said that in recent days, having to abruptly relocate a large number of people has made the US ponder over the process' complicated logistics.

According to State Department estimates, there were approximately 600,000 US citizens in Israel and another 86,000 in Lebanon when Hamas attacked.

<h2>Lebanon, a major concern</h2>

The report said that Washington's major concern, Lebanon, was mainly due to the presence of Hezbollah, a militant group and political party that has exercised control in the country since 1992.

The terror group has long accepted training and weapons from Iran, raising concerns that it could launch an offensive against Israel from the north, resulting in a two-front war that could stretch Israeli forces. &nbsp;

“This has become a real issue,” the Washington Post quoted one official as saying. “The administration is very, very, very worried that this thing is going to get out of hand.”

The report said that the Biden administration was also concerned about the demonstrations being held across the Arab world that, as per the top officials, have put the US personnel and citizens at the highest risk.

(With inputs from agencies)

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With an upsurge in violence across the West Bank, the Biden administration has reportedly begun readying plans for mass evacuations of hundreds of thousands of American citizens from the Middle East.

With an upsurge in violence across the West Bank, the Biden administration has reportedly begun readying plans for mass evacuations of hundreds of thousands of American citizens from the Middle East. As per a report by the Washington Post, four officials familiar with the US government’s contingency planning said that the conflict between Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas has stoked fears of broader escalation. The officials stated that the Americans living in Israel and neighbouring Lebanon were of distinct concern, further underlining that the mass evacuation was a 'worst-case scenario' and that the government is churning out possible solutions to the problem that are seen as more likely. However, one of the officials said, it “would be irresponsible not to have a plan for everything.” The Israeli defence forces, which have been backed by US military aid, have been prepping for the much-anticipated ground offensive against Hamas militants who took the world by surprise after they carried out an unprecedented attack against Israel from Gaza on Oct 7. Also read: US privately urging Israel to not launch offensive against Hezbollah: Report Complicated logistics The officials said that even though the United States was fully backing its staunch ally Israel, it was deeply alarmed by the likelihood of an escalation. They further said that in recent days, having to abruptly relocate a large number of people has made the US ponder over the process' complicated logistics. According to State Department estimates, there were approximately 600,000 US citizens in Israel and another 86,000 in Lebanon when Hamas attacked. Lebanon, a major concern The report said that Washington's major concern, Lebanon, was mainly due to the presence of Hezbollah, a militant group and political party that has exercised control in the country since 1992. The terror group has long accepted training and weapons from Iran, raising concerns that it could launch an offensive against Israel from the north, resulting in a two-front war that could stretch Israeli forces. “This has become a real issue,” the Washington Post quoted one official as saying. “The administration is very, very, very worried that this thing is going to get out of hand.” The report said that the Biden administration was also concerned about the demonstrations being held across the Arab world that, as per the top officials, have put the US personnel and citizens at the highest risk. (With inputs from agencies) 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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Palestinian officials claim that over the course of Israeli airstrikes on Gaza overnight, approximately 700 Palestinians lost their lives. This is the biggest number of deaths in a single day since Israel started attacking the beleaguered enclave earlier this month.

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The unprecedented, audacious attack launched by Palestinian militant group Hamas on the 7th of October on Israel were described by Hezbollah as "a decisive response to Israel's continued occupation". Since then, deadly skirmishes have been witnessed on Israel's northern border with Lebanon.

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