In the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hezbollah, Israeli forces have intensified airstrikes on a village in southern Lebanon. The escalation comes amid rising tensions and increased military activity in the region, leading to significant concerns about civilian safety and further instability in the area.

Israel-Hezbollah War: Israel Intensifies Strikes On Village In Southern Lebanon

<p>British foreign minister David Lammy&nbsp;on Monday (Oct 28) said that calling the Israeli operation in Gaza a genocide "undermines the seriousness" of the term and past genocides.&nbsp;</p>

<p>While addressing the House of Commons, Nick Timothy, a Conservative MP, made the remarks saying, "There is obviously much suffering in Gaza, but this (Genocide) terminology is completely inappropriate."</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">David Lammy just stood up in Parliament and denied that Israel is committing a genocide. Apparently using the word to describe Israel’s crimes “undermines the seriousness” of it.<br />
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Straight up genocide denial.<br />
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<p>He further added that the term is “repeated by the protesters and lawbreakers who are intimidating British Jews, as we saw again this weekend”.</p>

<p>The video of the house showed as Timothy concluded his speech, Lammy stood up and said he agreed with the MP.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"I do agree with the &nbsp;honourable gentleman, those terms were largely used when millions of people lost their lives in crises like Rwanda, the Second World War, and the Holocaust."&nbsp;</p>

<p>"The way they (the term Genocide) are now used undermines the seriousness of that term."&nbsp;</p>

<p>Lammy's statement sparked outrage on social media as people on X corrected the minister saying Genocide has nothing to do with the number of deaths. Rather, "it’s the intent plus the acts of the perpetrator that matter."</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Foreign Secretary David Lammy is wrong when he implies that the legal definition of genocide is dependent on how many people from an ethnic group are killed. Numbers are irrelevant - it’s the intent plus the acts of the perpetrator that matter. See:Art II, UN Genocide Convention <a href="https://t.co/T3KYb0pHlg">pic.twitter.com/T3KYb0pHlg</a></p>
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<p>Many&nbsp;X users shared the UN Genocide convention to support their statement and said the human rights experts at the UN say that what is happening in Gaza "IS a genocide."</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">🚨 BREAKING: Foreign Secretary David Lammy says using "genocide" to describe what is happening in Gaza "undermines" the seriousness of that term.<br />
Meanwhile, human rights experts at the UN say that this IS a genocide.<br />
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David, who are you trying to protect?<a href="https://t.co/KxBBmAHOku">pic.twitter.com/KxBBmAHOku</a></p>
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<p>Calling his statement outrageous, an X user blamed Lammy for ignoring the law and rules despite him being a lawyer himself.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/west-asia-crisis-hezbollah-names-naim-qassem-as-successor-to-late-hassan-nasrallah-771637">West Asia crisis: Hezbollah names Naim Qassem as successor to late Hassan Nasrallah</a></strong></p>

<p>"Genocide is defined not by numbers but intent. As a lawyer, Lammy knows that. He is denying the seriousness of Israel's intent and actions," the user said.&nbsp;</p>

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British foreign minister David Lammy on Monday (Oct 28) said that calling the Israeli operation in Gaza a genocide "undermines the seriousness" of the term and past genocides.

British foreign minister David Lammy on Monday (Oct 28) said that calling the Israeli operation in Gaza a genocide "undermines the seriousness" of the term and past genocides. While addressing the House of Commons, Nick Timothy, a Conservative MP, made the remarks saying, "There is obviously much suffering in Gaza, but this (Genocide) terminology is completely inappropriate." David Lammy just stood up in Parliament and denied that Israel is committing a genocide. Apparently using the word to describe Israel’s crimes “undermines the seriousness” of it. Straight up genocide denial. The Hague awaits this coward. pic.twitter.com/Ht0eYjYSfK — Hamza Yusuf (@Hamza_a96) October 28, 2024 × He further added that the term is “repeated by the protesters and lawbreakers who are intimidating British Jews, as we saw again this weekend”. The video of the house showed as Timothy concluded his speech, Lammy stood up and said he agreed with the MP. Also read | At least 60 killed in Israeli strikes in east, Lebanon reports "I do agree with the honourable gentleman, those terms were largely used when millions of people lost their lives in crises like Rwanda, the Second World War, and the Holocaust." "The way they (the term Genocide) are now used undermines the seriousness of that term." Lammy's statement sparked outrage on social media as people on X corrected the minister saying Genocide has nothing to do with the number of deaths. Rather, "it’s the intent plus the acts of the perpetrator that matter." Foreign Secretary David Lammy is wrong when he implies that the legal definition of genocide is dependent on how many people from an ethnic group are killed. Numbers are irrelevant - it’s the intent plus the acts of the perpetrator that matter. See:Art II, UN Genocide Convention pic.twitter.com/T3KYb0pHlg — Sangita Myska (@SangitaMyska) October 28, 2024 × Many X users shared the UN Genocide convention to support their statement and said the human rights experts at the UN say that what is happening in Gaza "IS a genocide." 🚨 BREAKING: Foreign Secretary David Lammy says using "genocide" to describe what is happening in Gaza "undermines" the seriousness of that term. Meanwhile, human rights experts at the UN say that this IS a genocide. David, who are you trying to protect?pic.twitter.com/KxBBmAHOku — joe brindle 🇵🇸 (@JoeBrindle_) October 28, 2024 × Calling his statement outrageous, an X user blamed Lammy for ignoring the law and rules despite him being a lawyer himself. Also read | West Asia crisis: Hezbollah names Naim Qassem as successor to late Hassan Nasrallah "Genocide is defined not by numbers but intent. As a lawyer, Lammy knows that. He is denying the seriousness of Israel's intent and actions," the user said. (With inputs from agencies)

'Calling Israel's war in Gaza genocide undermines the word': UK foreign minister

The Israeli military has captured militants hiding in a hospital in Gaza amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war. This operation is part of a broader campaign to dismantle militant infrastructure in the region. The presence of militants in a medical facility has sparked international concern over the protection of civilians and the implications for humanitarian efforts in Gaza. The situation remains tense as both sides continue to engage in hostilities.

Israel-Hamas War: Israeli Military Captures Militants In Gaza's Hospital

Clashes between Israel and Hezbollah have intensified along the Lebanon border, escalating tensions in the region. The renewed fighting has seen exchanges of fire and artillery shelling, raising concerns about a broader conflict. Both sides have reported casualties, and the situation remains volatile as diplomatic efforts struggle to contain the violence and prevent further escalation.

Israel-Hezbollah Clashes Intensify Along Lebanon Border

Egypt's president Abdel Fattah el-Sissi on Sunday (October 27) announced a proposal for a two-day ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, with the aim of securing the release of four hostages held in Gaza.

Israel-Hamas War: Egypt Proposes Two-Day Gaza Ceasefire To Facilitate Return Of Hostages

<p>Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was forced to pause his speech at a memorial ceremony organised in remembrance of the October 7 attack and the Israel-Hamas war's civilian casualties when the bereaved families started shouting "Shame on you!”.</p>

<p>A heckled Netanyahu stood motionless in the middle of the ceremony as members of the audience interrupted him for more than one minute in Jerusalem.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In the live broadcast of the speech, one of the protesters was heard shouting, "My father was killed", while others shouted, “Shame on you!”</p>

<p>The administration of Netanyahu has been facing public and diplomatic pressure to take more significant steps to finalise a deal with Hamas and release the captives who are still in Gaza.</p>

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<p>After the authorities removed the hecklers from the event, the prime minister again started his speech.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/netanyahu-says-israels-attack-on-iran-precise-and-powerful-khamenei-gives-retaliation-devoid-reaction-771121">Netanyahu says Israel’s attack on Iran ‘precise and powerful’, Khamenei gives ‘retaliation-devoid’ reaction</a></p>

<h2><strong>Israel to push for restart of negotiations over hostage release deal</strong></h2>

<p>Israeli spy chief David Barnea will be travelling to Doha on Sunday (Oct 27) to hold talks which will be aimed at restarting negotiations on the Gaza hostage release deal.</p>

<p>The Israeli government has been appealed by several Western leaders and families of hostages to broker an agreement after Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar's death earlier this month.</p>

<p>According to some analysts, Sinwar was the main obstacle in the agreement which will pave the way for the release of 97 hostages still held in Gaza.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Gaza Food Crisis: Hungry Gazans Scramble For Food Amid War</strong></p>

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<p>Netanyahu has also been criticised by some for obstructing mediation in the truce. Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant earlier said that the military action will not only help achieve the aim of the war which is to bring back the hostages.</p>

<p>"Not all objectives can be achieved through military operations alone... To realise our moral duty to bring our hostages home, we will have to make painful concessions," said Gallant, in another speech.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was forced to pause his speech at a memorial ceremony organised in remembrance of the October 7 attack and the Israel-Hamas war's civilian casualties when the bereaved families started shouting "Shame on you!

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was forced to pause his speech at a memorial ceremony organised in remembrance of the October 7 attack and the Israel-Hamas war's civilian casualties when the bereaved families started shouting "Shame on you!”. A heckled Netanyahu stood motionless in the middle of the ceremony as members of the audience interrupted him for more than one minute in Jerusalem. In the live broadcast of the speech, one of the protesters was heard shouting, "My father was killed", while others shouted, “Shame on you!” The administration of Netanyahu has been facing public and diplomatic pressure to take more significant steps to finalise a deal with Hamas and release the captives who are still in Gaza. #Netanyahu | "Be ashamed of yourself"... Hurtful words from the families of Israeli prisoners of the resistance attack Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during his speech on the anniversary of Operation Al-Aqsa Flood. pic.twitter.com/uASeLsk1co — Jerusalem Captive (@JerusalemCapti) October 27, 2024 × נאלץ להפסיק את הנאום: משפחות שכולות צעקו לעבר נתניהו בטקס לזכר הנרצחים בטבח@diklaaharon pic.twitter.com/8L3uJmtuZw — כאן חדשות (@kann_news) October 27, 2024 × After the authorities removed the hecklers from the event, the prime minister again started his speech. Also Read: Netanyahu says Israel’s attack on Iran ‘precise and powerful’, Khamenei gives ‘retaliation-devoid’ reaction Israel to push for restart of negotiations over hostage release deal Israeli spy chief David Barnea will be travelling to Doha on Sunday (Oct 27) to hold talks which will be aimed at restarting negotiations on the Gaza hostage release deal. The Israeli government has been appealed by several Western leaders and families of hostages to broker an agreement after Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar's death earlier this month. According to some analysts, Sinwar was the main obstacle in the agreement which will pave the way for the release of 97 hostages still held in Gaza. Watch: Gaza Food Crisis: Hungry Gazans Scramble For Food Amid War Netanyahu has also been criticised by some for obstructing mediation in the truce. Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant earlier said that the military action will not only help achieve the aim of the war which is to bring back the hostages. "Not all objectives can be achieved through military operations alone... To realise our moral duty to bring our hostages home, we will have to make painful concessions," said Gallant, in another speech. (With inputs from agencies) Disclaimer: WION takes the utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments in the Israel-Palestine conflict after the Hamas attacks. However, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos, and videos.

'Shame on you': Protesters disrupt Netanyahu's Oct 7 memorial ceremony speech

The ongoing Israel-Hamas war has devastated the Gaza Strip millions of the Palestinians in the Gaza Strip literally almost the entire population of 2.4 million people have been plunged into a very dire state of Life. Watch this report to know more.

Gaza Food Crisis: Hungry Gazans Scramble For Food Amid War

Gaza Food Crisis: Soaring Food Prices Deepen Gazans' Plight

The efforts to end the war in Gaza appear to have gained momentum with Israel saying its spy Chief will attend cease fire talks and Hamas also vowing to stop fighting if a truce is reached. A senior Hamas official reportedly said that a delegation from the groups Doha based leadership discussed truce related ideas. Watch to know more.

Hamas: Israel Must Commit To Ceasefire Withdrawing From Gaza

<p>The Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) claimed on Thursday (Oct 24) that it has killed a Hamas Commander who took part in the October 7 strike on southern Israel. The commander, Mohammad Abu Itiwi, was also a staff member of the UN aid agency in the Gaza Strip.</p>

<p>IDF alleged that Itiwi was working with the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) since July 2022.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russia-ratifies-military-pact-with-north-korea-amid-troops-deployment-row-770498">Russia ratifies military pact with North Korea amid troops deployment row</a></strong></p>

<p>While announcing his killing, the IDF Spokesperson Daniel Hagari alleged Itiwi, killed on Wednesday (Oct 23), was involved in the abduction and murder of Israeli civilians.&nbsp;</p>

<p>UNRWA did not explain the Israeli allegation of Itiwi being its staff member. The agency, however, announced on Wednesday (Oct 23) that one of its staff members was killed in an Israeli airstrike in central Gaza.&nbsp;</p>

<h2>A ceasefire deal to be on the table?</h2>

<p>IDF's statement comes at a time when the US and Israeli negotiators are expected to gather in Doha to restart talks toward a deal for a ceasefire and the release of hostages in Gaza.</p>

<p>Qatar and Egypt have acted as mediators between Israel and Hamas in months of talks that broke down in August without an agreement to end fighting that began when the Palestinian militant group launched attacks on southern Israel on October 7, 2023.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israel-plans-to-empty-gaza-strip-of-its-people-says-palestinian-president-abbas-770487">Israel plans to ‘empty’ Gaza Strip of its people, claims Palestinian President Abbas</a></strong></p>

<p>David Barnea, the head of its Mossad intelligence agency, would also travel to Doha on Sunday (Oct 27).</p>

<p>Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said that CIA Director William Burns would attend the talks.</p>

<p>US Secretary of State Antony Blinken travelled to the Middle East this week hoping to revive the talks following the death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, who Washington says was the main obstacle to a deal.</p>

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The Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) claimed on Thursday (Oct 24) that it has killed a Hamas Commander who took part in the October 7 strike on southern Israel. The commander, Mohammad Abu Itiwi, was also a staff member of the UN aid agency in the Gaza Strip.

The Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) claimed on Thursday (Oct 24) that it has killed a Hamas Commander who took part in the October 7 strike on southern Israel. The commander, Mohammad Abu Itiwi, was also a staff member of the UN aid agency in the Gaza Strip. IDF alleged that Itiwi was working with the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) since July 2022. Also read | Russia ratifies military pact with North Korea amid troops deployment row While announcing his killing, the IDF Spokesperson Daniel Hagari alleged Itiwi, killed on Wednesday (Oct 23), was involved in the abduction and murder of Israeli civilians. UNRWA did not explain the Israeli allegation of Itiwi being its staff member. The agency, however, announced on Wednesday (Oct 23) that one of its staff members was killed in an Israeli airstrike in central Gaza. A ceasefire deal to be on the table? IDF's statement comes at a time when the US and Israeli negotiators are expected to gather in Doha to restart talks toward a deal for a ceasefire and the release of hostages in Gaza. Qatar and Egypt have acted as mediators between Israel and Hamas in months of talks that broke down in August without an agreement to end fighting that began when the Palestinian militant group launched attacks on southern Israel on October 7, 2023. Also read | Israel plans to ‘empty’ Gaza Strip of its people, claims Palestinian President Abbas David Barnea, the head of its Mossad intelligence agency, would also travel to Doha on Sunday (Oct 27). Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said that CIA Director William Burns would attend the talks. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken travelled to the Middle East this week hoping to revive the talks following the death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, who Washington says was the main obstacle to a deal. (With inputs from agencies)

IDF claims Hamas commander who worked as UN aid worker killed in Gaza

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<p>Aboud Battah, a 17-year-old Palestinian journalist, was arrested by the Israeli military&nbsp;on Friday (Oct 25) near the besieged Kamal Adwan Hospital in northern Gaza.</p>

<p>Battah was well known for his steadfast documentation of the Israeli occupation in Gaza since October of 2023.</p>

<p>Head of Euro-Med Human Rights Monitor (A Swedish NGO) Ramy Abdu said that the Israel Defense Forces (IDF)&nbsp;subjected him to torture, and then took him to an unknown location, noting that "there are serious concerns for his life."</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/lebanon-reports-3-media-workers-killed-in-israeli-strike-770655">Lebanon reports 3 media workers killed in Israeli strike</a></strong></p>

<p>According to the Middle East Eye, Battah is one of the many Palestinians who were arrested by the IDF during their ongoing invasion of the besieged Kamal Adwan Hospital in Jabalia in the northern Gaza Strip.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Ministry of Health in Gaza reports that Israeli forces have invaded Kamal Adwan Hospital, holding hundreds of patients, medical staff, and displaced neighbours seeking refuge from ongoing bombardments.</p>

<p>Several children were also killed after the IDF bombed the main oxygen station.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Just hours before his arrest, Battah shared an Instagram story showing bombed residential blocks in Jabalia.</p>

<h2><strong>A 'happy face'&nbsp;storyteller&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>Battah is originally from northern Gaza and is known for his "powerful voice" during the ongoing war.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/gaza-defence-agency-reports-20-killed-in-israeli-strikes-on-khan-yunis-770644">Gaza defence agency reports 20 killed in Israeli strikes on Khan Yunis</a></strong></p>

<p>He has shared various stories related to the war with a mix of sarcasm.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He grabbed the attention of the internet, especially in the Middle East, after a United States-based non-profit organisation Unicorn Riot featured his story in which he talked about the "forced starvation" in Gaza amidst the war.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>In the story, he talked about how Palestinians were foraging for basic sustenance, and how the native flora was helping people survive.</p>

<p>Battah won hearts on the internet via his "happy" style of narrating a story as in all his stories he was seen smiling even when he was talking about "brutal killings" in Gaza.&nbsp;<br />
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Aboud Battah, a 17-year-old Palestinian journalist, was arrested by the Israeli military on Friday (Oct 25) near the besieged Kamal Adwan Hospital in northern Gaza.

Aboud Battah, a 17-year-old Palestinian journalist, was arrested by the Israeli military on Friday (Oct 25) near the besieged Kamal Adwan Hospital in northern Gaza. Battah was well known for his steadfast documentation of the Israeli occupation in Gaza since October of 2023. Head of Euro-Med Human Rights Monitor (A Swedish NGO) Ramy Abdu said that the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) subjected him to torture, and then took him to an unknown location, noting that "there are serious concerns for his life." Also read | Lebanon reports 3 media workers killed in Israeli strike According to the Middle East Eye, Battah is one of the many Palestinians who were arrested by the IDF during their ongoing invasion of the besieged Kamal Adwan Hospital in Jabalia in the northern Gaza Strip. The Ministry of Health in Gaza reports that Israeli forces have invaded Kamal Adwan Hospital, holding hundreds of patients, medical staff, and displaced neighbours seeking refuge from ongoing bombardments. Several children were also killed after the IDF bombed the main oxygen station. Just hours before his arrest, Battah shared an Instagram story showing bombed residential blocks in Jabalia. A 'happy face' storyteller Battah is originally from northern Gaza and is known for his "powerful voice" during the ongoing war. Also read | Gaza defence agency reports 20 killed in Israeli strikes on Khan Yunis He has shared various stories related to the war with a mix of sarcasm. He grabbed the attention of the internet, especially in the Middle East, after a United States-based non-profit organisation Unicorn Riot featured his story in which he talked about the "forced starvation" in Gaza amidst the war. Resisting Starvation in Gaza || The First in a Series ‘Visualizing an Era of Genocide’ As the genocidal campaign in Gaza continues, Israel’s use of forced starvation as a tactic is escalating. First through a total siege, then by preventing the delivery of aid, and most recently… pic.twitter.com/jJFPAC98u3 — UNICORN RIOT (@UR_Ninja) March 24, 2024 × In the story, he talked about how Palestinians were foraging for basic sustenance, and how the native flora was helping people survive. Battah won hearts on the internet via his "happy" style of narrating a story as in all his stories he was seen smiling even when he was talking about "brutal killings" in Gaza. (With inputs from agencies) Disclaimer: WION takes the utmost care to accurately and responsibly report conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, Syria, Iraq, and non-state actors like the Islamic State, among others. In this context, claims and counterclaims are being made online and offline. WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos, and videos.

IDF arrests and 'abuses' teen Palestinian journalist Aboud Battah

Antony Blinken meets Benjamin Netanyahu in a bid to revive the ceasefire in Gaza and Lebanon. This is Blinken's 11th visit to the Middle East since the Gaza war began more than a year ago. During his visit, Blinken pressed Netanyahu to publicly reject the idea of North Gaza’s siege. The conversation comes amid reports that the IDF is implementing a controversial plan in the North. Watch to know more!

Blinken Presses Netanyahu To Reject Idea Of North Gaza’s Siege Publicly | WION Originals

<p>Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas, on Thursday (Oct 24), accused Israel of trying to "empty" the Gaza Strip of Palestinians, majorly in the northern part.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“It has been a full year since the greatest catastrophe that the Palestinian people experienced after the Nakba of 1948, which is the Israeli war in which crimes of genocide and ethnic cleansing are being committed in the Gaza Strip,” Abbas said in a speech to the BRICS groups members.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He added, "This is part of a plan to empty the territory of its people, especially now in northern Gaza, where the occupation forces are resorting to starving the population there.”</p>

<p>The Israel-Hamas war began on October 7 last year after the Palestinian militant&nbsp;group attacked southern Israel and killed around 1,200 people and took 251 hostages, according to Israeli officials.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/idf-claims-six-al-jazeera-journalists-are-operatives-in-hamas-terror-group-770170"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;IDF claims six Al Jazeera journalists are operatives of Hamas, PIJ terror groups</strong></a></p>

<h2><strong>Strike on school-turned-shelter in Gaza&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>At least 17 people died after an Israeli strike on a school sheltering displaced Palestinians in central Gaza as Israel Defense&nbsp;Forces (IDF) continued&nbsp;to attack the Palestinian territory.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Palestinian medical officials said the Israeli attack in the Nuseirat refugee camp killed mostly women and children, including an 11-month-old baby, and wounded 42 others.</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Israel-Hamas War: Palestinian Economy In Ruins As War Devastates Gaza &amp; West Bank</strong></p>

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<p>The Israeli military claimed that it targeted Hamas fighters inside the school.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Israel can potentially reach decisive end to Hezbollah conflict&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>IDF&nbsp;Chief of Staff Lt&nbsp;Gen&nbsp;Herzi Halevi said that Israel can potentially reach a decisive end to the conflict with the Lebanon-based militant group Hezbollah.</p>

<p>“In the north, there is a possibility of reaching a sharp end. We finished Hezbollah’s senior chain of command in a very thorough way,” Halevi said during an assessment in the northern Gaza Strip on Wednesday.&nbsp;</p>

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Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas, on Thursday (Oct 24), accused Israel of trying to "empty" the Gaza Strip of Palestinians, majorly in the northern part.

Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas, on Thursday (Oct 24), accused Israel of trying to "empty" the Gaza Strip of Palestinians, majorly in the northern part. “It has been a full year since the greatest catastrophe that the Palestinian people experienced after the Nakba of 1948, which is the Israeli war in which crimes of genocide and ethnic cleansing are being committed in the Gaza Strip,” Abbas said in a speech to the BRICS groups members. He added, "This is part of a plan to empty the territory of its people, especially now in northern Gaza, where the occupation forces are resorting to starving the population there.” The Israel-Hamas war began on October 7 last year after the Palestinian militant group attacked southern Israel and killed around 1,200 people and took 251 hostages, according to Israeli officials. Also read: IDF claims six Al Jazeera journalists are operatives of Hamas, PIJ terror groups Strike on school-turned-shelter in Gaza At least 17 people died after an Israeli strike on a school sheltering displaced Palestinians in central Gaza as Israel Defense Forces (IDF) continued to attack the Palestinian territory. Palestinian medical officials said the Israeli attack in the Nuseirat refugee camp killed mostly women and children, including an 11-month-old baby, and wounded 42 others. Watch | Israel-Hamas War: Palestinian Economy In Ruins As War Devastates Gaza & West Bank × The Israeli military claimed that it targeted Hamas fighters inside the school. Israel can potentially reach decisive end to Hezbollah conflict IDF Chief of Staff Lt Gen Herzi Halevi said that Israel can potentially reach a decisive end to the conflict with the Lebanon-based militant group Hezbollah. “In the north, there is a possibility of reaching a sharp end. We finished Hezbollah’s senior chain of command in a very thorough way,” Halevi said during an assessment in the northern Gaza Strip on Wednesday. Disclaimer: WION takes the utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments in 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)

Israel plans to ‘empty’ Gaza Strip of its people, claims Palestinian President Abbas

Now, we look at the surging global defense spending. While defense firms' stocks have been on a tear, the real cost of war weighs beyond the money. Take a look at this next report for more.

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Israel has intensified its siege on Northern Gaza once again. The Israeli military has issued evacuation orders for Palestinians in the war torn strip. Watch in for more details!

Israel-Hamas War: Palestinian Economy In Ruins As War Devastates Gaza & West Bank

The poverty rate across the Palestinian territories is projected to nearly double this year to 74.3 percent, following months of intense conflict in Gaza. This is according to a UNDP report. Watch to know more.

Palestinian Economy in Ruins as War Devastates Gaza & West Bank

<p>A three-old Palestinian boy was killed after pallets of aid air dropped in the&nbsp;southern Gazan city of Khan Younis, his family members said, over the weekend.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The humanitarian crisis has worsened as Israel continues to attack Gaza amid its ongoing war with the Palestinian militant group Hamas.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The incident happened when the family was eating breakfast and pallets dropped from aeroplanes and careened towards the displacement area, the grandfather of the boy, who is also named Sami Ayyad, told CNN.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Several family members tried to take cover inside their improvised tents, however, the falling aid killed the three-year-old on the spot.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Ayyad's aunt and cousin were also wounded on their foot and face respectively.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/india-rushed-to-aid-even-before-asking-lebanese-envoy-after-mea-announces-to-supply-tonnes-of-aid-768821"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;'India rushed to aid even before asking': Lebanese envoy as New Delhi sends humanitarian aid to Lebanon</strong></a></p>

<p>“I was sitting here with the boy, and the moment I left him…the package fell on him,” Ayyad said. “There was only a second between me and him. I carried him and started running.</p>

<p>“We have no hospitals. I ran like crazy, but the boy died instantly. I couldn’t save him. Blood started coming out of his nose and mouth,” he added.</p>

<p>Several countries have been air-dropping aid into Gaza, including the United States, Britain, Jordan, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Israel-Hamas War: No Iran Attacks, Focus On Gaza Aid Says Joe Biden</strong></p>

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<p>Ayyad added, "We don’t want aid. We want dignity. Enough with the humiliation and insult that we are receiving from the Arabs, not just the Israelis. Those who have no mercy on us — look at our children, our women, our elderly.”</p>

<p>Sami’s uncle, Mohammad Ayyad, told CNN, “Our lives are… humiliation, death, horror. I sleep at night not sure if I will wake up. We are human beings, not animals to drop food (to) from the sky."&nbsp;</p>

<p>The UAE airdropped 81 food packages into Khan Younis on Saturday (Oct 19), according to the Israeli agency. Over 10,000 packages have been airdropped in recent months, Israel's Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories, or COGAT, said.&nbsp;</p>

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A three-old Palestinian boy was killed after pallets of aid air dropped in the southern Gazan city of Khan Younis, his family members said, over the weekend. The humanitarian crisis has worsened as Israel continues to attack Gaza amid its ongoing war with the Palestinian militant group Hamas.

A three-old Palestinian boy was killed after pallets of aid air dropped in the southern Gazan city of Khan Younis, his family members said, over the weekend. The humanitarian crisis has worsened as Israel continues to attack Gaza amid its ongoing war with the Palestinian militant group Hamas. The incident happened when the family was eating breakfast and pallets dropped from aeroplanes and careened towards the displacement area, the grandfather of the boy, who is also named Sami Ayyad, told CNN. Several family members tried to take cover inside their improvised tents, however, the falling aid killed the three-year-old on the spot. Ayyad's aunt and cousin were also wounded on their foot and face respectively. Also read: 'India rushed to aid even before asking': Lebanese envoy as New Delhi sends humanitarian aid to Lebanon “I was sitting here with the boy, and the moment I left him…the package fell on him,” Ayyad said. “There was only a second between me and him. I carried him and started running. “We have no hospitals. I ran like crazy, but the boy died instantly. I couldn’t save him. Blood started coming out of his nose and mouth,” he added. Several countries have been air-dropping aid into Gaza, including the United States, Britain, Jordan, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Watch | Israel-Hamas War: No Iran Attacks, Focus On Gaza Aid Says Joe Biden × Ayyad added, "We don’t want aid. We want dignity. Enough with the humiliation and insult that we are receiving from the Arabs, not just the Israelis. Those who have no mercy on us — look at our children, our women, our elderly.” Sami’s uncle, Mohammad Ayyad, told CNN, “Our lives are… humiliation, death, horror. I sleep at night not sure if I will wake up. We are human beings, not animals to drop food (to) from the sky." The UAE airdropped 81 food packages into Khan Younis on Saturday (Oct 19), according to the Israeli agency. Over 10,000 packages have been airdropped in recent months, Israel's Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories, or COGAT, said. Disclaimer: WION takes the utmost care to accurately and responsibly report conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, Syria, Iraq, and non-state actors like the Islamic State, among others. In this context, claims and counterclaims are being made online and offline. WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos, and videos. (With inputs from agencies)

Three-year-old Palestinian boy dies after Gaza airdropped aid falls on him

Israeli PM Netanyahu said Yahya Sinwar's death offers a chance for peace in the Middle East. However, he warned that the war in Gaza was not over until its hostages were returned. Israel confirmed Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, the architect of the Oct. 7 attack, has been killed in Gaza. His death represents a major boost to the Israeli military and PM Netanyahu. Watch to know more!

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The Israeli military announced the death of a brigade commander in a blast in northern Gaza, where Israeli forces have been engaged in a sweeping assault targeting Hamas.

Israel-Hamas War: Israeli Colonel Killed In Combat In Northern Gaza, Tensions Escalates

The Gaza's civilians are facing another deadly threat of a famine. 1.8 million Palestinians are now facing acute food insecurity according to the World Food program. Many are on the brink of starvation with over 133,000 experiencing catastrophic hunger. Watch to know more.

Israel-Gaza: Israel Escalates Gaza Strikes After Sinwar's Killing

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<p>Israeli strikes in Beit Lahia, northern<strong> </strong>Gaza killed at least 87 people on Sunday (Oct 20)&nbsp;as per the Hamas-run local authorities.</p>

<p>As the 'horrifying scenes' unfolded in northern Gaza, UN special co-ordinator for the Middle East peace process,&nbsp;Tor Wennesland, in a statement, said that the "nightmare in Gaza is intensifying" and there is an "ever-worsening humanitarian crisis".</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/west-asia-crisis-israel-says-it-hit-hezbollahs-command-centre-in-lebanons-beirut-watch-769155">West Asia crisis: Israel says it hit Hezbollah's command centre in Lebanon's Beirut. Watch</a></p>

<p>"In Beit Lahia last night, dozens were reportedly killed in Israeli airstrikes. Nowhere is safe in Gaza," he said.</p>

<h2><strong>Israel attacks Hezbollah headquarters in Beirut, Lebanon retaliates with 160 rockets</strong></h2>

<p>Israel's military on Sunday (October 20) said that it had hit the intelligence headquarters of Hezbollah in Lebanon's capital, Beirut, in which 73 people were killed in a single air strike.</p>

<p>Hezbollah's stronghold in south&nbsp;Beirut came under attack after the Iran-backed group was accused of trying to assassinate Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu by attacking&nbsp; his residence with a drone.</p>

<p>Around 160 rockets were launched from Lebanon into the north of Israel and nearly 70 of them were intercepted within minutes on Sunday (October 20).</p>

<p>"Following the sirens that sounded between 11:09 and 11:12 am in the Western Galilee and Upper Galilee areas, approximately 70 projectiles were identified crossing from Lebanon," stated Israel's military on X.</p>

<p>In northern Israel, several major roads were also closed as emergency services made an attempt to put out the fire caused by rockets.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Israel-Hamas War: Pressure Builds On Netanyahu After Yahya Sinwar's Killing</strong></p>

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<p>Hezbollah on Sunday said it launched rocket salvos at Israeli "enemy forces" on the outskirts of Markaba villages and on soldiers nearby "west of the village of Adaisseh", stated the group.</p>

<p>Hezbollah fighters also fired "a big rocket salvo" at an Israeli army base close to Safed "in defence of Lebanon" and "in response to the Israeli enemy's attacks on villages and homes".</p>

<p>Gaza's Hamas-run health ministry, in its latest update, said that 87 people have lost their lives and 158 others have suffered injuries in the last 24 hours.</p>

<p>As per the ministry, at least 42,603 Palestinians have been killed and 99,795 others have been injured since the Israel-Hamas war started after the October 7 attack in which 1,200 Israelis were killed and 251 others were taken hostage by the terror group. Out of the 251, nearly 100 hostages have still been kept in Gaza.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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Israeli strikes in Beit Lahia, northern Gaza killed at least 87 people on Sunday (Oct 20) as per the Hamas-run local authorities. As the 'horrifying scenes' unfolded in northern Gaza, UN special co-ordinator for the Middle East peace process, Tor Wennesland, in a statement, said that the "nightmare in Gaza is intensifying" and there is an "ever-worsening humanitarian crisis".

Israeli strikes in Beit Lahia, northern Gaza killed at least 87 people on Sunday (Oct 20) as per the Hamas-run local authorities. As the 'horrifying scenes' unfolded in northern Gaza, UN special co-ordinator for the Middle East peace process, Tor Wennesland, in a statement, said that the "nightmare in Gaza is intensifying" and there is an "ever-worsening humanitarian crisis". Also Read: West Asia crisis: Israel says it hit Hezbollah's command centre in Lebanon's Beirut. Watch "In Beit Lahia last night, dozens were reportedly killed in Israeli airstrikes. Nowhere is safe in Gaza," he said. Israel attacks Hezbollah headquarters in Beirut, Lebanon retaliates with 160 rockets Israel's military on Sunday (October 20) said that it had hit the intelligence headquarters of Hezbollah in Lebanon's capital, Beirut, in which 73 people were killed in a single air strike. Hezbollah's stronghold in south Beirut came under attack after the Iran-backed group was accused of trying to assassinate Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu by attacking his residence with a drone. Around 160 rockets were launched from Lebanon into the north of Israel and nearly 70 of them were intercepted within minutes on Sunday (October 20). "Following the sirens that sounded between 11:09 and 11:12 am in the Western Galilee and Upper Galilee areas, approximately 70 projectiles were identified crossing from Lebanon," stated Israel's military on X. In northern Israel, several major roads were also closed as emergency services made an attempt to put out the fire caused by rockets. Watch: Israel-Hamas War: Pressure Builds On Netanyahu After Yahya Sinwar's Killing Hezbollah on Sunday said it launched rocket salvos at Israeli "enemy forces" on the outskirts of Markaba villages and on soldiers nearby "west of the village of Adaisseh", stated the group. Hezbollah fighters also fired "a big rocket salvo" at an Israeli army base close to Safed "in defence of Lebanon" and "in response to the Israeli enemy's attacks on villages and homes". Gaza's Hamas-run health ministry, in its latest update, said that 87 people have lost their lives and 158 others have suffered injuries in the last 24 hours. As per the ministry, at least 42,603 Palestinians have been killed and 99,795 others have been injured since the Israel-Hamas war started after the October 7 attack in which 1,200 Israelis were killed and 251 others were taken hostage by the terror group. Out of the 251, nearly 100 hostages have still been kept in Gaza. (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.

Israeli strikes on northern Gaza kill at least 87 as Beirut attack continues

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<p>A Yazidi woman who was recently released from Gaza is recounting the harrowing time she had while being in the captivity of ISIS. Fawzia Amin Saydo was kidnapped by Islamist terrorists at the age of 11 from her home in Iraq and was later trafficked to Gaza.</p>

<p>They took several more children and women with them and killed their babies.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Talking to The Sun, she recalled that after being taken away, they were starved for four days. They were then given plates of food containing meat and rice. After being without food for days, they ate whatever was offered but soon started feeling sick.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In a horrifying testimony, she told the publication that the terrorists informed them that what they had eaten was "meat from the babies".&nbsp;</p>

<p>"When we were done, they told us that the meat was from the babies," Fawzia said, recalling how a woman had a heart attack and died right then as soon as she heard this.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The terrorists further showed them pictures of beheaded children and babies, and allegedly said, "These are the kids you ate."</p>

<p>Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/girl-taken-as-isis-slave-at-age-11-held-captive-for-10-years-by-hamas-is-rescued-from-gaza-764366">Girl taken as ISIS slave at age 11, held captive for 10 years by Hamas, is rescued from Gaza</a></p>

<p>She says that a woman recognised her baby from the photos by his hand.&nbsp;</p>

<h2>Yazidi woman&nbsp;was sold and trafficked</h2>

<p>Fawzia Amin Saydo was kidnapped in 2014 and kept as a sex slave by ISIS in Syria. A year later, she was married off to a 24-year-old Palestinian ISIS supporter, according to Israeli media reports.</p>

<p>In Raqqa, she gave birth to two children. Her husband was killed in 2019 in the Euphrates River Valley after which she and her kids were sent to the Al-Hawl camp in northern Syria. Nearly 10,000 people lived in the notoriously grim conditions here at the time.</p>

<p>The IS then smuggled her to Turkey where she lived with her dead husband's family. She says she was subjected to horrific treatment here, being beaten regularly and not allowed to move around. From here she was sent to Gaza via Egypt in 2020.</p>

<h2>Woman left behind two children</h2>

<p>Her German lawyer Zemfira Dlovani said that in Gaza, her children were taken away from her. However, some reports suggest that she left them behind in order to escape since she knew the Yazidi community won't accept them because they were a product of rape.</p>

<p>In August 2023, Fawzia managed to send out a plea for help on the internet. In a TikTok video, she said, &nbsp;"I hope you can rescue me from this place... If anyone comes and enters Palestine, no matter the location, I will go to them."</p>

<p>A complex operation to rescue her was organised led by Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) and Cogat, the Israeli agency that works in Gaza and the West Bank.</p>

<p>"The young girl was extracted from the Gaza Strip in recent days in a secret operation through the Kerem Shalom crossing,"&nbsp;the IDF said in a statement earlier this month.<br />
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TRIGGER WARNING: This story contains graphic details. Discretion is advised A Yazidi woman who was recently released from Gaza is recounting the harrowing time she had while being in the captivity of ISIS.

TRIGGER WARNING: This story contains graphic details. Discretion is advised A Yazidi woman who was recently released from Gaza is recounting the harrowing time she had while being in the captivity of ISIS. Fawzia Amin Saydo was kidnapped by Islamist terrorists at the age of 11 from her home in Iraq and was later trafficked to Gaza. They took several more children and women with them and killed their babies. Talking to The Sun, she recalled that after being taken away, they were starved for four days. They were then given plates of food containing meat and rice. After being without food for days, they ate whatever was offered but soon started feeling sick. In a horrifying testimony, she told the publication that the terrorists informed them that what they had eaten was "meat from the babies". "When we were done, they told us that the meat was from the babies," Fawzia said, recalling how a woman had a heart attack and died right then as soon as she heard this. The terrorists further showed them pictures of beheaded children and babies, and allegedly said, "These are the kids you ate." Also Read: Girl taken as ISIS slave at age 11, held captive for 10 years by Hamas, is rescued from Gaza She says that a woman recognised her baby from the photos by his hand. Yazidi woman was sold and trafficked Fawzia Amin Saydo was kidnapped in 2014 and kept as a sex slave by ISIS in Syria. A year later, she was married off to a 24-year-old Palestinian ISIS supporter, according to Israeli media reports. In Raqqa, she gave birth to two children. Her husband was killed in 2019 in the Euphrates River Valley after which she and her kids were sent to the Al-Hawl camp in northern Syria. Nearly 10,000 people lived in the notoriously grim conditions here at the time. The IS then smuggled her to Turkey where she lived with her dead husband's family. She says she was subjected to horrific treatment here, being beaten regularly and not allowed to move around. From here she was sent to Gaza via Egypt in 2020. Woman left behind two children Her German lawyer Zemfira Dlovani said that in Gaza, her children were taken away from her. However, some reports suggest that she left them behind in order to escape since she knew the Yazidi community won't accept them because they were a product of rape. In August 2023, Fawzia managed to send out a plea for help on the internet. In a TikTok video, she said, "I hope you can rescue me from this place... If anyone comes and enters Palestine, no matter the location, I will go to them." A complex operation to rescue her was organised led by Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) and Cogat, the Israeli agency that works in Gaza and the West Bank. "The young girl was extracted from the Gaza Strip in recent days in a secret operation through the Kerem Shalom crossing," the IDF said in a statement earlier this month.

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<p>Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, who was "eliminated" by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), earlier this week, tried to instil hatred in his 10-year-old son for Israel through letters, according to Israeli&nbsp;media reports.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Israeli troops searched homes near where Sinwar was killed, and reportedly found letters he sent and received, including his correspondence with his son.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Sinwar wrote several sermons to his son, which were excoriating Israel, according to a local media outlet, Channel 12.&nbsp;</p>

<p>His 10-year-old boy in turn reportedly sent his father drawings of dead Israeli soldiers, and at one point was said to ask when the war would end.</p>

<p>Sinwar was considered to be the architect of the deadly October 7 attack on Israel, where thousands of people were killed and 251 were taken hostage in Gaza.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/skull-damaged-fingers-chopped-off-chilling-details-revealed-in-hamas-chief-yahya-sinwars-autopsy-768841"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;Skull damaged, fingers chopped off: Chilling details revealed in Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar’s autopsy</strong></a></p>

<p>The Hamas chief was killed on Wednesday (Oct 16) in a chance encounter with Israeli troops operating in southern Gaza's Rafah.&nbsp;</p>

<p>IDF Spokesman Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari told reporters that Sinwar was on the move, trying to hide as the Israeli troops made advances in Rafah. He was possibly shot in his hand and was hiding in the building when the IDF soldiers hit it.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Notably, Sinwar had been imprisoned for 23 years in an Israeli prison for the murder of Palestinians whom he suspected of cooperating with Israel.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In October 2011, he was one of over 1000 prisoners&nbsp;Israel released in return for Gilad Shalit, a soldier Hamas abducted in 2006.</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Israel-Hamas War: Death of Yahya Sinwar a Heavy Blow to Palestinian Group, Says Israel</strong></p>

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<p>Following Sinwar's killing, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in a statement. "To the people of Gaza, I have a simple message. This war can end tomorrow."</p>

<p>“It can end if Hamas lays down its arms and returns our hostages. Israel will guarantee the safety of all those who return our hostages,” Netanyahu added.&nbsp;</p>

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Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, who was "eliminated" by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), earlier this week, tried to instil hatred in his 10-year-old son for Israel through letters, according to Israeli media reports.

Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, who was "eliminated" by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), earlier this week, tried to instil hatred in his 10-year-old son for Israel through letters, according to Israeli media reports. Israeli troops searched homes near where Sinwar was killed, and reportedly found letters he sent and received, including his correspondence with his son. Sinwar wrote several sermons to his son, which were excoriating Israel, according to a local media outlet, Channel 12. His 10-year-old boy in turn reportedly sent his father drawings of dead Israeli soldiers, and at one point was said to ask when the war would end. Sinwar was considered to be the architect of the deadly October 7 attack on Israel, where thousands of people were killed and 251 were taken hostage in Gaza. Also read: Skull damaged, fingers chopped off: Chilling details revealed in Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar’s autopsy The Hamas chief was killed on Wednesday (Oct 16) in a chance encounter with Israeli troops operating in southern Gaza's Rafah. IDF Spokesman Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari told reporters that Sinwar was on the move, trying to hide as the Israeli troops made advances in Rafah. He was possibly shot in his hand and was hiding in the building when the IDF soldiers hit it. Notably, Sinwar had been imprisoned for 23 years in an Israeli prison for the murder of Palestinians whom he suspected of cooperating with Israel. In October 2011, he was one of over 1000 prisoners Israel released in return for Gilad Shalit, a soldier Hamas abducted in 2006. Watch | Israel-Hamas War: Death of Yahya Sinwar a Heavy Blow to Palestinian Group, Says Israel × Following Sinwar's killing, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in a statement. "To the people of Gaza, I have a simple message. This war can end tomorrow." “It can end if Hamas lays down its arms and returns our hostages. Israel will guarantee the safety of all those who return our hostages,” Netanyahu added. Disclaimer: WION takes the utmost care to accurately and responsibly report conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, Syria, Iraq, and non-state actors like the Islamic State, among others. In this context, claims and counterclaims are being made online and offline. WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos, and videos. (With inputs from agencies)

Troops find Yahya Sinwar's letters written to his 10-year-old son, instilling hatred for Israel: Report

<p>Israel Defense Forces (IDF) Chief of Staff,&nbsp;Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi, on Thursday (Oct 17)&nbsp;revealed that his troops did not have intel that they would run into Hamas chief, Yahya Sinwar, who was killed in a Gaza&nbsp;building, alongside two other militants.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Halevi, speaking from&nbsp;ground zero where the operation took place, stated that his soldiers maintained professionalism and got the job done to neutralise the mastermind of the October 7 attacks despite not having any intel.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“Look, we have done many special forces operations in this war, where he had excellent information, we sent prepared troops with instructions where to go,” said Halevi.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“Here, we didn’t know. and the response is very strong, its not weak. It's your professionalism, and determination, and the precise identification and the awareness," the IDF chief of staff added, who was joined by&nbsp;Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar, IDF Southern Command head Maj. Gen. Yaron Finkelman, Head of the Operations Directorate Maj. Gen. Oded Basyuk, and Gaza Division commander Brig. Gen. Barak Hiram.</p>

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<h2><strong>The only piece of intel</strong></h2>

<p>According to the joint statement by the IDF and Shin Bet, over the last few weeks,&nbsp;the 162nd Division and Gaza Division had been operating in Gaza in areas&nbsp;where intelligence indicated that&nbsp;senior Hamas officials were hiding.&nbsp;</p>

<p>That was the only piece of intel IDF troops had when a&nbsp;force from the 828th Bislamach Brigade saw several Hamas militants entering a building during the operation. Consequently,&nbsp;they persuaded them which led to the ultimate kill.&nbsp;</p>

<p>After recovering the body, the IDF issued a statement saying it needed some time to confirm the identity.&nbsp;Sinwar’s body was brought to Israel for DNA analysis as his data and other biometric information were stored from his time in prison there. According to a report by news agency&nbsp;AFP, the IDF also ran dental checks which returned positive identification.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“The mass murderer Yahya Sinwar, who is responsible for the massacre and atrocities of October 7, was killed today by IDF soldiers,” Israeli Foreign Minister&nbsp;Israel Katz said in a statement.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“This is a great military and moral achievement for Israel and a victory for the entire free world against the evil axis of radical Islam led by Iran,” he added.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israel-confirms-hamas-chief-yahya-sinwar-killed-in-idf-operation-in-gaza-768495"><strong>Also read |&nbsp;‘Mass murderer’ and ‘Oct 7 attacks architect’ Yahya Sinwar killed by IDF, confirms Israel</strong></a></p>

<p>Israel's announcement on Sinwar comes weeks after it assassinated Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah in a massive strike in Lebanon, where the Israeli military has been at war since late September.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Prior to that, Israel had also assassinated Sinwar's predecessor, Ismail Haniyeh in a bomb strike at a Tehran guest house in July.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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Israel Defense Forces (IDF) Chief of Staff, Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi, on Thursday (Oct 17) revealed that his troops did not have intel that they would run into Hamas chief, Yahya Sinwar, who was killed in a Gaza building, alongside two other militants.

Israel Defense Forces (IDF) Chief of Staff, Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi, on Thursday (Oct 17) revealed that his troops did not have intel that they would run into Hamas chief, Yahya Sinwar, who was killed in a Gaza building, alongside two other militants. Halevi, speaking from ground zero where the operation took place, stated that his soldiers maintained professionalism and got the job done to neutralise the mastermind of the October 7 attacks despite not having any intel. “Look, we have done many special forces operations in this war, where he had excellent information, we sent prepared troops with instructions where to go,” said Halevi. “Here, we didn’t know. and the response is very strong, its not weak. It's your professionalism, and determination, and the precise identification and the awareness," the IDF chief of staff added, who was joined by Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar, IDF Southern Command head Maj. Gen. Yaron Finkelman, Head of the Operations Directorate Maj. Gen. Oded Basyuk, and Gaza Division commander Brig. Gen. Barak Hiram. Watch | Revealed: Israel’s Secret Plan to Strike Iran × The only piece of intel According to the joint statement by the IDF and Shin Bet, over the last few weeks, the 162nd Division and Gaza Division had been operating in Gaza in areas where intelligence indicated that senior Hamas officials were hiding. That was the only piece of intel IDF troops had when a force from the 828th Bislamach Brigade saw several Hamas militants entering a building during the operation. Consequently, they persuaded them which led to the ultimate kill. After recovering the body, the IDF issued a statement saying it needed some time to confirm the identity. Sinwar’s body was brought to Israel for DNA analysis as his data and other biometric information were stored from his time in prison there. According to a report by news agency AFP, the IDF also ran dental checks which returned positive identification. “The mass murderer Yahya Sinwar, who is responsible for the massacre and atrocities of October 7, was killed today by IDF soldiers,” Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz said in a statement. “This is a great military and moral achievement for Israel and a victory for the entire free world against the evil axis of radical Islam led by Iran,” he added. Also read | ‘Mass murderer’ and ‘Oct 7 attacks architect’ Yahya Sinwar killed by IDF, confirms Israel Israel's announcement on Sinwar comes weeks after it assassinated Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah in a massive strike in Lebanon, where the Israeli military has been at war since late September. Prior to that, Israel had also assassinated Sinwar's predecessor, Ismail Haniyeh in a bomb strike at a Tehran guest house in July. (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.

Sinwar was killed accidentally: Here's how IDF troops who didn't have intel about Hamas chief neutralised him

<p>Deputy Gaza Hamas chief Khalil Al-Hayya confirmed the death of the Palestinian militant group's leader Yahya Sinwar on Friday (Oct 18). This comes a day after Israel said that the architect of the October 7 attack has been killed in Gaza.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"We mourn the great leader, the martyred brother, Yahya Sinwar, Abu Ibrahim," Khalil al-Hayya said in a recorded video statement broadcast by Al Jazeera.</p>

<p>Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant confirmed on Thursday (Oct 17) that the Israel Defense Forces (IDF)&nbsp;have&nbsp;killed Sinwar.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Hamas'&nbsp;chief negotiator Khalil Al-Hayya said that the group's leader was killed in combat.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Israeli forces have been targeting Hamas officials in Gaza for over a year now, in retaliation to the Palestinian militant group’s October 7 attack on Israel, where around 1200 people were killed and some 250 others were taken as hostages.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Sinwar was named the group's paramount leader on August 6, as a successor to former political chief Ismail Haniyeh, who was assassinated in Tehran on July 31, earlier this year.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Sinwar was the most powerful Hamas leader left alive following the assassination of Haniyeh.</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Israel-Hamas War: Israeli Army Says Hamas Leader Yahya Sinwar Killed in Southern Gaza's Rafah</strong></p>

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<p>Earlier on Friday, the Palestinian militant group’s political bureau member Basem Naim called Hamas a liberation movement and said it "cannot be eliminated".&nbsp;</p>

<p>“Hamas is a liberation movement led by people looking for freedom and dignity, and this cannot be eliminated,” he said in a statement. “We believe that our destiny is one of two good things, either victory or martyrdom.”</p>

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<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Deputy Gaza Hamas chief Khalil Al-Hayya confirmed the death of the Palestinian militant group's leader Yahya Sinwar on Friday (Oct 18). This comes a day after Israel said that the architect of the October 7 attack has been killed in Gaza.

Deputy Gaza Hamas chief Khalil Al-Hayya confirmed the death of the Palestinian militant group's leader Yahya Sinwar on Friday (Oct 18). This comes a day after Israel said that the architect of the October 7 attack has been killed in Gaza. "We mourn the great leader, the martyred brother, Yahya Sinwar, Abu Ibrahim," Khalil al-Hayya said in a recorded video statement broadcast by Al Jazeera. Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant confirmed on Thursday (Oct 17) that the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have killed Sinwar. Hamas' chief negotiator Khalil Al-Hayya said that the group's leader was killed in combat. Also read: 'Movement cannot be eliminated': Hamas releases first message after Sinwar's death Israeli forces have been targeting Hamas officials in Gaza for over a year now, in retaliation to the Palestinian militant group’s October 7 attack on Israel, where around 1200 people were killed and some 250 others were taken as hostages. Sinwar was named the group's paramount leader on August 6, as a successor to former political chief Ismail Haniyeh, who was assassinated in Tehran on July 31, earlier this year. Sinwar was the most powerful Hamas leader left alive following the assassination of Haniyeh. Watch | Israel-Hamas War: Israeli Army Says Hamas Leader Yahya Sinwar Killed in Southern Gaza's Rafah × Earlier on Friday, the Palestinian militant group’s political bureau member Basem Naim called Hamas a liberation movement and said it "cannot be eliminated". “Hamas is a liberation movement led by people looking for freedom and dignity, and this cannot be eliminated,” he said in a statement. “We believe that our destiny is one of two good things, either victory or martyrdom.” Disclaimer: WION takes the utmost care to accurately and responsibly report conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, Syria, Iraq, and non-state actors like the Islamic State, among others. In this context, claims and counterclaims are being made online and offline. WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos, and videos. (With inputs from agencies)

Hamas confirms killing of leader Yahya Sinwar

U.S. President Joe Biden and key allies have convened in Berlin to renew their call for a ceasefire in Gaza, urging both sides to halt escalating violence. The leaders are pushing for humanitarian aid to reach civilians caught in the conflict, emphasizing the need for diplomatic efforts to end hostilities. This renewed international focus comes amid rising casualties and concerns over regional stability.

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<p>More than a year into Israel's war against Hamas, "nearly 100 percent" of Gaza's population has been plunged into poverty with a ruined economy and "staggering" unemployment, the UN said Thursday.</p>

<p>In the occupied West Bank, where violence has also surged since Hamas's October-7 attack last year that sparked the war in Gaza, the situation "has been equally concerning", the UN's International Labour Organization said.</p>

<p>"The impact of the war in the Gaza Strip has taken a toll far beyond loss of life, desperate humanitarian conditions and physical destruction," Ruba Jaradat, ILO's regional director for Arab States, said in a statement.</p>

<p>"It has fundamentally altered the socioeconomic landscape of Gaza," she warned. "The impact will be felt for generations to come."</p>

<p>In the Gaza Strip, "nearly 100 percent of the population now lives in poverty", ILO said.</p>

<p>It warned that "the significant economic contraction in the West Bank is estimated to have more than doubled the short-term poverty rate, rising from 12 percent in 2023 to 28 percent by mid-2024".</p>

<p>Unemployment in the West Bank surged to nearly 35 percent since last October, "while in Gaza it averaged a staggering 79.7 percent", ILO said.</p>

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<p>The agency said the wider economic toll had also been "unprecedented" across the occupied Palestinian territories.</p>

<p>The West Bank saw gross domestic product contract by 21.7 percent year-on-year, while GDP in the Gaza Strip nosedived 84.7 percent, it said.</p>

<p>Israel launched its military campaign in Gaza after lasy year's October attack by Hamas, which resulted in the deaths of 1,206 people in Israel, mostly civilians, according to an AFP tally of official Israeli figures, including hostages killed in captivity.</p>

<p>Israel's retaliation has killed at least 42,409 people, the majority civilians, according to figures from the health ministry in the Hamas-run territory, which the UN considers reliable.</p>

<p>These figures also "reflect the shutdown of most economic activities in Gaza due to the destruction of homes and infrastructure, and the recurring displacement of workers and employers", ILO said.</p>

<p>"This has led either to complete termination of work or to a predominance of informal and irregular work."</p>

<h2><strong>- Soaring prices -</strong></h2>

<p>ILO said Gazans were also grappling with soaring prices, with year-on-year inflation reaching a whopping 248 percent in August.</p>

<p>On Wednesday, the United Nations again warned of the risk of a full-blown famine in the besieged territory.</p>

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<p>The situation is also increasingly dire in the West Bank.</p>

<p>"Israeli barriers to movement of persons and goods, coupled with broader trade restrictions and supply chain disruptions, have severely impacted the economy", ILO said.</p>

<p>"The closure of the Israeli labour market to Palestinian workers has further strained livelihoods," it added.</p>

<p>Israeli troops or settlers have killed more than 738 Palestinians there in the past year, according to the Ramallah-based health ministry.</p>

<p>At least 24 Israelis, civilians or members of the security forces, have meanwhile been killed in attacks carried out by Palestinian militants or in Israeli military operations in the West Bank over the same period, Israeli officials say.</p>

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More than a year into Israel's war against Hamas, "nearly 100 percent" of Gaza's population has been plunged into poverty with a ruined economy and "staggering" unemployment, the UN said Thursday.

More than a year into Israel's war against Hamas, "nearly 100 percent" of Gaza's population has been plunged into poverty with a ruined economy and "staggering" unemployment, the UN said Thursday. In the occupied West Bank, where violence has also surged since Hamas's October-7 attack last year that sparked the war in Gaza, the situation "has been equally concerning", the UN's International Labour Organization said. "The impact of the war in the Gaza Strip has taken a toll far beyond loss of life, desperate humanitarian conditions and physical destruction," Ruba Jaradat, ILO's regional director for Arab States, said in a statement. "It has fundamentally altered the socioeconomic landscape of Gaza," she warned. "The impact will be felt for generations to come." In the Gaza Strip, "nearly 100 percent of the population now lives in poverty", ILO said. It warned that "the significant economic contraction in the West Bank is estimated to have more than doubled the short-term poverty rate, rising from 12 percent in 2023 to 28 percent by mid-2024". Unemployment in the West Bank surged to nearly 35 percent since last October, "while in Gaza it averaged a staggering 79.7 percent", ILO said. Also Read | China's economy grows at 4.6%, falling short of ambitious targets The agency said the wider economic toll had also been "unprecedented" across the occupied Palestinian territories. The West Bank saw gross domestic product contract by 21.7 percent year-on-year, while GDP in the Gaza Strip nosedived 84.7 percent, it said. Israel launched its military campaign in Gaza after lasy year's October attack by Hamas, which resulted in the deaths of 1,206 people in Israel, mostly civilians, according to an AFP tally of official Israeli figures, including hostages killed in captivity. Israel's retaliation has killed at least 42,409 people, the majority civilians, according to figures from the health ministry in the Hamas-run territory, which the UN considers reliable. These figures also "reflect the shutdown of most economic activities in Gaza due to the destruction of homes and infrastructure, and the recurring displacement of workers and employers", ILO said. "This has led either to complete termination of work or to a predominance of informal and irregular work." - Soaring prices - ILO said Gazans were also grappling with soaring prices, with year-on-year inflation reaching a whopping 248 percent in August. On Wednesday, the United Nations again warned of the risk of a full-blown famine in the besieged territory. Also Read | Pakistan: Violent protests erupt in Lahore over on-campus 'rape' of college student | Here's what happened The situation is also increasingly dire in the West Bank. "Israeli barriers to movement of persons and goods, coupled with broader trade restrictions and supply chain disruptions, have severely impacted the economy", ILO said. "The closure of the Israeli labour market to Palestinian workers has further strained livelihoods," it added. Israeli troops or settlers have killed more than 738 Palestinians there in the past year, according to the Ramallah-based health ministry. At least 24 Israelis, civilians or members of the security forces, have meanwhile been killed in attacks carried out by Palestinian militants or in Israeli military operations in the West Bank over the same period, Israeli officials say. 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.

UN sounds alarm over staggering unemployment in Gaza a year after war

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