On a solidarity visit on Wednesday, Joe Biden gave Israel the unwavering support of the US. He also declared that the besieged Palestinian enclave would once again get critical supplies and held Islamist extremists accountable for a deadly missile strike on a Gaza hospital.

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New details have emerged about the Al-Ahli hospital blast. IDF has released a new clip, which it claims to feature a misfired rocket from Palestine. So, who bombed the hospital?

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Israel says it is in talks with Elon Musk's SpaceX for setting up Starlink internet services as the war rages on. Musk's Starlink satellites have been aiding Ukraine for a year now. The billionaire's biography has revealed that he halted the service before a Ukrainian attack. Should business mogul get to take national-security level decisions?

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The Rafah border crossing has become the flashpoint in the Israel-Hamas war. Israel says there has been no ceasefire at the border crossing. Egypt says it is unwilling to allow Palestinians into Northern Sinai. What does Egypt fear?

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The situation at the Israel-Lebanon border is tense. Hezbollah & Israeli troops are exchanging rocket fire. Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia has asked its nationals to leave Lebanon. Is Hezbollah going to join the war? Priyanka Sharma brings you a report.

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The US presidential hopeful Nikki Haley made a strong point when she asked the Islamic countries why they are not opening up their gates for Palestinian civilians from Gaza who want to flee their homes amid the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas.&nbsp;

"We should care about the Palestinian citizens, especially the innocent ones because they didn't ask for this. But where are the Arab countries? Where are they? Where is Qatar? Where is Lebanon? Where is Jordan? Where is Egypt? Do you know we give Egypt over a billion dollars a year? Why aren't they opening the gates? Why aren't they taking the Palestinians?" Haley told CNN in an interview.

She claimed that the Arab nations are not allowing the Palestinians because they know they "can't vet them" and they don't want "Hamas in their neighbourhood," asserting that "if Arab nations don't want them, then why would Israel? "

Haley also said that Hamas is going to do "everything they can" to not let Palestinians leave, because "they want them all to die". She alleged that "one, they want to use them as human shields, but, two, they want to blame Israel and show images of dead children and say, look at what Israel did".&nbsp;

Those who are stuck in Gaza are currently in a dire state, in the absence of basic needs such as food, clean water, electricity, and medicines. So, what's the way ahead?&nbsp;

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/israel-vs-hamas-war-a-look-at-firepower-in-israeli-arsenal-645024">Israel vs Hamas war | A look at firepower in Israeli arsenal</a>

<h2>What are the options if Palestinians leave Gaza?&nbsp;</h2>

Ever since the conflict began, the future of the 2.3 million Gaza residents became uncertain. They have fled their homes, while still staying inside Gaza, a small piece of land wedged between Israel, Egypt and the Mediterranean Sea.&nbsp;

Egypt is the only Arab state to share a border with Gaza, and Jordan is next to the West Bank - but both nations have warned against Palestinians being forced off their land.&nbsp;

Now the world is talking about the fate of Palestinian refugees as it has become one of the thorniest issues in the decades-long conflict.&nbsp;

But the neighbours are not ready. Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi recently said that the current war is also an "attempt to push the civilian inhabitants to... migrate to Egypt".&nbsp;

Jordan's King Abdullah II gave a similar message, as he said, "No refugees in Jordan, no refugees in Egypt."&nbsp;

Jordanian King also warned "against any attempt to forcibly displace Palestinians from all Palestinian territories or cause their internal displacement," calling for preventing a spillover of the crisis into neighbouring countries and the exacerbation of the refugee issue.&nbsp;

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/explained-historical-conflict-between-israel-palestine-amid-unprovoked-escalation-by-hamas-644471">Revisiting Israel-Palestine historical conflict amid new escalation by Hamas</a>

<h2>Fear of permanent displacement&nbsp;</h2>

The issue underlines the fears that the conflict in Gaza could result in a new wave of permanent displacement from the land where Palestinians hope to establish a future state.&nbsp;

Some 700,000 Palestinians, almost half the Arab population of what was British-ruled Palestine, were dispossessed and displaced in the 1948 war around Israel's creation. Palestinians refer to the event as the Nakba, Arabic for "catastrophe".&nbsp;

El-Sissi even said "this is the cause of all causes, the cause of all Arabs. It is important that the (Palestinian) people remain steadfast and present on their land."&nbsp;

In the 1967 Mideast war, when Israel seized the West Bank and Gaza Strip, 300,000 more Palestinians fled, mostly into Jordan.

Many entered the neighbouring Arab states where they or many of their descendants remain. However, many still live in refugee camps.

After the fighting in the 1948 war stopped, Israel refused to allow refugees to return home.&nbsp;

Since then, Israel has refused Palestinian demands for the return of refugees as part of a peace deal, claiming that it would threaten Israel's Jewish majority.&nbsp;

Now, Arab nations fear that the situation will happen again and that a large Palestinian refugee population from Gaza will end up staying for good.&nbsp;

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/how-israel-was-formed-a-nation-whose-history-can-be-traced-back-to-iron-age-647305">How was Israel formed? The nation's history can be traced back to the Iron Age</a>&nbsp;

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<h2>The Hamas worry</h2>

Another burning issue is Hamas, the Palestinian militant group which is designated as a terror organisation by many countries. The ongoing conflict began when Hamas launched a surprise attack on Oct 7, killing over 1,000 people and taking around 200 as hostages.&nbsp;

Egypt says a mass exodus from Gaza would bring Hamas or other Palestinian militants onto its soil. That might be destabilising in Sinai, where Egypt’s military fought for years against Islamic militants and at one point accused Hamas of backing them.&nbsp;

Since Hamas took control of Gaza in 2007, Egypt has helped maintain a blockade of the strip, largely sealing off its border and imposing tight controls over the passage of goods and people through Rafah.&nbsp;

El-Sissi even warned about the wrecking of Egypt and Israel's 1979 peace deal. He said that with the presence of Palestinian militants, Sinai "would become a base for attacks on Israel. Israel would have the right to defend itself ... and would strike Egyptian territory".&nbsp;

He added that "the peace which we have achieved would vanish from our hands" and "all for the sake of the idea of eliminating the Palestinian cause".&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

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The US presidential hopeful Nikki Haley made a strong point when she asked the Islamic countries why they are not opening up their gates for Palestinian civilians from Gaza who want to flee their homes amid the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas. "We should care about the Palestinian citizens, especially the innocent ones because they didn't ask for this. But where are the Arab countries? Where are they? Where is Qatar? Where is Lebanon? Where is Jordan? Where is Egypt? Do you know we give Egypt over a billion dollars a year? Why aren't they opening the gates? Why aren't they taking the Palestinians?" Haley told CNN in an interview. She claimed that the Arab nations are not allowing the Palestinians because they know they "can't vet them" and they don't want "Hamas in their neighbourhood," asserting that "if Arab nations don't want them, then why would Israel? " Haley also said that Hamas is going to do "everything they can" to not let Palestinians leave, because "they want them all to die". She alleged that "one, they want to use them as human shields, but, two, they want to blame Israel and show images of dead children and say, look at what Israel did". Those who are stuck in Gaza are currently in a dire state, in the absence of basic needs such as food, clean water, electricity, and medicines. So, what's the way ahead? Also read: Israel vs Hamas war | A look at firepower in Israeli arsenal What are the options if Palestinians leave Gaza? Ever since the conflict began, the future of the 2.3 million Gaza residents became uncertain. They have fled their homes, while still staying inside Gaza, a small piece of land wedged between Israel, Egypt and the Mediterranean Sea. Egypt is the only Arab state to share a border with Gaza, and Jordan is next to the West Bank - but both nations have warned against Palestinians being forced off their land. Now the world is talking about the fate of Palestinian refugees as it has become one of the thorniest issues in the decades-long conflict. But the neighbours are not ready. Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi recently said that the current war is also an "attempt to push the civilian inhabitants to... migrate to Egypt". Jordan's King Abdullah II gave a similar message, as he said, "No refugees in Jordan, no refugees in Egypt." Jordanian King also warned "against any attempt to forcibly displace Palestinians from all Palestinian territories or cause their internal displacement," calling for preventing a spillover of the crisis into neighbouring countries and the exacerbation of the refugee issue. Also read: Revisiting Israel-Palestine historical conflict amid new escalation by Hamas Fear of permanent displacement The issue underlines the fears that the conflict in Gaza could result in a new wave of permanent displacement from the land where Palestinians hope to establish a future state. Some 700,000 Palestinians, almost half the Arab population of what was British-ruled Palestine, were dispossessed and displaced in the 1948 war around Israel's creation. Palestinians refer to the event as the Nakba, Arabic for "catastrophe". El-Sissi even said "this is the cause of all causes, the cause of all Arabs. It is important that the (Palestinian) people remain steadfast and present on their land." In the 1967 Mideast war, when Israel seized the West Bank and Gaza Strip, 300,000 more Palestinians fled, mostly into Jordan. Many entered the neighbouring Arab states where they or many of their descendants remain. However, many still live in refugee camps. After the fighting in the 1948 war stopped, Israel refused to allow refugees to return home. Since then, Israel has refused Palestinian demands for the return of refugees as part of a peace deal, claiming that it would threaten Israel's Jewish majority. Now, Arab nations fear that the situation will happen again and that a large Palestinian refugee population from Gaza will end up staying for good. Also read: How was Israel formed? The nation's history can be traced back to the Iron Age Watch: Will Israel invade Gaza? Egypt allows aid, but 'no refugees' × The Hamas worry Another burning issue is Hamas, the Palestinian militant group which is designated as a terror organisation by many countries. The ongoing conflict began when Hamas launched a surprise attack on Oct 7, killing over 1,000 people and taking around 200 as hostages. Egypt says a mass exodus from Gaza would bring Hamas or other Palestinian militants onto its soil. That might be destabilising in Sinai, where Egypt’s military fought for years against Islamic militants and at one point accused Hamas of backing them. Since Hamas took control of Gaza in 2007, Egypt has helped maintain a blockade of the strip, largely sealing off its border and imposing tight controls over the passage of goods and people through Rafah. El-Sissi even warned about the wrecking of Egypt and Israel's 1979 peace deal. He said that with the presence of Palestinian militants, Sinai "would become a base for attacks on Israel. Israel would have the right to defend itself ... and would strike Egyptian territory". He added that "the peace which we have achieved would vanish from our hands" and "all for the sake of the idea of eliminating the Palestinian cause". (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. 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Explained: Why Arab nations don't want to take in Palestinian refugees from Gaza

It has been 13 days since the Israel-Hamas war began, at least 1,400 Israelis are dead and close to 4,000 Palestinians have been killed in the Israeli campaign of relentless airstrikes. An estimated 200 Israelis, many of whom are soldiers, are held captive under the custody of Hamas. To know more watch this interview with the CEO of Gulf State Analytics, Giorgio Cafiero.

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In a tit-for-tat violence, where Hamas attacked Israel and then Israel took recourse to ‘reprisal attacks’, much is lost in the ‘fog of war’. The debate (slanted) in the Western press is ‘Israel’s right to defend itself’ and ‘proportionality’. This is not to deny any nation-state its legitimate right of/for defending itself but to put matters into perspective: What constitutes ‘the right to self-defence'? Does it have boundaries or limits? Who determines that? What is proportionality (in war)? What are its ‘legitimate’ parameters? And, again, who determined it? These are not and should not be mere ‘catchwords’ or ‘buzzwords’ that can be bandied about cavalierly. How these are defined and employed in practice pertains to the ‘pity of war’- something the Middle East may be on the cusp of. Against all norms and canons of international law, Israel, after Hamas attacks, is indulging in an organised orgy of violence. And it is getting away with it. Why?

The answer is multidimensional but one major prong of it is the West’s collective guilt over the Holocaust that caused immense suffering, death and depredation to European Jews. In a ‘never again’ formulation, by crafting the tenets of Zionism – that sought to create a Jewish homeland in historic Palestine, Israel was established in 1948. Israel also crafted a self-identity for itself that suggested it being a ‘western outpost’,‘ a citadel of civilisation’ in a sea of ‘Arab despotism’. The Arabs, especially Palestinians, in this schema were denigrated as uncivilised barbarians and a regressive despotic race - &nbsp;an echo of which the world is witnessing in the likes of Ben Shapiro who leave no stone unturned to dehumanise Palestinians. The explicit and implied aim of Shapiro is to ‘manufacture consent’ and complicity in the killing, maiming and dispossession of Palestinians. All this may be rationalised as the rhetorical flourishes and ‘bull shit’ based on self-righteousness and dismissed. But, nay, not so easy. This discourse is as insidious as its end game. But what is this endgame and who enables it?

The latter question first. Rewind a week or more to the attacks on Israel which took the country by surprise. An enraged Israel post these attacks had made up its mind: It wanted to destroy the Hamas. But, the country needed political cover for this- something that was ably provided by Western political leaders- Joseph Biden, Lloyd Austin, Ursula Van Meyer of the EU, Keir Starmer of the British Labor Party and, Rishi Sunak and other wannabes. How was this cover deployed and maintained? By drawing an equivalence between ISIS, Al-Qaeda and Hamas - something that is etched in the collective consciousness of the Western publics. Ah, yes to prove themselves right and validate their quest, it was alleged Hamas had murdered (decapitated) 40 babies. &nbsp;

Also Read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/biden-supports-israels-report-on-gaza-hospital-strike-condemns-hamas-648337">Gaza hospital strike 'done by other team', says Biden during Israel trip</a>

Enabled and emboldened by this, Israel embarked on carpet bombing of Gaza. Ostensible premise: Root out Hamas. This cruel, horrific bombing, withholding of food, water and other essentials meshes into Israel’s endgame. What is that? Key elements of this deliberate, coldly calculated pogrom are: instrumentalise bombing campaigns to harass, harry and kill Palestinians. Orchestrate their movement towards the Egyptian border and create a refugee crisis for Arab states, invade Gaza, finish off Hamas, include the West Bank into the pogrom – essentially and basically ethnically cleanse Palestine. The follow-up appears to be in the nature of creating a rump group of Palestinians- say Bedouins or collaborators or those who cannot leave and forge ‘peace’ with them. Lo and Behold, Israel triumphs and ‘solves’ the Palestinian conflict. The world looks on and cheers.&nbsp;

Also Read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/jordan-and-egypt-refuse-to-accept-palestinian-refugees-as-israel-continues-retaliatory-strikes-648436">Jordan and Egypt refuse to accept Palestinian refugees as Israel continues retaliatory strikes</a>

But this approach is fundamentally wrong, politically insidious and morally odious. It amounts to being complicit in the disappearance of an entire peoples. It also has geo-political and security implications: the Middle East becomes a fraught flashpoint on the cusp of war that will have global implications and it reduces drastically the global security for both states and people. Regarding the latter, there have already been four victims: a 6-year-old Palestinian child, a teacher in France and two Swedes in Belgium. Because Israel’s odious actions polarise the world, its constituent peoples and sets them against each other. There’s every likelihood of more attacks vigilante violence and lone wolf attacks. The world then has become suddenly a very dangerous place for everyone.&nbsp;

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In a tit-for-tat violence, where Hamas attacked Israel and then Israel took recourse to ‘reprisal attacks’, much is lost in the ‘fog of war’. The debate (slanted) in the Western press is ‘Israel’s right to defend itself’ and ‘proportionality’.

In a tit-for-tat violence, where Hamas attacked Israel and then Israel took recourse to ‘reprisal attacks’, much is lost in the ‘fog of war’. The debate (slanted) in the Western press is ‘Israel’s right to defend itself’ and ‘proportionality’. This is not to deny any nation-state its legitimate right of/for defending itself but to put matters into perspective: What constitutes ‘the right to self-defence'? Does it have boundaries or limits? Who determines that? What is proportionality (in war)? What are its ‘legitimate’ parameters? And, again, who determined it? These are not and should not be mere ‘catchwords’ or ‘buzzwords’ that can be bandied about cavalierly. How these are defined and employed in practice pertains to the ‘pity of war’- something the Middle East may be on the cusp of. Against all norms and canons of international law, Israel, after Hamas attacks, is indulging in an organised orgy of violence. And it is getting away with it. Why? The answer is multidimensional but one major prong of it is the West’s collective guilt over the Holocaust that caused immense suffering, death and depredation to European Jews. In a ‘never again’ formulation, by crafting the tenets of Zionism – that sought to create a Jewish homeland in historic Palestine, Israel was established in 1948. Israel also crafted a self-identity for itself that suggested it being a ‘western outpost’,‘ a citadel of civilisation’ in a sea of ‘Arab despotism’. The Arabs, especially Palestinians, in this schema were denigrated as uncivilised barbarians and a regressive despotic race - an echo of which the world is witnessing in the likes of Ben Shapiro who leave no stone unturned to dehumanise Palestinians. The explicit and implied aim of Shapiro is to ‘manufacture consent’ and complicity in the killing, maiming and dispossession of Palestinians. All this may be rationalised as the rhetorical flourishes and ‘bull shit’ based on self-righteousness and dismissed. But, nay, not so easy. This discourse is as insidious as its end game. But what is this endgame and who enables it? The latter question first. Rewind a week or more to the attacks on Israel which took the country by surprise. An enraged Israel post these attacks had made up its mind: It wanted to destroy the Hamas. But, the country needed political cover for this- something that was ably provided by Western political leaders- Joseph Biden, Lloyd Austin, Ursula Van Meyer of the EU, Keir Starmer of the British Labor Party and, Rishi Sunak and other wannabes. How was this cover deployed and maintained? By drawing an equivalence between ISIS, Al-Qaeda and Hamas - something that is etched in the collective consciousness of the Western publics. Ah, yes to prove themselves right and validate their quest, it was alleged Hamas had murdered (decapitated) 40 babies. Also Read | Gaza hospital strike 'done by other team', says Biden during Israel trip Enabled and emboldened by this, Israel embarked on carpet bombing of Gaza. Ostensible premise: Root out Hamas. This cruel, horrific bombing, withholding of food, water and other essentials meshes into Israel’s endgame. What is that? Key elements of this deliberate, coldly calculated pogrom are: instrumentalise bombing campaigns to harass, harry and kill Palestinians. Orchestrate their movement towards the Egyptian border and create a refugee crisis for Arab states, invade Gaza, finish off Hamas, include the West Bank into the pogrom – essentially and basically ethnically cleanse Palestine. The follow-up appears to be in the nature of creating a rump group of Palestinians- say Bedouins or collaborators or those who cannot leave and forge ‘peace’ with them. Lo and Behold, Israel triumphs and ‘solves’ the Palestinian conflict. The world looks on and cheers. Also Read | Jordan and Egypt refuse to accept Palestinian refugees as Israel continues retaliatory strikes But this approach is fundamentally wrong, politically insidious and morally odious. It amounts to being complicit in the disappearance of an entire peoples. It also has geo-political and security implications: the Middle East becomes a fraught flashpoint on the cusp of war that will have global implications and it reduces drastically the global security for both states and people. Regarding the latter, there have already been four victims: a 6-year-old Palestinian child, a teacher in France and two Swedes in Belgium. Because Israel’s odious actions polarise the world, its constituent peoples and sets them against each other. There’s every likelihood of more attacks vigilante violence and lone wolf attacks. The world then has become suddenly a very dangerous place for everyone. Watch | Israel-Hamas war: Protests erupt after attack on Gaza Hospital × Can this be remedied while ‘too much water has flowed under the bridge’, but ‘a stitch in time saves nine’? There still may be hope. For this to be galvanised, Western political leadership must take the initiative. Their (especially the United States’) foreign policies and the media must not be forever held hostage to elite capture. This is the broad outline. In the realm of immediacy, Israel must be, should be restrained. Only the West can do it. It then shares and has a moral responsibility to create and craft peace. If it does, the region, the west and the world will be better for it! (Disclaimer: The views of the writer do not represent the views of WION or ZMCL. Nor does WION or ZMCL endorse the views of the writer.) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

'The pity of war’: Why Israel must be stopped

It has been 13 days since the Israel-Hamas war began and 11 days since the Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant imposed a crippling siege on the Gaza Strip. This is a region that's been living under a Israeli blockade for the last 17 years that is from 2006 onwards. Keep watching to know more on-ground details.

Israel-Palestine war: Seven days of Gaza siege, people getting desperate

While the death toll continues to go up in the Palestinian territory of Gaza tensions are also on the rise on the Northern front. Talking about Israel's northern border with Lebanon, Israel shares a 130 km border with Lebanon and the situation is always tense in this region. Lebanon is home to one of the most powerful Islamist movements, the Hezbollah group, and has a powerful military faction. It has extended its full support to Hamas.

Israel-Palestine war: How Hezbollah's entry will change the course of the war?

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi pledged humanitarian aid to Palestinians in talks with Palestinian Authority President&nbsp;Mahmoud Abbas on Thursday (Oct 19).&nbsp;He reiterated India's stance on the Israel-Palestine issue.&nbsp;It is worth noting that India has "strongly condemned the horrific terrorist attack on Israel" and is "in favour of direct negotiations for establishing a two-state solution."&nbsp;

In a post on X social media platform, Modi wrote, "Spoke to the President of the Palestinian Authority H.E. Mahmoud Abbas. Conveyed my condolences for the loss of civilian lives at the Al Ahli Hospital in Gaza. We will continue to send humanitarian assistance to the Palestinian people. Shared our deep concern at the terrorism, violence and deteriorating security situation in the region. Reiterated India's long-standing principled position on the Israel-Palestine issue."&nbsp;

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Days after Hamas' attack on Israel, Modi had spoken with Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu and showed his support for the West Asian nation which witnessed the killing of thousands of its civilians. India and Israel are long-standing allies and the leaders of both nations share great camaraderie.

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“I thank Prime Minister @netanyahu for his phone call and providing an update on the ongoing situation. People of India stand firmly with Israel in this difficult hour. India strongly and unequivocally condemns terrorism in all its forms and manifestations”, the prime minister had posted at the time.&nbsp;

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India has already flagged concerns over growing civilian casualties and urged for international humanitarian laws to be adhered to. In order to assist the Indians stranded in Israel, MEA set up a 24-hour control room and launched 'Operation Ajay' to bring them back to India.

The outrage in the Israel-Hamas war has mounted significantly after an inhumane attack on a Gaza hospital which left hundreds reportedly dead and injured.&nbsp;The Israel Defense Forces (IDF)&nbsp;has released a recording of an alleged intercepted conversation between two Hamas militants who lamented that the deadly strike on the hospital occurred by a projectile fired by Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ). However, PIJ has denied any involvement and instead accused Israel of the attack on the hospital.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi pledged humanitarian aid to Palestinians in talks with Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas on Thursday (Oct 19). He reiterated India's stance on the Israel-Palestine issue.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi pledged humanitarian aid to Palestinians in talks with Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas on Thursday (Oct 19). He reiterated India's stance on the Israel-Palestine issue. It is worth noting that India has "strongly condemned the horrific terrorist attack on Israel" and is "in favour of direct negotiations for establishing a two-state solution." In a post on X social media platform, Modi wrote, "Spoke to the President of the Palestinian Authority H.E. Mahmoud Abbas. Conveyed my condolences for the loss of civilian lives at the Al Ahli Hospital in Gaza. We will continue to send humanitarian assistance to the Palestinian people. Shared our deep concern at the terrorism, violence and deteriorating security situation in the region. Reiterated India's long-standing principled position on the Israel-Palestine issue." Also Read | 'Any help from New Delhi is welcome' for release of over 200 hostages, says Israel envoy to India Days after Hamas' attack on Israel, Modi had spoken with Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu and showed his support for the West Asian nation which witnessed the killing of thousands of its civilians. India and Israel are long-standing allies and the leaders of both nations share great camaraderie. Also Read | This factory in India's Kerala, with 95 pc women workforce, supplies uniform to Israel Police “I thank Prime Minister @netanyahu for his phone call and providing an update on the ongoing situation. People of India stand firmly with Israel in this difficult hour. India strongly and unequivocally condemns terrorism in all its forms and manifestations”, the prime minister had posted at the time. Watch | Israel-Palestine war: 5 Hezbollah fighters killed in latest clashes × India has already flagged concerns over growing civilian casualties and urged for international humanitarian laws to be adhered to. In order to assist the Indians stranded in Israel, MEA set up a 24-hour control room and launched 'Operation Ajay' to bring them back to India. The outrage in the Israel-Hamas war has mounted significantly after an inhumane attack on a Gaza hospital which left hundreds reportedly dead and injured. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has released a recording of an alleged intercepted conversation between two Hamas militants who lamented that the deadly strike on the hospital occurred by a projectile fired by Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ). However, PIJ has denied any involvement and instead accused Israel of the attack on the hospital. (With inputs from agencies) Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments on the Israel-Palestine conflict after the Hamas attacks. However, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. × v

Indian PM Modi pledges humanitarian aid to Palestinians in talks with President Abbas

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi slammed Israel's bombardment of the Al-Ahli Hospital in Gaza, predicting that the incident would bring the Israeli state to its knees.

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It has been 13 days since the Israel-Hamas war began, at least 1,400 Israelis are dead and close to 4,000 Palestinians have been killed in the Israeli campaign of relentless airstrikes. An estimated of 200 Israelis, many of whom are soldiers, are held captive under the custody of Hamas.

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Violent clashes erupted in the West Bank region which has claimed eight lives. After the Gaza hospital blast, frustration is mounting on the ground among the people. And it is not just directed against Israel, locals are also questioning their own leadership. To know more watch this interview with War Correspondent & Analyst Elijah J Magnier.

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Violent clashes erupted in the West Bank region which has claimed eight lives. After the Gaza hospital blast, frustration is mounting on the ground among the people. And it is not just directed against Israel, locals are also questioning their own leadership.

Israel-Palestine War: At least 8 killed in West Bank in two separate incidents

Joe Biden is in Tel Aviv but his efforts to bring down tensions in the escalating war between Israel and Hamas faced massive setbacks even before he departed for West Asia. Jordan called off the US president's planned Summit with Arab leaders after a deadly explosion at Gaza Hospital killed hundreds.

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The UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is in Israel and he pledged solidarity with Israel even as he announced more humanitarian aid for the Gaza Strip in a joint press briefing after their meeting. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu repeated his call that this war is not just Israel's battle but the battle of the civilized and free world.

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At least seven Palestinians were killed by Israeli forces across the West Bank on Thursday (Oct 19), according to the Palestinian health ministry. This comes after Israeli police said they were clashing with Palestinian gunmen in the Nur Shams refugee camp near the city of Tulkarem, amid an arrest raid.&nbsp;

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said at least 10 of their officers have been wounded, one of whom is said to be in serious condition.

The Israeli Army has also arrested around 524 wanted Palestinians across the West Bank and claimed that among those, more than 330 are affiliated with Hamas.&nbsp;

<h2>West Bank clashes: What we know</h2>

The Palestinian health ministry has reported the death of four people in the West Bank refugee camp amid an Israeli raid, on Thursday. Separately, the health ministry also reported the death of three Palestinians across the West Bank, raising the total death toll since the beginning of the war between Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas to at least 76.&nbsp;

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A report by Al Jazeera citing witnesses also said Israeli forces broke into the camp and confrontations began and described the situation as “very tense” amid fears that the death toll may rise.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, the IDF said 10 officers were injured after a bomb blast in the Nur Shams refugee camp, earlier on Thursday, during the arrest raid. In a statement, the police said that the Israeli Border Police came under fire and IEDs were hurled at them.&nbsp;

The Palestinian media outlets also reported gunmen shooting at the Israeli forces and setting off explosive devices in the area. &nbsp;

The IDF also released a video showing a drone strike against a group of Palestinian gunmen in Nur Shams. “The security forces under the direction of the Shin Bet have been operating since the night hours in a divisional operation to counter terrorism in the Nur al-Shams refugee camp…” said the Israeli Air Force on X.&nbsp;

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“The forces work to arrest wanted persons, thwart terrorist infrastructures and confiscate weapons. An Air Force aircraft located and attacked an armed terrorist squad that endangered our forces in the area,” the statement added.

According to Palestinian officials, a 32-year-old was fatally shot in the town of Budrus; a 17-year-old was shot dead in the Dheisheh refugee camp; and a 16-year-old was killed after being shot in the head in Tulkarem.

<h2>Over 520 Palestinians&nbsp;arrested: IDF</h2>

The IDF has also arrested 524 wanted Palestinians across the West Bank since October 7 and arrested 80, over the past day, out of which 63 are said to be Hamas members.&nbsp;

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The Israeli military confirmed the demolition of a supposed Hamas fighter who killed a soldier in the West Bank in July during an overnight operation in the village of Qibya.&nbsp;

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At least seven Palestinians were killed by Israeli forces across the West Bank on Thursday (Oct 19), according to the Palestinian health ministry. This comes after Israeli police said they were clashing with Palestinian gunmen in the Nur Shams refugee camp near the city of Tulkarem, amid an arrest raid.

At least seven Palestinians were killed by Israeli forces across the West Bank on Thursday (Oct 19), according to the Palestinian health ministry. This comes after Israeli police said they were clashing with Palestinian gunmen in the Nur Shams refugee camp near the city of Tulkarem, amid an arrest raid. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said at least 10 of their officers have been wounded, one of whom is said to be in serious condition. The Israeli Army has also arrested around 524 wanted Palestinians across the West Bank and claimed that among those, more than 330 are affiliated with Hamas. West Bank clashes: What we know The Palestinian health ministry has reported the death of four people in the West Bank refugee camp amid an Israeli raid, on Thursday. Separately, the health ministry also reported the death of three Palestinians across the West Bank, raising the total death toll since the beginning of the war between Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas to at least 76. ALSO READ | Israel-Hamas war: At least 44 Palestinians killed in West Bank, more than 200 arrested, since Saturday A report by Al Jazeera citing witnesses also said Israeli forces broke into the camp and confrontations began and described the situation as “very tense” amid fears that the death toll may rise. Meanwhile, the IDF said 10 officers were injured after a bomb blast in the Nur Shams refugee camp, earlier on Thursday, during the arrest raid. In a statement, the police said that the Israeli Border Police came under fire and IEDs were hurled at them. The Palestinian media outlets also reported gunmen shooting at the Israeli forces and setting off explosive devices in the area. The IDF also released a video showing a drone strike against a group of Palestinian gunmen in Nur Shams. “The security forces under the direction of the Shin Bet have been operating since the night hours in a divisional operation to counter terrorism in the Nur al-Shams refugee camp…” said the Israeli Air Force on X. ALSO READ | Palestinian killed amid settler violence in West Bank; over 50 injured after clashes with Israeli military “The forces work to arrest wanted persons, thwart terrorist infrastructures and confiscate weapons. An Air Force aircraft located and attacked an armed terrorist squad that endangered our forces in the area,” the statement added. According to Palestinian officials, a 32-year-old was fatally shot in the town of Budrus; a 17-year-old was shot dead in the Dheisheh refugee camp; and a 16-year-old was killed after being shot in the head in Tulkarem. Over 520 Palestinians arrested: IDF The IDF has also arrested 524 wanted Palestinians across the West Bank since October 7 and arrested 80, over the past day, out of which 63 are said to be Hamas members. ALSO READ | Pizzeria in West Bank demolished over controversial Holocaust survivor ad The Israeli military confirmed the demolition of a supposed Hamas fighter who killed a soldier in the West Bank in July during an overnight operation in the village of Qibya. (With inputs from agencies) Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments on the Israel-Palestine conflict after the Hamas attacks. However, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Israel-Hamas war: At least 7 Palestinians killed across West Bank; 10 Israeli officers injured amid clashes

US President Joe Biden hugged Netanyahu when he arrived in Tel Aviv and backed Israel's version of who is responsible for the Gaza hospital blast that killed 471 which the Palestine Health Ministry by the Islamic jihad group, while the Intelligence have different death toll.

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United States President Joe Biden, during his visit to Tel Aviv on Wednesday (Oct 18), held an emotional meeting with the Israeli survivors of the Oct 7 rampage by Hamas militants and the first responders who came to their rescue.

Among them was Rachel Edri, a retired grandmother who was held hostage for more than 20 hours by Hamas gunmen and used food and conversations to divert their attention before she was rescued by the Israeli security forces.

As per Israeli media reports, Edri was held hostage along with her husband by heavily armed Hamas militants in her house.

In a conversation with Israel's Channel 12 News, Edri recalled saying to her husband, "If we will die, we will die together".

The couple's son, a police officer, was on the outside, helping the YAMAM counterterrorism force plan a rescue. Aware of the fact, Rachel decided to buy some time.

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<h2>'The Plan'</h2>

She told the Israeli outlet that when she saw that the Hamas operatives were agitated, she came up with a plan.

"I saw they were angry, and I asked them if they were hungry," she said.

"I made them coffee and gave them cookies. They started singing Lior Narkis (Israeli singer's) songs to me. I distracted them. I knew my son was helping the YAMAM and that they would come to rescue me."

The next few hours were spent waiting, hoping to be rescued. At around midnight, the couple saw the Israeli Defence Forces approaching.

"At 2:30 in the morning, a grenade was suddenly thrown into our house, I jumped on my wife. Shots passed over us - near the head. I don't know how we survived," (translated from Hebrew) he told the news organisation.

After 15 hours of waiting, the couple was rescued. The Hamas operatives were killed by the Israeli special forces during the rescue operation.&nbsp; 
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United States President Joe Biden, during his visit to Tel Aviv on Wednesday (Oct 18), held an emotional meeting with the Israeli survivors of the Oct 7 rampage by Hamas militants and the first responders who came to their rescue.

United States President Joe Biden, during his visit to Tel Aviv on Wednesday (Oct 18), held an emotional meeting with the Israeli survivors of the Oct 7 rampage by Hamas militants and the first responders who came to their rescue. Among them was Rachel Edri, a retired grandmother who was held hostage for more than 20 hours by Hamas gunmen and used food and conversations to divert their attention before she was rescued by the Israeli security forces. As per Israeli media reports, Edri was held hostage along with her husband by heavily armed Hamas militants in her house. In a conversation with Israel's Channel 12 News, Edri recalled saying to her husband, "If we will die, we will die together". The couple's son, a police officer, was on the outside, helping the YAMAM counterterrorism force plan a rescue. Aware of the fact, Rachel decided to buy some time. Also read: Explained | What is Islamic Jihad, the group blamed for deadly blast in Gaza hospital 'The Plan' She told the Israeli outlet that when she saw that the Hamas operatives were agitated, she came up with a plan. "I saw they were angry, and I asked them if they were hungry," she said. "I made them coffee and gave them cookies. They started singing Lior Narkis (Israeli singer's) songs to me. I distracted them. I knew my son was helping the YAMAM and that they would come to rescue me." The next few hours were spent waiting, hoping to be rescued. At around midnight, the couple saw the Israeli Defence Forces approaching. "At 2:30 in the morning, a grenade was suddenly thrown into our house, I jumped on my wife. Shots passed over us - near the head. I don't know how we survived," (translated from Hebrew) he told the news organisation. After 15 hours of waiting, the couple was rescued. The Hamas operatives were killed by the Israeli special forces during the rescue operation. (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.

US President Biden meets woman who distracted Hamas gunmen with coffee and cookies, applauds her

Since the Israel-Hamas War started over 5,000 people on both sides have lost their lives and there's no chance of a ceasefire at least not anytime soon. Diplomatic efforts have also failed to bring Waring factions to the same table while both sides continue to exchange fire so the first question that arises is what happens next.

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In the early hours of October 7th Israelis living near the border with Gaza awoke to sounds of Hamas militants terrorizing killing and kidnapping their neighbours as the hours stretched on. Israelis hid in fear and Terror at the atrocities they wondered if they would even live through this nightmare. 11 days after the Hamas attack on Israel the situation for the hostages remained grim.

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A resolution that would have called for a ceasefire in the conflict to allow humanitarian aid into Gaza and denounced Hamas' onslaught on Israel was rejected by the United States.

US vetoes UN resolution calling for humanitarian pause in Israel-Hamas war

Joe Biden's efforts to bring down tensions in the escalating war between Israel and Hamas faced massive setbacks even before he departed for West Asia. Jordan called off the US president's planned Summit with Arab leaders after a deadly explosion at Gaza Hospital killed hundreds.

Israel-Palestine war: Israel blames another group of Gaza hospital bombing

It's been 13 days since the Israel-Hamas War started, over 5,000 people on both sides have lost their lives and a ceasefire does not seem in sight. Diplomatic efforts have failed to bring the warring factions to the same table. So, what happens next?

Israel-Palestine war: Will Israel invade Gaza? Egypt allows aid, but 'no refugees'

US President Biden is expected to ask Congress to approve about 100 billion dollars in emergency funds to arm Israel, Ukraine And Taiwan, besides fortifying the US-Mexico border. So,the question remains can Washington afford to fuel the war of its allies when it has just averted a financial crisis in the country....

Israel-Hamas war: Can US fund the wars of its allies?

Amid the devastating Israel-Hamas war, many Israelis still await the return of their loved ones who are held captive by Hamas. WION's correspondent Jodie Cohen talked to some of such kin of the hostages who shared their pain with her.

Israel-Hamas war: Hamas hostages' kin speaks to WION, shares agony

Russia's foreign minister has pledged his full support to North Korea on a visit to Pyongyang where he called the US Policy towards the nuclear-armed state as dangerous. South Korean authorities have claimed that Hamas militants and North Korea were connected in various fields including arms deals, military tactics and training.

North Korea denies its weapons used by Hamas

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