It is the fourth day of the region being under a Complete Siege of Gaza, and there is zero inflow of food water fuel and electricity. The strip has plunged into darkness for the third night let's take a look at the Gaza region a little more closely.

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An Israeli embassy staff was hospitalised after he was stabbed in Beijing in an alleged terror attack on Friday (Oct 13), stated Israel’s foreign ministry. The employee has been reported to be in stable condition.&nbsp;

"An Israeli employee at the Israeli embassy in Beijing was attacked today (not in the embassy area)," said the Israeli embassy in a statement, adding that the diplomat was not attacked in the embassy compound in the Chinese capital city.&nbsp;

The motive behind the stabbing, which did not take place inside the embassy, is being investigated, said the ministry.&nbsp;

"The employee is being treated in hospital and his condition is stable. The background of the attack is being investigated," the statement said. &nbsp;

Across the world, Israelis and Jews have been advised to remain on alert on Friday (Oct 13) after Hamas termed it a “day of rage.”&nbsp;

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<h2>Video footage of stabbing circulates on social media</h2>

In the video footage, which is getting circulated on social media, a man can be seen getting stabbed several times in the chest and shoulder by an assailant, who was carrying a knife.&nbsp;

The victim was then seen falling on the ground as the attacker fled the scene.

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In another video clip, the witnesses were seen telling police that the person who was attacked appeared to be non-Chinese, the South China Morning Post reported.&nbsp;

The victim informed the police officials that he was from the Israeli embassy and was rushed to the hospital in a police car.&nbsp;

A witness present at the scene said that the attack happened at around 2:20 pm local time. She stated that she heard someone screaming and then added that a bloodied man in a plain shirt was resting against a car.

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After a few minutes, the police arrived at the scene and an ambulance followed. The crime scene was inspected by the police and they took photographs and visited the surrounding shops for CCTV footage before leaving the site of the incident about an hour later.

The attack took place amid the escalating Israel-Hamas war as the Israeli foreign ministry website, in a statement, had warned that Hamas had called on "all of its supporters around the world to hold a 'Day of Rage'" on Friday to "attack Israelis and Jews".&nbsp;

"It is reasonable to assume that there will be protest events in various countries that are liable to turn violent," the statement added.&nbsp;

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An Israeli embassy staff was hospitalised after he was stabbed in Beijing in an alleged terror attack on Friday (Oct 13), stated Israel’s foreign ministry. The employee has been reported to be in stable condition.

An Israeli embassy staff was hospitalised after he was stabbed in Beijing in an alleged terror attack on Friday (Oct 13), stated Israel’s foreign ministry. The employee has been reported to be in stable condition. "An Israeli employee at the Israeli embassy in Beijing was attacked today (not in the embassy area)," said the Israeli embassy in a statement, adding that the diplomat was not attacked in the embassy compound in the Chinese capital city. The motive behind the stabbing, which did not take place inside the embassy, is being investigated, said the ministry. "The employee is being treated in hospital and his condition is stable. The background of the attack is being investigated," the statement said. Across the world, Israelis and Jews have been advised to remain on alert on Friday (Oct 13) after Hamas termed it a “day of rage.” Also read: Revisiting Israel-Palestine historical conflict amid new escalation by Hamas Video footage of stabbing circulates on social media In the video footage, which is getting circulated on social media, a man can be seen getting stabbed several times in the chest and shoulder by an assailant, who was carrying a knife. The victim was then seen falling on the ground as the attacker fled the scene. Big Breaking🚨 Video of an Israeli embassy diplomat being attacked on the streets of Beijing. Graphic violence, be cautious when viewing. From the video, it appears that the assailant is not Chinese but also does not have the typical appearance of an Arab person.#China #Israel https://t.co/7h8m0R3tls pic.twitter.com/Y0qEGCMaby — QuickUpdate (@BigBreakingWire) October 13, 2023 × Disclaimer: WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of photos and videos shared on social media. In another video clip, the witnesses were seen telling police that the person who was attacked appeared to be non-Chinese, the South China Morning Post reported. The victim informed the police officials that he was from the Israeli embassy and was rushed to the hospital in a police car. A witness present at the scene said that the attack happened at around 2:20 pm local time. She stated that she heard someone screaming and then added that a bloodied man in a plain shirt was resting against a car. Watch | Israel-Palestine crisis has region 'at a tipping point': UN Chief After a few minutes, the police arrived at the scene and an ambulance followed. The crime scene was inspected by the police and they took photographs and visited the surrounding shops for CCTV footage before leaving the site of the incident about an hour later. The attack took place amid the escalating Israel-Hamas war as the Israeli foreign ministry website, in a statement, had warned that Hamas had called on "all of its supporters around the world to hold a 'Day of Rage'" on Friday to "attack Israelis and Jews". "It is reasonable to assume that there will be protest events in various countries that are liable to turn violent," the statement added. (With inputs from agencies) 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

Israel-Hamas war: Israeli embassy staffer stabbed in Beijing in suspected terror attack

Israel is far superior to Hamas. However, the militant group has been using an ingenious weapon to surprise the Israelis. They have dug a labyrinth of tunnels deep inside Gaza. These tunnels are used to smuggle & store weapons. Wion's Ghadi Francis visited these tunnels in 2013. Since then, these tunnels have expanded deeper and wider. Take a look at this report to get a sense of the City of Tunnels.

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The Israel-Hamas War has entered its seventh day. Israel has vowed to annihilate Hamas in retribution for the deadliest attack on Jews since the Holocaust. Tel Aviv has dropped at least 6,000 bombs in the last 6 days. Hamas gunmen have killed over 12,200 people and wounded 2,700 more in Israeli cities.

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Ever since the Hamas-Israel war started the issue of hostages taken by the militants has been at the heart of this conflict. The fact that hostages include foreign Nationals from Canada, the US, France, Thailand and Nepal has only compounded the whole problem. There are reports of Hamas releasing three hostages a video circulating on the internet appears to show Hamas soldiers releasing a female hostage along with two children near the Gaza-Israel border.

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Tales of Wars continue for the people of Gaza as the intensified Israeli bombings in Gaza have led to a scarcity of facilities on the medical front. The Palestinian Health Ministry mentioned that they are running out of beds to accommodate the wounded. Our report tells you more.

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Trigger warning: Some readers may find the story disturbing. Discretion is advised.

Yossi Landau has spent decades collecting corpses in Israel, but he almost reached breaking point recovering the remains of people killed by Hamas militants from Gaza in the country's deadliest assault.

Landau woke to the sounds of sirens on Saturday, a moment he had become "used to" as Israelis took shelter from incoming rocket fire.

It was not until later that he realised the launches were "only a cover up, because the main part is the invasion" by Hamas militants, who swept across the Gaza border to kill an estimated 1,200 people.

From his home in Ashdod, a coastal city north of Gaza, he recalled seeing "the horror" as he rushed to the scene.

"I saw cars turned over, I saw people on the street dead," Landau said in Sderot, a town near the border where multiple residents were killed.

He has 33 years of experience volunteering for Zaka, an organisation which recovers the bodies of people who suffered unnatural deaths.

But as gunfights raged between Palestinian militants and Israeli forces, Landau said he witnessed violence he had never seen before.

"A piece of road that should've taken 15 minutes, it took us 11 hours because we went and picked up everyone, put them in a bag," said the 55-year-old.

Abandoned cars which were torched or riddled with bullet holes still litter the landscape of southern Israel.

After already loading dozens of corpses onto refrigerated trucks, Landau and fellow volunteers reached Beeri, a kibbutz of around 1,200 residents five kilometres (three miles) from Gaza.

"I felt that I'm falling apart, not only me, my whole crew," he recalled, after entering the first home and finding a dead woman.

"Her stomach was ripped open, a baby was there, still connected with the cord, and stabbed," said Landau.

The Zaka volunteer said he saw multiple civilians, including around 20 children, who had their hands tied behind their backs before being shot and torched.

"We saw some victims positioned that they were sexually abused," he added.

<h2>Stricken festival site</h2>

More than 100 people were killed in the kibbutz, while around 270 were left dead at the nearby Supernova music festival.

While the bodies of the revellers have been removed from the site, their belongings were left strewn across the dusty grass.

When an AFP journalist visited on Thursday, beanbags, artworks and a bag of energy drinks were among the possessions on the ground as soldiers walked by.

Blood splattered the inside of a car, not far from a sign detailing hiking routes through the forest.

Although Israel said it has retaken control of the border area, the army still reports firefights with holdout militants.

The military announced soldiers had "killed a terrorist" around a kibbutz a few kilometres away from the festival grounds on Thursday, soon after distant gunfire was heard from the site.

In response to the Hamas assault, Israel has so far hit Gaza with 6,000 bombs according to military figures.

The strikes have killed 1,417 Gazans, according to health officials in the Palestinian territory.

Confronting with the scale of violence, Landau said he doesn't "feel anything right now."

"We just take our feelings, with our job, and we separate it. And that's what we have to do," he said.

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Trigger warning: Some readers may find the story disturbing. Discretion is advised. Yossi Landau has spent decades collecting corpses in Israel, but he almost reached breaking point recovering the remains of people killed by Hamas militants from Gaza in the country's deadliest assault.

Trigger warning: Some readers may find the story disturbing. Discretion is advised. Yossi Landau has spent decades collecting corpses in Israel, but he almost reached breaking point recovering the remains of people killed by Hamas militants from Gaza in the country's deadliest assault. Landau woke to the sounds of sirens on Saturday, a moment he had become "used to" as Israelis took shelter from incoming rocket fire. It was not until later that he realised the launches were "only a cover up, because the main part is the invasion" by Hamas militants, who swept across the Gaza border to kill an estimated 1,200 people. From his home in Ashdod, a coastal city north of Gaza, he recalled seeing "the horror" as he rushed to the scene. "I saw cars turned over, I saw people on the street dead," Landau said in Sderot, a town near the border where multiple residents were killed. He has 33 years of experience volunteering for Zaka, an organisation which recovers the bodies of people who suffered unnatural deaths. But as gunfights raged between Palestinian militants and Israeli forces, Landau said he witnessed violence he had never seen before. "A piece of road that should've taken 15 minutes, it took us 11 hours because we went and picked up everyone, put them in a bag," said the 55-year-old. Abandoned cars which were torched or riddled with bullet holes still litter the landscape of southern Israel. After already loading dozens of corpses onto refrigerated trucks, Landau and fellow volunteers reached Beeri, a kibbutz of around 1,200 residents five kilometres (three miles) from Gaza. "I felt that I'm falling apart, not only me, my whole crew," he recalled, after entering the first home and finding a dead woman. "Her stomach was ripped open, a baby was there, still connected with the cord, and stabbed," said Landau. The Zaka volunteer said he saw multiple civilians, including around 20 children, who had their hands tied behind their backs before being shot and torched. "We saw some victims positioned that they were sexually abused," he added. Stricken festival site More than 100 people were killed in the kibbutz, while around 270 were left dead at the nearby Supernova music festival. While the bodies of the revellers have been removed from the site, their belongings were left strewn across the dusty grass. When an AFP journalist visited on Thursday, beanbags, artworks and a bag of energy drinks were among the possessions on the ground as soldiers walked by. Blood splattered the inside of a car, not far from a sign detailing hiking routes through the forest. Although Israel said it has retaken control of the border area, the army still reports firefights with holdout militants. The military announced soldiers had "killed a terrorist" around a kibbutz a few kilometres away from the festival grounds on Thursday, soon after distant gunfire was heard from the site. In response to the Hamas assault, Israel has so far hit Gaza with 6,000 bombs according to military figures. The strikes have killed 1,417 Gazans, according to health officials in the Palestinian territory. Confronting with the scale of violence, Landau said he doesn't "feel anything right now." "We just take our feelings, with our job, and we separate it. And that's what we have to do," he said. 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:

TRIGGER WARNING: ‘Stomach ripped open, unborn baby stabbed’ - Israeli collecting corpses recalls horror

Israel has vowed to annihilate Hamas in retribution for the deadliest attack on Jews since the holocaust. Watch the video to know more.

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Trigger warning: Some readers may find details of this report disturbing. Discretion is advised.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's account on social media platform X shared some gut-wrenching photos on Thursday (Oct 12) of babies, who were allegedly killed by the Hamas militants when they stormed Israel in one the deadliest attacks ever.&nbsp;

The photos, which we are sharing here after blurring them out due to their sensitivity, appear to show&nbsp;newborn babies charred to death or shot in the face, portraying the harsh reality of the ongoing war in Israel.&nbsp;

The caption of the post noted that Netanyahu showed those pictures to US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, who visited the warring nation on Thursday.&nbsp;

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The post read that "these are horrifying photos of babies murdered and burned by the Hamas monsters".&nbsp;

It also added that "Hamas is inhuman" and "Hamas is ISIS",&nbsp;referring to the Islamic State terror group.&nbsp;

Earlier, Netanyahu vowed to crush Hamas, urging the world to treat the Islamist militants the same way as the Islamic State group. He said, "Just as ISIS was crushed, so too will Hamas be crushed. And Hamas should be treated exactly the way ISIS was treated."&nbsp;

He also said that Israel will make sure that the militant group is completely destroyed. He said, "Every Hamas member is a dead man. We will crush them and destroy them as the world has destroyed Daesh."&nbsp;

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<h2>Biden contradicted by White House on photos of babies</h2>

US President Joe Biden said he saw "confirmed pictures of terrorists beheading children", appearing to corroborate reports of a deadly onslaught allegedly by Hamas militants who devastated Israel's Kibbutz Kfar Aza, located close to Gaza.&nbsp;

“It is important for Americans to see what is happening. I have been doing this for a long time. I never thought that I would see… have confirmed pictures of terrorists beheading children,” Biden said during remarks to US Jewish community leaders at a White House roundtable.&nbsp;

He added, "Downplaying Hamas’s atrocities and blaming the Jewish people is unthinkable."&nbsp;

However, his comments were later clarified by a White House spokesperson, who told the Washington Post that the US officials and Biden had not seen pictures or confirmed such reports independently.&nbsp;

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<h2>Journo stands by report of beheadings of babies&nbsp;</h2>

The international war correspondent who initially broke the story of Hamas' alleged beheading of Israeli children is standing by her reporting.

Despite doubts circulating on social media, i24News reporter Nicole Zedeck strongly defended her account and said, "I wish that it wasn't true."

She had reported that on Tuesday, at a kibbutz near the Gaza border, 40 infants and young children were brutally murdered, with some decapitated.

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<h2>Biden backs 'rules of war'&nbsp;</h2>

During the Hamas attack, a total of 1,200 people were killed in Israel, according to the forces, mostly civilians.

In Gaza, officials reported more than 1,000 people killed in Israel's sustained campaign of air and artillery strikes on the crowded Palestinian enclave.&nbsp;

On Wednesday, Biden said that Israel should abide by the rules of war in its fight against Hamas. Biden told Netanyahu "It is really important that Israel -- (with) all the anger and frustration... that they operate by the rules of war".&nbsp;

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Trigger warning: Some readers may find details of this report disturbing. Discretion is advised. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's account on social media platform X shared some gut-wrenching photos on Thursday (Oct 12) of babies, who were allegedly killed by the Hamas militants when they stormed Israel in one the deadliest attacks ever.

Trigger warning: Some readers may find details of this report disturbing. Discretion is advised. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's account on social media platform X shared some gut-wrenching photos on Thursday (Oct 12) of babies, who were allegedly killed by the Hamas militants when they stormed Israel in one the deadliest attacks ever. The photos, which we are sharing here after blurring them out due to their sensitivity, appear to show newborn babies charred to death or shot in the face, portraying the harsh reality of the ongoing war in Israel. The caption of the post noted that Netanyahu showed those pictures to US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, who visited the warring nation on Thursday. Also read: Who funds Hamas? How terror group gets money and military equipment The post read that "these are horrifying photos of babies murdered and burned by the Hamas monsters". It also added that "Hamas is inhuman" and "Hamas is ISIS", referring to the Islamic State terror group. Earlier, Netanyahu vowed to crush Hamas, urging the world to treat the Islamist militants the same way as the Islamic State group. He said, "Just as ISIS was crushed, so too will Hamas be crushed. And Hamas should be treated exactly the way ISIS was treated." He also said that Israel will make sure that the militant group is completely destroyed. He said, "Every Hamas member is a dead man. We will crush them and destroy them as the world has destroyed Daesh." Disclaimer: WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of photos and videos shared on social media. Biden contradicted by White House on photos of babies US President Joe Biden said he saw "confirmed pictures of terrorists beheading children", appearing to corroborate reports of a deadly onslaught allegedly by Hamas militants who devastated Israel's Kibbutz Kfar Aza, located close to Gaza. “It is important for Americans to see what is happening. I have been doing this for a long time. I never thought that I would see… have confirmed pictures of terrorists beheading children,” Biden said during remarks to US Jewish community leaders at a White House roundtable. He added, "Downplaying Hamas’s atrocities and blaming the Jewish people is unthinkable." However, his comments were later clarified by a White House spokesperson, who told the Washington Post that the US officials and Biden had not seen pictures or confirmed such reports independently. Also read: What are white phosphorus bombs that Israel reportedly used in Gaza? Is it illegal? Journo stands by report of beheadings of babies The international war correspondent who initially broke the story of Hamas' alleged beheading of Israeli children is standing by her reporting. Despite doubts circulating on social media, i24News reporter Nicole Zedeck strongly defended her account and said, "I wish that it wasn't true." She had reported that on Tuesday, at a kibbutz near the Gaza border, 40 infants and young children were brutally murdered, with some decapitated. Watch: Palestinians have legitimate aspirations × Biden backs 'rules of war' During the Hamas attack, a total of 1,200 people were killed in Israel, according to the forces, mostly civilians. In Gaza, officials reported more than 1,000 people killed in Israel's sustained campaign of air and artillery strikes on the crowded Palestinian enclave. On Wednesday, Biden said that Israel should abide by the rules of war in its fight against Hamas. Biden told Netanyahu "It is really important that Israel -- (with) all the anger and frustration... that they operate by the rules of war". (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.

TRIGGER WARNING: Israel PM's X account shares photos of babies allegedly killed by Hamas

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has arrived in Tel Aviv Israel as his mission in West Asia is largely to prevent a War even as Washington is strongly backing Israel in the war against Hamas. In a show of solidarity with Washington's closest West Asia Ally Blinken will meet senior officials and Israeli officials possibly including prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

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A majority of the Israeli population, almost accounting&nbsp;for 56 per cent, believe that the country's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu must resign after the ongoing conflict with Hamas ends, reported the Jerusalem Post on Thursday (Oct 12). This perspective drew the support of 28 per cent of coalition voters, according to the poll released by the Dialog Centre.&nbsp;

The polls revealed that four out of five Jewish Israelis have been blaming Netanyahu and the government for the Operation Al-Aqsa Flood carried out by Hamas against Israel.

"An overwhelming majority of 86% of respondents, including 79% of coalition supporters, said the surprise attack from Gaza is a failure of the country's leadership, while a staggering 92% said the war is causing anxiety," it stated.&nbsp;

"Furthermore, almost all of the respondents (94%) believe the government has responsibility for the lack of security preparedness that led to the assault on the South, with over 75% saying the government holds most of the responsibility," as per the report.

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<h2>52% in favour of Defence Minister Gallant's resignation&nbsp;</h2>

Meanwhile, 52 per cent of respondents feel that Israel's Defence Minister Yoav Gallant must submit his resignation.&nbsp;

A military campaign was launched by Israeli forces against Hamas, which has been controlling the Gaza Strip, in response to a military offensive suddenly launched by the terrorist organisation in Israeli territories.

The conflict started on Saturday when Operation Al-Aqsa Flood was initiated by Hamas which included the launch of a barrage of rockets and infiltrations into Israel through sea, land and air.&nbsp;

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Hamas had claimed that the operation was launched in retaliation to the storming of the Al-Aqsa Mosque in occupied East Jerusalem and the growing violence of Israeli settlers against Palestinians.

Operation Swords of Iron was launched by the Israeli military against Hamas targets, which are in the Gaza Strip in response. Israeli Army further disrupted electricity and water supply to Gaza, which worsened the living conditions of people in the area.

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A majority of the Israeli population, almost accounting for 56 per cent, believe that the country's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu must resign after the ongoing conflict with Hamas ends, reported the Jerusalem Post on Thursday (Oct 12).

A majority of the Israeli population, almost accounting for 56 per cent, believe that the country's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu must resign after the ongoing conflict with Hamas ends, reported the Jerusalem Post on Thursday (Oct 12). This perspective drew the support of 28 per cent of coalition voters, according to the poll released by the Dialog Centre. The polls revealed that four out of five Jewish Israelis have been blaming Netanyahu and the government for the Operation Al-Aqsa Flood carried out by Hamas against Israel. "An overwhelming majority of 86% of respondents, including 79% of coalition supporters, said the surprise attack from Gaza is a failure of the country's leadership, while a staggering 92% said the war is causing anxiety," it stated. "Furthermore, almost all of the respondents (94%) believe the government has responsibility for the lack of security preparedness that led to the assault on the South, with over 75% saying the government holds most of the responsibility," as per the report. Also read: Gaza Strip and the struggle for survival for millions of its residents 52% in favour of Defence Minister Gallant's resignation Meanwhile, 52 per cent of respondents feel that Israel's Defence Minister Yoav Gallant must submit his resignation. A military campaign was launched by Israeli forces against Hamas, which has been controlling the Gaza Strip, in response to a military offensive suddenly launched by the terrorist organisation in Israeli territories. The conflict started on Saturday when Operation Al-Aqsa Flood was initiated by Hamas which included the launch of a barrage of rockets and infiltrations into Israel through sea, land and air. WATCH | Israel-Hamas war | Gaza: An 'open-air prison' with no escape Hamas had claimed that the operation was launched in retaliation to the storming of the Al-Aqsa Mosque in occupied East Jerusalem and the growing violence of Israeli settlers against Palestinians. Operation Swords of Iron was launched by the Israeli military against Hamas targets, which are in the Gaza Strip in response. Israeli Army further disrupted electricity and water supply to Gaza, which worsened the living conditions of people in the area. (With inputs from agencies) 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

Many Israelis blame govt for Hamas attack, believe Netanyahu must resign: Poll

The Netanyahu govt has asked 1.1 million Palestinians to evacuate northern Gaza in the next 24 hours, even as casualties on both sides have crossed the 2800 mark. Palestinians fear it could be a precursor to a planned Israeli ground offensive.

Israel-Palestine war: Thousands leave Gaza, Egypt says no to refugees

The world has been divided over Hamas' war with Israeli forces. But in the eye of the storm are 2.3 million Palestinians living in Gaza. As Israel lays total siege on the territory, global leaders watch the humanitarian crisis unfold. For how long will Israeli forces carry out war crimes in the world's largest open prison? And when will the world pay attention to the plight of Gazans?

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Hamas has been building the sophisticated network of tunnels since it seized control of the strip in 2007. Since then, the tunnels have increased manifold. WION'S Ghadi Francis visited the area in 2013.

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No war begins overnight, and the ongoing conflict is no exception. So, what triggered Hamas to carry out such a deadly attack? What is the Palestinian cause? And why has Israel spent decades forcibly occupying the homes of thousands of Palestinians?

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Around the world protests are taking place, some are supporting Israel and it's right to defend while some are on the streets to show solidarity with the Palestinian people.

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US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin said Thursday (Oct 12) that there are no conditions on Israel using the ammunition Washington has provided to the West Asian country and hoped that Israeli leadership would do the "right things". "We have not placed any conditions on the provision of this equipment. This is a professional military, led by professional leadership, and we would hope and expect that they would do the right things in the prosecution of their campaign," Austin reportedly said.

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The firing of more than 5,000 rockets from the Gaza Strip broke the dawn of Saturday (Oct 7), with&nbsp;Israelis woke up to one of the bloodiest terror attacks launched by Hamas while breaking the impregnable Iron Dome defence system of Tel Aviv and infiltrating the country by breaching its security barriers. 
 
The fighters from the terrorist outfit Hamas entered the country on foot, vehicles,&nbsp;paragliders and boats,&nbsp;and Israel was caught off-guard by this sudden escalation, being seen&nbsp;as a “major intelligence failure”. 
 
In a recorded message, the leader of Hamas’ military wing Mohammed Deif said, “Enough is enough”, as he appealed to Palestinians to take part in “Operation Al-Aqsa Storm”, which is being called the biggest military offensive by Hamas in years. 
 
ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israel-declares-full-control-of-communities-attacked-near-gaza-644443">Israel declares 'full control of communities' attacked near Gaza</a> 
 
Speaking about the 'Operation Al-Aqsa Storm' being termed as the biggest attack on Israel to WION, spokesperson for Israeli Ambassador to India Naor Gilon Guy Nir said, “It is called the biggest terror attack because of the sheer magnitude of the event. Over 600 Israelis have been murdered and many have been held hostage.”

<h2>Root cause: The historical conflict between Israel and Palestine</h2>

In World War I, after the Ottoman Empire fell, Palestine – which had a population divided between Arab majority and Jewish minority, went under the control of Britain. Britain was given the task of creating a Jewish homeland in Palestine by the international community, which led to increased tensions between Arabs and Jews. 
 
The demand for a Jewish homeland emerged as part of an ethno-nationalist movement called Zionism - which started in the late 19th century and aimed at creating a homeland for the Jews in Palestine. 
 
In the wake of World War II and the Nazi Holocaust of Jewish people, the demand for a Jewish nation increased and it gained the support of the people. Many Jews fled Europe to save themselves from persecution, and Palestine saw a sudden influx of Jewish immigrants in the 1920s and 1940s. 
 
ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/did-hamas-dupe-israel-into-a-false-sense-of-security-before-ongoing-devastating-attack-644424">Did Hamas dupe Israel into a false sense of security before ongoing devastating attack?</a> 
 
As tensions escalated between Arabs and Jews, the resistance to the British regime intensified further. The United Nations adopted a partition plan in 1947, according to which Palestine was to be divided into separate Jewish and Arab states and Jerusalem was to remain under international administration. 
 
The plan was accepted by the Jewish leadership, however, the Arabs rejected it and it was never implemented. Immediately after the partition plan was adopted, a war broke out between Arabs and Zionist settlers who were entering Palestine. 
 
The founding of Israel was proclaimed by the Jewish leaders, with the support of the British authorities and the United Nations, in 1948. The war saw intervention by neighbouring Arab countries with military force. 
 
In 1949, the first Arab-Israeli War ended with the victory of Israel and 750,000 Palestinians were reportedly displaced, which they called Al Nakba, or "The Catastrophe".

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/explained-gaza-strip-and-the-struggle-for-survival-for-millions-of-its-residents-645290">Gaza Strip and the struggle for survival for millions of its residents</a>

The territory was divided into three parts - the Arab West Bank, the Gaza Strip and the Jewish Israel. To date, the conflict remains unresolved.

<h2>Israel's war with Hamas and the looming question of a 'third Intifada'</h2>

Harakat al-Muqawama al-Islamiya, also known by the acronym Hamas, was founded in 1987 by Palestinian cleric Sheikh Ahmed Yassin as a transnational Sunni Islamist organisation. 
 
Hamas was involved in two Palestinian uprisings, also known as 'intifadas', which took place from 1987 to 1993 and 2000 to 2005, and ended the peace process between the two countries, as they entered in a new phase of conflict. 
 
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“Intifada” is an Arabic term which means to ‘shake off’. In December 1987, it came into popular usage as Palestinians used it to term their uprising against the presence of Israelis in Gaza and the West Bank. 
 
Since the latest and unprecedented attacks were carried out by Hamas, some of the experts called it the beginning of the “Third Intifada”. 
 
As Hamas launched a barrage of rockets, it appealed to the West Bank and the Arab and Islamic worlds to take part in this war against Israel. 
 
Speaking about the intentions of Hamas behind the latest salvo against Israel, the spokesperson for the Israeli Ambassador to India said, “The intent is to instill fear in the minds of the people of Israel. They are launching terror attacks at civilians and kidnaping, raping, and murdering children as well as women and elderly.” 
 
“Israel has to defend its civilians, and we will do what is needed to achieve that goal. I think the Israel Defense Forces' response will not encourage any Hamas terrorist to act," he added.

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The firing of more than 5,000 rockets from the Gaza Strip broke the dawn of Saturday (Oct 7), with Israelis woke up to one of the bloodiest terror attacks launched by Hamas while breaking the impregnable Iron Dome defence system of Tel Aviv and infiltrating the country by breaching its security barriers.

The firing of more than 5,000 rockets from the Gaza Strip broke the dawn of Saturday (Oct 7), with Israelis woke up to one of the bloodiest terror attacks launched by Hamas while breaking the impregnable Iron Dome defence system of Tel Aviv and infiltrating the country by breaching its security barriers. The fighters from the terrorist outfit Hamas entered the country on foot, vehicles, paragliders and boats, and Israel was caught off-guard by this sudden escalation, being seen as a “major intelligence failure”. In a recorded message, the leader of Hamas’ military wing Mohammed Deif said, “Enough is enough”, as he appealed to Palestinians to take part in “Operation Al-Aqsa Storm”, which is being called the biggest military offensive by Hamas in years. ALSO READ | Israel declares 'full control of communities' attacked near Gaza Speaking about the 'Operation Al-Aqsa Storm' being termed as the biggest attack on Israel to WION, spokesperson for Israeli Ambassador to India Naor Gilon Guy Nir said, “It is called the biggest terror attack because of the sheer magnitude of the event. Over 600 Israelis have been murdered and many have been held hostage.” Root cause: The historical conflict between Israel and Palestine In World War I, after the Ottoman Empire fell, Palestine – which had a population divided between Arab majority and Jewish minority, went under the control of Britain. Britain was given the task of creating a Jewish homeland in Palestine by the international community, which led to increased tensions between Arabs and Jews. The demand for a Jewish homeland emerged as part of an ethno-nationalist movement called Zionism - which started in the late 19th century and aimed at creating a homeland for the Jews in Palestine. In the wake of World War II and the Nazi Holocaust of Jewish people, the demand for a Jewish nation increased and it gained the support of the people. Many Jews fled Europe to save themselves from persecution, and Palestine saw a sudden influx of Jewish immigrants in the 1920s and 1940s. ALSO READ | Did Hamas dupe Israel into a false sense of security before ongoing devastating attack? As tensions escalated between Arabs and Jews, the resistance to the British regime intensified further. The United Nations adopted a partition plan in 1947, according to which Palestine was to be divided into separate Jewish and Arab states and Jerusalem was to remain under international administration. The plan was accepted by the Jewish leadership, however, the Arabs rejected it and it was never implemented. Immediately after the partition plan was adopted, a war broke out between Arabs and Zionist settlers who were entering Palestine. The founding of Israel was proclaimed by the Jewish leaders, with the support of the British authorities and the United Nations, in 1948. The war saw intervention by neighbouring Arab countries with military force. In 1949, the first Arab-Israeli War ended with the victory of Israel and 750,000 Palestinians were reportedly displaced, which they called Al Nakba, or "The Catastrophe". Also read: Gaza Strip and the struggle for survival for millions of its residents The territory was divided into three parts - the Arab West Bank, the Gaza Strip and the Jewish Israel. To date, the conflict remains unresolved. Israel's war with Hamas and the looming question of a 'third Intifada' Harakat al-Muqawama al-Islamiya, also known by the acronym Hamas, was founded in 1987 by Palestinian cleric Sheikh Ahmed Yassin as a transnational Sunni Islamist organisation. Hamas was involved in two Palestinian uprisings, also known as 'intifadas', which took place from 1987 to 1993 and 2000 to 2005, and ended the peace process between the two countries, as they entered in a new phase of conflict. WATCH | Israel-Palestine War: US officials move to send aid and ammunition for Israel: Report “Intifada” is an Arabic term which means to ‘shake off’. In December 1987, it came into popular usage as Palestinians used it to term their uprising against the presence of Israelis in Gaza and the West Bank. Since the latest and unprecedented attacks were carried out by Hamas, some of the experts called it the beginning of the “Third Intifada”. As Hamas launched a barrage of rockets, it appealed to the West Bank and the Arab and Islamic worlds to take part in this war against Israel. Speaking about the intentions of Hamas behind the latest salvo against Israel, the spokesperson for the Israeli Ambassador to India said, “The intent is to instill fear in the minds of the people of Israel. They are launching terror attacks at civilians and kidnaping, raping, and murdering children as well as women and elderly.” “Israel has to defend its civilians, and we will do what is needed to achieve that goal. I think the Israel Defense Forces' response will not encourage any Hamas terrorist to act," he added. 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

Explained: Revisiting Israel-Palestine historical conflict amid new escalation by Hamas

Terrorist group Hamas claimed on Friday (Oct 13) that at least 13 hostages held in Gaza were killed in Israeli air strikes over the past 24 hours.

Hamas hinted that amongst the hostages killed were Israelis and foreigners.

According to Israeli authorities, Hamas has taken more than 150 people hostage, including both civilians and military personnel.

Hamas said six of the hostages were killed in strikes on two separate locations in the Northern district, while seven others died in strikes that hit three locations in the Gaza district, as reported by AFP.

Watch:&nbsp;Israel-Palestine war: UN says Israel wants 1.1 million Gazans moved south

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"Thirteen prisoners... including foreigners" were killed in five locations targeted by Israeli fighter jets, the Ezzedine al-Qassam Brigades said in a statement.

Since the Hamas’ Saturday assault on Israel, the Jewish country has retaliated aggressively, raining strikes on the blockaded strip and flattening buildings. More than 1,500 people have so far lost their lives in the Gaza Strip.&nbsp;

In Israel, at least 1,300 people have been killed by terrorist group Hamas.

<h2>Israel drops 6,000 bombs on Gaza</h2>

The Israeli air force on Thursday (Oct 12) said that so far they have dropped 6,000 bombs over the Hamas targets and more than 3,600 targets have been hit in the airstrikes, The Washington Post reported.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israel-hamas-war-israeli-air-force-drops-staggering-6000-bombs-in-six-days-646143">Also read:&nbsp;Israel-Hamas war: Israeli air force drops staggering 6,000 bombs in six days</a>

As per some experts in warfare, the number of bombs dropped, which is 6,000 in the last six days, was a staggering number.

“Israel is dropping in less than a week what the U.S. was dropping in Afghanistan in a year, in a much smaller, much more densely populated area, where mistakes are going to be magnified,” stated Marc Garlasco, a former UN war crimes investigator in Libya and a military adviser at the Dutch organisation PAX for Peace, while speaking to The Washington Post. &nbsp;

Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments on the Israel-Palestine conflict after the Hamas attacks. However, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos.

(With inputs from agencies)

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Terrorist group Hamas claimed on Friday (Oct 13) that at least 13 hostages held in Gaza were killed in Israeli air strikes over the past 24 hours. Hamas hinted that amongst the hostages killed were Israelis and foreigners.

Terrorist group Hamas claimed on Friday (Oct 13) that at least 13 hostages held in Gaza were killed in Israeli air strikes over the past 24 hours. Hamas hinted that amongst the hostages killed were Israelis and foreigners. According to Israeli authorities, Hamas has taken more than 150 people hostage, including both civilians and military personnel. Hamas said six of the hostages were killed in strikes on two separate locations in the Northern district, while seven others died in strikes that hit three locations in the Gaza district, as reported by AFP. Watch: Israel-Palestine war: UN says Israel wants 1.1 million Gazans moved south × "Thirteen prisoners... including foreigners" were killed in five locations targeted by Israeli fighter jets, the Ezzedine al-Qassam Brigades said in a statement. Since the Hamas’ Saturday assault on Israel, the Jewish country has retaliated aggressively, raining strikes on the blockaded strip and flattening buildings. More than 1,500 people have so far lost their lives in the Gaza Strip. In Israel, at least 1,300 people have been killed by terrorist group Hamas. Israel drops 6,000 bombs on Gaza The Israeli air force on Thursday (Oct 12) said that so far they have dropped 6,000 bombs over the Hamas targets and more than 3,600 targets have been hit in the airstrikes, The Washington Post reported. Also read: Israel-Hamas war: Israeli air force drops staggering 6,000 bombs in six days As per some experts in warfare, the number of bombs dropped, which is 6,000 in the last six days, was a staggering number. “Israel is dropping in less than a week what the U.S. was dropping in Afghanistan in a year, in a much smaller, much more densely populated area, where mistakes are going to be magnified,” stated Marc Garlasco, a former UN war crimes investigator in Libya and a military adviser at the Dutch organisation PAX for Peace, while speaking to The Washington Post. 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. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

Israeli strikes killed 13 hostages, including foreigners, in Gaza, claims Hamas

Just the night before Hamas’ assault on Israel, the security and intelligence establishment of the Jewish nation received some unnerving signals that aroused concerns.&nbsp;

As reported by Israel’s newspaper Haaretz, several telephonic conversations were held between officials of Israel Defense Forces (IDF), Shin Bet security service and Southern Command.&nbsp;

Two telephonic conversations involved Shin Bet, IDF’s Intelligence Corps, the operations division and Southern Command, and these took place with the knowledge of IDF Chief of Staff Herzl Halevi.

A separate consultation was held at Shin Bet security service, which also involved its head Ronen Bar.

<h2>What was the intelligence input?</h2>

It was not fully clear exactly what intelligence input triggered these high-level consultations in the Jewish nation, but Haaretz reported that “the information involved an exercise.”

Despite significant nervousness, both IDF’s Intelligence Corps and Shin Bet security service didn’t recommend increasing the state of alert.

No steps were taken, as the Shin Bet said the signals or the intelligence input was insufficient to derive any insight.

Watch:&nbsp;Israel-Hamas war: Israel releases photos of babies allegedly murdered by Hamas | Gravitas&nbsp;

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But Shin Bet was concerned that an isolated abduction attack might take place. So, it decided to dispatch a small operational squad to the south.

It was decided that the situation would be reassessed the next morning.

Turned out it was too late by then.

<h2>Intelligence failure</h2>

On October 7, Hamas launched a massive terrorist attack on Israeli soil. The Shin Bet unit that was dispatched to the south found itself fighting off terrorists at a kibbutz - or Jewish community- near the Gaza border later in the day.

It was definitely an intelligence failure but what shocked the Israeli security establishment was a coordinated leak by a political source to political reporters regarding the failure, Haaretz reported.

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Haaretz cited some top Israeli officers as saying that ‘it was no coincidence that shortly after the chief of staff's statement to the public taking responsibility for the horrible failure, someone was already busy briefing in detail regarding the failures of the IDF and the Shin Bet.’

<h2>Warnings to the PM</h2>

Despite considerable failure, Israel’s security agencies claim they had been warning the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) of ‘the possibility of disaster in light of the internal crisis surrounding Netanyahu's insistence to pass the regime coup legislation.’

Reportedly, the PMO ignored all these warnings, including a direct appeal by the chief of staff. The Prime Minister's Office said on Thursday (Oct 12) that "Netanyahu was updated only at 6:29 A.M. as fighting broke out, and not before.”

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Just the night before Hamas’ assault on Israel, the security and intelligence establishment of the Jewish nation received some unnerving signals that aroused concerns.

Just the night before Hamas’ assault on Israel, the security and intelligence establishment of the Jewish nation received some unnerving signals that aroused concerns. As reported by Israel’s newspaper Haaretz, several telephonic conversations were held between officials of Israel Defense Forces (IDF), Shin Bet security service and Southern Command. Two telephonic conversations involved Shin Bet, IDF’s Intelligence Corps, the operations division and Southern Command, and these took place with the knowledge of IDF Chief of Staff Herzl Halevi. A separate consultation was held at Shin Bet security service, which also involved its head Ronen Bar. What was the intelligence input? It was not fully clear exactly what intelligence input triggered these high-level consultations in the Jewish nation, but Haaretz reported that “the information involved an exercise.” Despite significant nervousness, both IDF’s Intelligence Corps and Shin Bet security service didn’t recommend increasing the state of alert. No steps were taken, as the Shin Bet said the signals or the intelligence input was insufficient to derive any insight. Watch: Israel-Hamas war: Israel releases photos of babies allegedly murdered by Hamas | Gravitas × But Shin Bet was concerned that an isolated abduction attack might take place. So, it decided to dispatch a small operational squad to the south. It was decided that the situation would be reassessed the next morning. Turned out it was too late by then. Intelligence failure On October 7, Hamas launched a massive terrorist attack on Israeli soil. The Shin Bet unit that was dispatched to the south found itself fighting off terrorists at a kibbutz - or Jewish community- near the Gaza border later in the day. It was definitely an intelligence failure but what shocked the Israeli security establishment was a coordinated leak by a political source to political reporters regarding the failure, Haaretz reported. Also read: `Willing to fight for Israel`, expat Indian tells WION, recounts alarm after suspected `aerial assault` Haaretz cited some top Israeli officers as saying that ‘it was no coincidence that shortly after the chief of staff's statement to the public taking responsibility for the horrible failure, someone was already busy briefing in detail regarding the failures of the IDF and the Shin Bet.’ Warnings to the PM Despite considerable failure, Israel’s security agencies claim they had been warning the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) of ‘the possibility of disaster in light of the internal crisis surrounding Netanyahu's insistence to pass the regime coup legislation.’ Reportedly, the PMO ignored all these warnings, including a direct appeal by the chief of staff. The Prime Minister's Office said on Thursday (Oct 12) that "Netanyahu was updated only at 6:29 A.M. as fighting broke out, and not before.” (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

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About 100 foreign Nationals have been killed missing or taken hostage during this surprise attack on Israel by Hamas over the weekend. Several countries including India, France, Thailand and the US are scrambling to get their citizens who have to be evacuated from Israel. Some are trying to find citizens who may have been killed or taken hostage when militants from Gaza surged across the Israeli border on Saturday. Here's what to know so far.

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