The UK government has given the green light to send two Royal Navy ships and surveillance aircraft to the Eastern Mediterranean. These ships and the surveillance aircraft will begin their operations from today in the region.

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Israel warns 1.1 million palestinians in Northern Gaza to evacuate within 24 hours, UN says it is 'impossible'. UN further asks the Israeli military to reconsider the order, warning of devastating humanitarian consequences.

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It's now a week since Israel declared war on Hamas after an unprecedented ground air and sea assault by Hamas militants on Israel over the weekend. Death toll continues to mount on both sides over 1,300 Israelis and over 1,500 Palestinians have lost their lives.

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Human Rights Watch has accused Israel of using white phosphorus munitions during its military operations in Gaza and Lebanon.&nbsp;

The human rights organisation emphasised that Israel's deployment of such weapons poses a severe threat to the safety of civilians, and can potentially cause significant and long-lasting injuries.

<h2>White phosphorus&nbsp;</h2>

Human Rights Watch, as per a Reuters report, claimed to have verified the authenticity of videos captured in Lebanon on October 10 and in Gaza on October 11. These videos reportedly depict "multiple airbursts of artillery-fired white phosphorus over the Gaza City port and two rural locations along the Israel-Lebanon border."

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The organisation further shared links to two videos that were circulated on social media platforms, asserting that they showcase the use of "155mm white phosphorus artillery projectiles, seemingly for the purpose of creating smokescreens, marking, or signalling." Both videos show scenes near the border shared by Israel and Lebanon, said Human Rights Watch.

However, as per Reuters, the group did not provide links to videos showing their alleged use in Gaza.

<h2>Israel denies accusation</h2>

Reuters reports that when asked for comments on the Human Rights Watch's accusations, the Israeli military said it was "currently not aware of the use of weapons containing white phosphorus in Gaza."

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However, the military made no mention of the allegations of the weapon's use in Lebanon.

<h2>What are white phosphorus munitions?</h2>

White phosphorus refers to weaponised phosphorus, which, as per Reuters, is used to incinerate enemy positions.

Its use on the battlefield is legal for the purposes of making smoke screens, generating illumination, marking targets or burning bunkers and buildings.

Because of its legal uses, international conventions don't ban its use as a chemical weapon. However, white phosphorus is known to cause serious burns and spark fires.

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It is considered an incendiary weapon under Protocol III of the Convention on the Prohibition of Use of Certain Conventional Weapons, which prohibits its use against military targets located among civilians. However, Israel has not signed this protocol and is not bound by its provisions.

Previously, in 2013, Israel's military announced plans to phase out the use of white phosphorus smokescreen munitions. It had used the munitions during the 2008-2009 offensive in Gaza, this had drawn allegations of war crimes from several rights organisations.

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Human Rights Watch has accused Israel of using white phosphorus munitions during its military operations in Gaza and Lebanon. The human rights organisation emphasised that Israel's deployment of such weapons poses a severe threat to the safety of civilians, and can potentially cause significant and long-lasting injuries.

Human Rights Watch has accused Israel of using white phosphorus munitions during its military operations in Gaza and Lebanon. The human rights organisation emphasised that Israel's deployment of such weapons poses a severe threat to the safety of civilians, and can potentially cause significant and long-lasting injuries. White phosphorus Human Rights Watch, as per a Reuters report, claimed to have verified the authenticity of videos captured in Lebanon on October 10 and in Gaza on October 11. These videos reportedly depict "multiple airbursts of artillery-fired white phosphorus over the Gaza City port and two rural locations along the Israel-Lebanon border." Also read | North Korea denies weapon supply to Hamas, accuses US 'the empire of evil' of blame-shifting The organisation further shared links to two videos that were circulated on social media platforms, asserting that they showcase the use of "155mm white phosphorus artillery projectiles, seemingly for the purpose of creating smokescreens, marking, or signalling." Both videos show scenes near the border shared by Israel and Lebanon, said Human Rights Watch. However, as per Reuters, the group did not provide links to videos showing their alleged use in Gaza. Israel denies accusation Reuters reports that when asked for comments on the Human Rights Watch's accusations, the Israeli military said it was "currently not aware of the use of weapons containing white phosphorus in Gaza." Watch | Israel-Palestine War: Israel accused of using White Phosphorus in Gaza However, the military made no mention of the allegations of the weapon's use in Lebanon. What are white phosphorus munitions? White phosphorus refers to weaponised phosphorus, which, as per Reuters, is used to incinerate enemy positions. Its use on the battlefield is legal for the purposes of making smoke screens, generating illumination, marking targets or burning bunkers and buildings. Because of its legal uses, international conventions don't ban its use as a chemical weapon. However, white phosphorus is known to cause serious burns and spark fires. Also read | I wish that it wasn't true: War correspondent stands by report of beheadings of Israeli babies It is considered an incendiary weapon under Protocol III of the Convention on the Prohibition of Use of Certain Conventional Weapons, which prohibits its use against military targets located among civilians. However, Israel has not signed this protocol and is not bound by its provisions. Previously, in 2013, Israel's military announced plans to phase out the use of white phosphorus smokescreen munitions. It had used the munitions during the 2008-2009 offensive in Gaza, this had drawn allegations of war crimes from several rights organisations. (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.

Human Rights Watch accuses Israel of using white phosphorus in Gaza and Lebanon

It's now a week since Israel declared war on Hamas after an unprecedented ground air and sea assault by Hamas militants on Israel over the weekend. Death toll continues to mount on both sides over 1,300 Israelis and over 1,500 Palestinians have lost their lives. To know more watch this interview with the director general of Dubai Public Policy Research Centre, Mohammed Baharoon.

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Bruna Valeanu who was a 24-year-old student from Brazil received an emotional funeral after she was killed in Hamas's attack on Israel. Valeanu was attending the Supernova music festival in the southern part of the country when Hamas militants attacked and killed hundreds of people.

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Former US President criticised President Joe Biden for his foreign policies as Israel is at war with the Hamas militant group. Trump talked about how the US enemies have been taking advantage of Biden's administration amidst the war that has claimed over 2,500 lives.

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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.&nbsp;

As per some experts in warfare, it is a staggering number and accounts for the past six days alone.

“Israel is dropping in less than a week what the US was dropping in Afghanistan in a year, in a much smaller, much more densely populated area, where mistakes are going to be magnified,” said 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;

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Garlasco, while citing the public records from US Air Forces Central Command, said that the United States had dropped just over 7,423 bombs on Afghanistan in a span of one year. This was one of the highest number of bombs dropped in a war. As per a United Nations report, more than 7,600 bombs and missiles were reportedly dropped by NATO from planes during the entire war in Libya.&nbsp;

<h2>Israeli Air Force identifies multiple targets in short duration</h2>

In 2003, when the US invaded Iraq, around 30,000 bombs were dropped, stated Garlasco, who was a targeteer for the Pentagon and had worked in planning the strikes in Iraq.

Garlasco further recalled that around 8,000 bombs were dropped by the United States on the biggest night of the invasion.&nbsp;

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“I’m kind of shocked that they were able to identify so many targets in such a short period of time,” said Garlasco, while speaking about Israel.

Garlasco stated that the Israeli Air Force reportedly has some of the most precise weapons.&nbsp;

“I hope they are taking all of the necessary precautions. But I am concerned this number speaks to a level of activity that may indicate that they’re not," he said.&nbsp;

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While carrying the air campaign from 2014 to 2019 against the Islamic State, 2,000 to 5,000 munitions were dropped by the US-led coalition every month across Syria and Iraq, stated military affairs journalist Wesley on Thursday on X, citing a Rand Corporation report.

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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.

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. As per some experts in warfare, it is a staggering number and accounts for the past six days alone. “Israel is dropping in less than a week what the US was dropping in Afghanistan in a year, in a much smaller, much more densely populated area, where mistakes are going to be magnified,” said 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. Also read: What are white phosphorus bombs that Israel reportedly used in Gaza? Is it illegal? Garlasco, while citing the public records from US Air Forces Central Command, said that the United States had dropped just over 7,423 bombs on Afghanistan in a span of one year. This was one of the highest number of bombs dropped in a war. As per a United Nations report, more than 7,600 bombs and missiles were reportedly dropped by NATO from planes during the entire war in Libya. Israeli Air Force identifies multiple targets in short duration In 2003, when the US invaded Iraq, around 30,000 bombs were dropped, stated Garlasco, who was a targeteer for the Pentagon and had worked in planning the strikes in Iraq. Garlasco further recalled that around 8,000 bombs were dropped by the United States on the biggest night of the invasion. Also read: Israel vs Hamas war | A look at firepower in Israeli arsenal “I’m kind of shocked that they were able to identify so many targets in such a short period of time,” said Garlasco, while speaking about Israel. Garlasco stated that the Israeli Air Force reportedly has some of the most precise weapons. “I hope they are taking all of the necessary precautions. But I am concerned this number speaks to a level of activity that may indicate that they’re not," he said. WATCH | Who is benefitting from the Israel war? | Gravitas While carrying the air campaign from 2014 to 2019 against the Islamic State, 2,000 to 5,000 munitions were dropped by the US-led coalition every month across Syria and Iraq, stated military affairs journalist Wesley on Thursday on X, citing a Rand Corporation report. 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) 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

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Syria said that Israeli forces launched simultaneous missile attacks on the airport in its capital, Damascus, and the northern city of Aleppo. The attacks damaged the runways putting both of them out of service.

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The Israel Defense Forces have released a helmet-cam video capturing a hostage rescue mission undertaken on October 7 amidst a Hamas terror attack.

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<h2>250 hostages rescued</h2>

Reports indicate that the Shayetet 13 commandos rescued 250 hostages while "neutralising" 60 Hamas terrorists and apprehending 26 more. The released video footage offers a glimpse into this high-stakes operation.

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The soldiers are seen armed with what appears to be American M-4 carbines equipped with suppressors. Notably, at the 26-second mark, one team member is spotted with what seems to be a LAWS anti-armour rocket launcher.

At the 30-second mark, a team member can be observed evacuating a captured Hamas operative from the scene. The hostage rescue operation, to the extent visible, commences around the 50-second mark.

<h2>About Shayetet 13</h2>

Shayetet 13, an elite unit within the Israeli Navy, is renowned for its diverse capabilities, just like US Navy SEAL teams. Their assignments encompass a spectrum of duties, including sea-to-land assaults, counter-terrorism activities, intelligence gathering, and hostage rescues.

Notably, prior to this conflict, the Shayetet 13 commandos gained international attention for their audacious attacks on Iranian cargo ships during the 2019-2021 Persian Gulf tensions.

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These daring operations involved attaching limpet mines to the hulls of the ships, causing significant damage. In 2021, the unit was believed to be involved in the damaging of the MV Savis, an Iranian intelligence vessel.&nbsp;

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The Israel Defense Forces have released a helmet-cam video capturing a hostage rescue mission undertaken on October 7 amidst a Hamas terror attack. The Flotilla 13 elite unit was deployed to the area surrounding the Gaza security fence in a joint effort to regain control of the Sufa military post on October 7th. The soldiers rescued around 250 hostages alive. 60+ Hamas terrorists were neutralized and 26 were… pic.twitter.com/DWdHKZgdLw — Israel Defense Forces (@IDF) October 12, 2023 × The operation took place near the Gaza security fence and featured the elite Shayetet (Flotilla) 13 unit. 250 hostages rescued Reports indicate that the Shayetet 13 commandos rescued 250 hostages while "neutralising" 60 Hamas terrorists and apprehending 26 more. The released video footage offers a glimpse into this high-stakes operation. Watch: Israel-Palestine War | IDF fight extends to three fronts: Gaza, Lebanon and Syria × The soldiers are seen armed with what appears to be American M-4 carbines equipped with suppressors. Notably, at the 26-second mark, one team member is spotted with what seems to be a LAWS anti-armour rocket launcher. At the 30-second mark, a team member can be observed evacuating a captured Hamas operative from the scene. The hostage rescue operation, to the extent visible, commences around the 50-second mark. About Shayetet 13 Shayetet 13, an elite unit within the Israeli Navy, is renowned for its diverse capabilities, just like US Navy SEAL teams. Their assignments encompass a spectrum of duties, including sea-to-land assaults, counter-terrorism activities, intelligence gathering, and hostage rescues. Notably, prior to this conflict, the Shayetet 13 commandos gained international attention for their audacious attacks on Iranian cargo ships during the 2019-2021 Persian Gulf tensions. Also read: Israeli security officials were nervous the night before Hamas’ attack, held talks: Report These daring operations involved attaching limpet mines to the hulls of the ships, causing significant damage. In 2021, the unit was believed to be involved in the damaging of the MV Savis, an Iranian intelligence vessel. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

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As the war continues in Israel, a large number of Hollywood celebrities have taken an official stand. Over 700 people from the entertainment industry Gal Gadot, Michael Douglas and many more signed an open letter in support of Israel.

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The humanitarian crisis in Gaza worsens as Israel prepares a possible invasion. The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) said fuel powering emergency generators at hospitals in Gaza might run out within hours. And the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) warned that basic supplies like food and fresh water were also running dangerously low.

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The war is raging between Israel and Hamas and attacks from both sides are intensifying. It's now a week since Israel declared war on Hamas after an unprecedented ground air and sea assault by the militants over the weekend. The death toll continues to mount on both sides over 1,300 Israelis and over 1,500 Palestinians have lost their lives so far.

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Humanitarian crisis in Gaza worsens as Israel prepares a possible invasion. The international committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) said fuel powering emergency generators at hospitals in Gaza might run out within hours and the united nations World Food Programme (WFP) warned that basic supplies like food and fresh water were also running dangerously low.

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Israel has vowed to crush Hamas after gunmen from the Hamas group Palestinian Islamist group stormed across the border and killed at least 1,000 people. The unprecedented assault marked the deadliest attack on Israel since it was founded 75 years ago. Here's how the Israeli military is executing the retaliation.

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Hollywood has come out in support of Israel as more than 700 figures from the entertainment industry signed an open letter condemning Hamas. The letter demands the safe return of hostages being held by the terror group in Gaza.&nbsp; 
 
The letter is the first major move from the entertainment industry since Israel came under attack this past weekend. 
 
Released by the nonprofit Creative Community for Peace, the letter has been signed by prominent celebrities and Hollywood leaders including Gal Gadot, Jamie Lee Curtis, Chris Pine, Mayim Bialik, Liev Schreiber, Amy Schumer, Michael Douglas, Jerry Seinfeld, Debra Messing, Ryan Murphy, Greg Berlanti, Haim Saban, Irving Azoff, Ynon Kreiz, Mark Hamill, Howie Mandel, Bella Thorne, Antoine Fuqua and more.

The open letter urges the entertainment community to speak out against Hamas and support Israel.

The letter also asks everyone to refrain from sharing misinformation about the war and to do whatever is in their power to urge Hamas terrorists to return hostages back to their families.&nbsp;

On October 7, Hamas launched a surprise ambush, firing thousands of rockets from Gaza, entering Israeli soil to brutally kill civilians in their homes, and committing a massacre at a music festival for peace where 260 bodies were found. This is the first time since Holocaust that so many Jews have died in a single day, with the latest death toll in Israel estimated to be at 1,300. At least 1,500 Palestinians died in subsequent bombardment of Gaza by Israeli forces. 
 
Earlier in a statement, Gal Gadot, who is of Israeli-origin, has said, “My heart is aching for the lives lost and families shattered. I’m praying for everyone who has been affected by Hamas’ terrorism and brutality. And I hope that the world remains steadfast in their support of the Israeli people.”

Saban said, “In the aftermath of the barbaric killing of more than 1,200 Israelis, we in the Hollywood community and around the world must stand with Israel as it defends itself against a terrorist regime in Gaza that seeks Israel’s destruction.”

Here's the full text of the open letter from the Creative Community for Peace:

"The nightmare that Israelis have feared for decades became a reality as Hamas terrorists infiltrated Israeli cities and towns.

Under the cover of thousands of rockets fired indiscriminately into civilian populations, Hamas murdered and kidnapped innocent men, women, and children. They kidnapped and murdered infants and the elderly. They raped women and mutilated their bodies. They paraded their bodies through the streets and on social media, and cowardly attacked the Supernova Music Festival – bringing death and destruction to an event celebrating friendship and love.

This is terrorism. This is evil. There is no justification or rationalization for Hamas’ actions. These are barbaric acts of terrorism that must be called out by everyone. They are a terrorist organization whose leaders call for the murder of Jews everywhere.

CCFP calls on our friends and colleagues in the entertainment industry to speak out forcefully against Hamas and do whatever is in their power to urge the terrorist organization to return the innocent hostages to their families.

As Israel takes the necessary steps to defend its citizens in the coming days and weeks, social media will be overrun by an orchestrated misinformation campaign spearheaded by Iran. We urge everyone to remember the horrific images that came out of Israel and to not amplify or fall for their propaganda.

Our thoughts are with all those experiencing unfathomable levels of fear and violence, and we hope for the day when Israelis and Palestinians can live side by side in peace." 
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Hollywood has come out in support of Israel as more than 700 figures from the entertainment industry signed an open letter condemning Hamas. The letter demands the safe return of hostages being held by the terror group in Gaza.

Hollywood has come out in support of Israel as more than 700 figures from the entertainment industry signed an open letter condemning Hamas. The letter demands the safe return of hostages being held by the terror group in Gaza. The letter is the first major move from the entertainment industry since Israel came under attack this past weekend. Released by the nonprofit Creative Community for Peace, the letter has been signed by prominent celebrities and Hollywood leaders including Gal Gadot, Jamie Lee Curtis, Chris Pine, Mayim Bialik, Liev Schreiber, Amy Schumer, Michael Douglas, Jerry Seinfeld, Debra Messing, Ryan Murphy, Greg Berlanti, Haim Saban, Irving Azoff, Ynon Kreiz, Mark Hamill, Howie Mandel, Bella Thorne, Antoine Fuqua and more. The open letter urges the entertainment community to speak out against Hamas and support Israel. The letter also asks everyone to refrain from sharing misinformation about the war and to do whatever is in their power to urge Hamas terrorists to return hostages back to their families. On October 7, Hamas launched a surprise ambush, firing thousands of rockets from Gaza, entering Israeli soil to brutally kill civilians in their homes, and committing a massacre at a music festival for peace where 260 bodies were found. This is the first time since Holocaust that so many Jews have died in a single day, with the latest death toll in Israel estimated to be at 1,300. At least 1,500 Palestinians died in subsequent bombardment of Gaza by Israeli forces. Earlier in a statement, Gal Gadot, who is of Israeli-origin, has said, “My heart is aching for the lives lost and families shattered. I’m praying for everyone who has been affected by Hamas’ terrorism and brutality. And I hope that the world remains steadfast in their support of the Israeli people.” Saban said, “In the aftermath of the barbaric killing of more than 1,200 Israelis, we in the Hollywood community and around the world must stand with Israel as it defends itself against a terrorist regime in Gaza that seeks Israel’s destruction.” Here's the full text of the open letter from the Creative Community for Peace: "The nightmare that Israelis have feared for decades became a reality as Hamas terrorists infiltrated Israeli cities and towns. Under the cover of thousands of rockets fired indiscriminately into civilian populations, Hamas murdered and kidnapped innocent men, women, and children. They kidnapped and murdered infants and the elderly. They raped women and mutilated their bodies. They paraded their bodies through the streets and on social media, and cowardly attacked the Supernova Music Festival – bringing death and destruction to an event celebrating friendship and love. This is terrorism. This is evil. There is no justification or rationalization for Hamas’ actions. These are barbaric acts of terrorism that must be called out by everyone. They are a terrorist organization whose leaders call for the murder of Jews everywhere. CCFP calls on our friends and colleagues in the entertainment industry to speak out forcefully against Hamas and do whatever is in their power to urge the terrorist organization to return the innocent hostages to their families. As Israel takes the necessary steps to defend its citizens in the coming days and weeks, social media will be overrun by an orchestrated misinformation campaign spearheaded by Iran. We urge everyone to remember the horrific images that came out of Israel and to not amplify or fall for their propaganda. Our thoughts are with all those experiencing unfathomable levels of fear and violence, and we hope for the day when Israelis and Palestinians can live side by side in peace." WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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The increasing death toll of Israelis reached 1,300 since the start of the Israel-Hamas war, as per the Hebrew media reports. However, the fate of around 150 people abducted by the Hamas terror group during its sudden attack and taken to the Gaza Strip remained unclear. Around 3,300 people suffered injuries, out of which 28 were in critical condition and 350 others were in serious condition.

Meanwhile the Hamas-run health ministry stated that 1,203 Palestinians have been killed so far and around 5,769 were wounded in the airstrikes carried out by Israel in the Gaza Strip.

The Israel Defence Forces stated that around 1,500 Palestinian terrorists were killed in Israeli territory. &nbsp;&nbsp;

IDF spokesman Rear Adm Daniel Hagari stated that so far the military has been able to notify the families of 81 hostages, who have been taken by Hamas in the Gaza Strip, The Times of Israel reported.&nbsp;

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“We are aware of the uncertainty but there is a tension between reliability and speed and understanding what is happening on the ground, it must be accurate,” he said, in a call with the reporters.

Islamic Jihad and Hamas have claimed that they have been holding 130 hostages, as some reports estimate that around 200 were held in the Gaza Strip.

<h2>No electricity or water will be supplied to Gaza till hostages released: Minister</h2>

Energy Minister Israel Katz said Israel&nbsp;will not be supplying any water or electricity to Gaza until the people abducted by Hamas during its attack come back to their homes.

“Humanitarian aid to Gaza? No electrical switch will be turned on, no water pump will be opened and no fuel truck will enter until the Israeli abductees are returned home,” he stated on X, formerly known as Twitter.

“Humanitarianism for humanitarianism. And no one can preach morality to us,” he wrote.&nbsp;

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Meanwhile, all the proposal for establishing corridors outside Gaza for Palestinians who were fleeting the retaliatory bombardment of Israel in the embattled land was rejected by the Egyptian government, said a senior Egyptian official.

The government official made the statement in response to White House National Security spokesperson John Kirby who had stated that the Biden government is holding active conversations to organise safe passage for civilians out of Gaza.&nbsp;

Egypt has been holding intensive talks with the United States and Israel to allow the delivery of fuel and aid through its Rafah crossing point.

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The increasing death toll of Israelis reached 1,300 since the start of the Israel-Hamas war, as per the Hebrew media reports. However, the fate of around 150 people abducted by the Hamas terror group during its sudden attack and taken to the Gaza Strip remained unclear.

The increasing death toll of Israelis reached 1,300 since the start of the Israel-Hamas war, as per the Hebrew media reports. However, the fate of around 150 people abducted by the Hamas terror group during its sudden attack and taken to the Gaza Strip remained unclear. Around 3,300 people suffered injuries, out of which 28 were in critical condition and 350 others were in serious condition. Meanwhile the Hamas-run health ministry stated that 1,203 Palestinians have been killed so far and around 5,769 were wounded in the airstrikes carried out by Israel in the Gaza Strip. The Israel Defence Forces stated that around 1,500 Palestinian terrorists were killed in Israeli territory. IDF spokesman Rear Adm Daniel Hagari stated that so far the military has been able to notify the families of 81 hostages, who have been taken by Hamas in the Gaza Strip, The Times of Israel reported. ALSO READ | 'I wish that it wasn't true,' War correspondent stands by report of beheadings of Israeli babies “We are aware of the uncertainty but there is a tension between reliability and speed and understanding what is happening on the ground, it must be accurate,” he said, in a call with the reporters. Islamic Jihad and Hamas have claimed that they have been holding 130 hostages, as some reports estimate that around 200 were held in the Gaza Strip. No electricity or water will be supplied to Gaza till hostages released: Minister Energy Minister Israel Katz said Israel will not be supplying any water or electricity to Gaza until the people abducted by Hamas during its attack come back to their homes. “Humanitarian aid to Gaza? No electrical switch will be turned on, no water pump will be opened and no fuel truck will enter until the Israeli abductees are returned home,” he stated on X, formerly known as Twitter. “Humanitarianism for humanitarianism. And no one can preach morality to us,” he wrote. WATCH | Israel-Palestine War | Israel's forces fight Lebanon's push to infiltrate border Meanwhile, all the proposal for establishing corridors outside Gaza for Palestinians who were fleeting the retaliatory bombardment of Israel in the embattled land was rejected by the Egyptian government, said a senior Egyptian official. The government official made the statement in response to White House National Security spokesperson John Kirby who had stated that the Biden government is holding active conversations to organise safe passage for civilians out of Gaza. Egypt has been holding intensive talks with the United States and Israel to allow the delivery of fuel and aid through its Rafah crossing point. 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) 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

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A video has been released by Hamas’s Qassam Brigades in which a female hostage and two children were shown getting released by the terror outfit.&nbsp;

The video footage which aired on Al Jazeera on Wednesday night (Oct 12) was captured from a distance and showed the unidentified woman and the children from behind.

The armed wing of Hamas, the Ezzedine al-Qassem Brigades, in a statement said that the woman was an Israeli national.

“An Israeli settler and her two children were released after they were detained during the clashes,” read the statement, as per a report published by the AFP news agency.

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<h2>Israel terms the video footage as “theatrics”</h2>

The men, who appeared to be Hamas fighters, were seen walking away after leaving the captive in an open area near a fence, which most probably was the frontier between Israel and Gaza. It remained unclear when the video was shot. The video was dismissed by Israel as “theatrics”.

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“After the whole world saw its ugly and true face as a barbaric organisation that executed hundreds of innocent children and women in a terrorist attack and a hideous massacre, Hamas is trying to change the truth through the theatrics of publishing a propaganda video through its media mouthpieces,” said Avichay Adraee, the Israeli military spokesman for the Arab media, in Arabic on X.

“The truth is clear and obvious, and its features will become more clear in the coming days. Hamas is worse than ISIS, and we will continue to strike it hard without stopping,” he stated while speaking about the ISIL (ISIS) terrorist group.

<h2>Israeli media rejects claim of Hamas</h2>

The claim of Hamas was rejected by Israeli television channels as they claimed that Hamas fighters never took the woman and two children to the Gaza Strip after they launched the deadly assault.

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The woman was identified by the channels as Avital Aladjem, a resident of kibbutz Holit, who had said in a series of interviews that she, along with two children of her neighbour, was taken by force by Hamas militants to a border area between Israel and the Gaza Strip.

She then stated that Hamas later released her along with the children.

Around 150 people were taken captive by Hamas on Saturday after its unprecedented assault on Israel, which led to an immediate declaration of war on Gaza.

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A video has been released by Hamas’s Qassam Brigades in which a female hostage and two children were shown getting released by the terror outfit. The video footage which aired on Al Jazeera on Wednesday night (Oct 12) was captured from a distance and showed the unidentified woman and the children from behind.

A video has been released by Hamas’s Qassam Brigades in which a female hostage and two children were shown getting released by the terror outfit. The video footage which aired on Al Jazeera on Wednesday night (Oct 12) was captured from a distance and showed the unidentified woman and the children from behind. The armed wing of Hamas, the Ezzedine al-Qassem Brigades, in a statement said that the woman was an Israeli national. “An Israeli settler and her two children were released after they were detained during the clashes,” read the statement, as per a report published by the AFP news agency. Hamas freed a woman and two children from among captured Israeli settlers. #IsraelPalestineConflict #Israel_under_attack pic.twitter.com/xg07HasyPW — Titan_Protection (@Titan_TAT) October 11, 2023 × Israel terms the video footage as “theatrics” The men, who appeared to be Hamas fighters, were seen walking away after leaving the captive in an open area near a fence, which most probably was the frontier between Israel and Gaza. It remained unclear when the video was shot. The video was dismissed by Israel as “theatrics”. ALSO READ | ‘Uninstall TikTok, Instagram now,’ Jewish parents urged to protect their kids from disturbing content online “After the whole world saw its ugly and true face as a barbaric organisation that executed hundreds of innocent children and women in a terrorist attack and a hideous massacre, Hamas is trying to change the truth through the theatrics of publishing a propaganda video through its media mouthpieces,” said Avichay Adraee, the Israeli military spokesman for the Arab media, in Arabic on X. “The truth is clear and obvious, and its features will become more clear in the coming days. Hamas is worse than ISIS, and we will continue to strike it hard without stopping,” he stated while speaking about the ISIL (ISIS) terrorist group. Israeli media rejects claim of Hamas The claim of Hamas was rejected by Israeli television channels as they claimed that Hamas fighters never took the woman and two children to the Gaza Strip after they launched the deadly assault. WATCH | Israel-Palestine war: Israel's Unity govt to have a war cabinet; former PM Lapid has option to join The woman was identified by the channels as Avital Aladjem, a resident of kibbutz Holit, who had said in a series of interviews that she, along with two children of her neighbour, was taken by force by Hamas militants to a border area between Israel and the Gaza Strip. She then stated that Hamas later released her along with the children. Around 150 people were taken captive by Hamas on Saturday after its unprecedented assault on Israel, which led to an immediate declaration of war on Gaza. 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) 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

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As deaths soar in Gaza from Israeli strikes, Egypt offers aid, but no exit. Further war risks new front with Iran proxy groups.

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The US and Qatar have reached an agreement that the Qataris will not act on any request from Tehran to access the $6 billion in Iranian funds and this was informed by US officials on Thursday.

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Israel has vowed to crush Hamas after gunmen from the Palestinian Islamist group stormed across the border and killed at least 1200 people. The unprecedented assault marked the deadliest attack on the country since it was founded 75 years ago. here's how the Israeli military is executing the retaliation.

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Israeli military on Friday (Oct 13) asked more than one million Palestinian civilians living in Gaza City to relocate south in the next 24 hours, as it gathered tanks near the Gaza Strip before an expected ground invasion.

Israel has taken the vow to wipe out the Hamas militant group which carried out the deadly attacks on Tel Aviv on Saturday (Oct 7). However, if Israel carries out a ground invasion of Gaza, it can pose a serious risk to the numerous hostages who were kidnapped by the Hamas in the attack.&nbsp;

"Now is a time for war," stated Israel's Defence Minister Yoav Gallant on Thursday (Oct 12) as the Gaza Strip continued to be pounded by Israeli warplanes, days after Hamas carried out its deadliest attack in the history of the Jewish state.&nbsp;

The Israeli military stated that in the coming days, they will "significantly" operate in Gaza City and the civilians will be able to return back to their homes only after another announcement is made.

<h2>UN warns of 'devastating humanitarian consequences'</h2>

The United Nations said it was impossible for such a displacement to take place "without devastating humanitarian consequences."

"The United Nations strongly appeals for any such order, if confirmed, to be rescinded avoiding what could transform what is already a tragedy into a calamitous situation," said spokesman Stephane Dujarric, in a statement.

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Israel's ambassador to the UN Gilad Erdan described as "shameful" the response of the UN to the early warning issued by Israel to the residents of Gaza.

A Hamas official stated that the warning related to Gaza City was "fake propaganda" and appealed to citizens not to fall for it.

“The occupation [a term Hamas uses for Israel] is attempting to spread and circulate false propaganda through various means, aiming to create confusion among citizens and undermine the stability of our internal front,” said Hamas, in&nbsp;the statement.

<h2>Gaza under siege, delivery of basic necessities, electricity halted&nbsp;</h2>

After the sudden and brutal attack by Hamas, 2.3 million Gazans were placed by Israel under complete seige.

Earlier, Israel's Defence Minister Yoav Gallant had said in a video message,&nbsp; "We are putting a complete siege on Gaza... No electricity, no food, no water, no gas -- it's all closed."

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Now in the latest steps, Israel stopped deliveries of electricity and basic necessities to 2.3 million people of Gaza and prevented entry of any supplies from Egypt.&nbsp;

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) stated that the fuel powering emergency generators are likely to run out in hours in the hospitals in Gaza. The UN World Food Programme (WFP) added that food and fresh water have been running dangerously low.

"The human misery caused by this escalation is abhorrent, and I implore the sides to reduce the suffering of civilians," stated ICRC regional director Fabrizio Carboni.&nbsp;

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Israeli military on Friday (Oct 13) asked more than one million Palestinian civilians living in Gaza City to relocate south in the next 24 hours, as it gathered tanks near the Gaza Strip before an expected ground invasion.

Israeli military on Friday (Oct 13) asked more than one million Palestinian civilians living in Gaza City to relocate south in the next 24 hours, as it gathered tanks near the Gaza Strip before an expected ground invasion. Israel has taken the vow to wipe out the Hamas militant group which carried out the deadly attacks on Tel Aviv on Saturday (Oct 7). However, if Israel carries out a ground invasion of Gaza, it can pose a serious risk to the numerous hostages who were kidnapped by the Hamas in the attack. "Now is a time for war," stated Israel's Defence Minister Yoav Gallant on Thursday (Oct 12) as the Gaza Strip continued to be pounded by Israeli warplanes, days after Hamas carried out its deadliest attack in the history of the Jewish state. The Israeli military stated that in the coming days, they will "significantly" operate in Gaza City and the civilians will be able to return back to their homes only after another announcement is made. UN warns of 'devastating humanitarian consequences' The United Nations said it was impossible for such a displacement to take place "without devastating humanitarian consequences." "The United Nations strongly appeals for any such order, if confirmed, to be rescinded avoiding what could transform what is already a tragedy into a calamitous situation," said spokesman Stephane Dujarric, in a statement. Also read: What are white phosphorus bombs that Israel reportedly used in Gaza? Is it illegal? Israel's ambassador to the UN Gilad Erdan described as "shameful" the response of the UN to the early warning issued by Israel to the residents of Gaza. A Hamas official stated that the warning related to Gaza City was "fake propaganda" and appealed to citizens not to fall for it. “The occupation [a term Hamas uses for Israel] is attempting to spread and circulate false propaganda through various means, aiming to create confusion among citizens and undermine the stability of our internal front,” said Hamas, in the statement. Gaza under siege, delivery of basic necessities, electricity halted After the sudden and brutal attack by Hamas, 2.3 million Gazans were placed by Israel under complete seige. Earlier, Israel's Defence Minister Yoav Gallant had said in a video message, "We are putting a complete siege on Gaza... No electricity, no food, no water, no gas -- it's all closed." WATCH | Israel-Palestine war | Are the tunnels keeping Israel from launching ground attack? Now in the latest steps, Israel stopped deliveries of electricity and basic necessities to 2.3 million people of Gaza and prevented entry of any supplies from Egypt. The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) stated that the fuel powering emergency generators are likely to run out in hours in the hospitals in Gaza. The UN World Food Programme (WFP) added that food and fresh water have been running dangerously low. "The human misery caused by this escalation is abhorrent, and I implore the sides to reduce the suffering of civilians," stated ICRC regional director Fabrizio Carboni. 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) 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

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It is the fifth 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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As the conflict between Israel and the Hamas militant group rages on and the death still continues to rise in Israel more than 1,200 lives have been lost most of them being civilians. Over 3,000 have been injured a multifrontal war is now threatening the West Asian Nations. The war atrocities are not just confined to large cities but have also reached smaller Israeli communities.

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Pope Francis is calling for Hamas to release all hostages they took from Israel this is the strongest comment the head of the Vatican church has made since a full-scale war erupted in the region 5 days ago. He also said that Israel's Siege on Gaza is concerning.

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