The UN special reporter on the Palestinian territories Francesca Albanese has described Israel's decision to allow a 4-Hour humanitarian pause daily. As a very cynical and cruel move condemning this move she has said that Palestinians are being forcibly transferred out of the Gaza strip.

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The war in Gaza continues and Israel insists it is pursuing the Hamas militant group the world is asking what will happen once this fight is over and Hamas is eliminated who will be next to take charge and govern the area?

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<p>The number of civilian deaths per Israeli airstrike in Gaza in 2023 is four times higher than previous Israeli bombings under various operations in the besieged city, a study has said. In its recent analysis, Action on Armed Violence (AOAV) has revealed a stark increase in civilian casualties resulting from military airstrikes during "Operation Swords of Iron" in Gaza in October 2023.</p>

<p>The study indicated a significant surge in civilian deaths, with an average of 10.1 fatalities per strike.</p>

<p>Elaborating on it, the study suggested that this figure is four times higher than the casualty rates observed in previous Israeli airstrikes in Gaza, particularly during Operation Protective Edge, where the average was 2.5 civilian fatalities per casualty-causing strike.</p>

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<p>The current operation's toll even surpassed the global average (average death rate in other conflict zones) of 7.4 and raises concerns about potential violations of international humanitarian law.</p>

<p>The data also pointed to more intense "Israeli military tactics or targeting policies in 2023." The report called for the urgent need for international intervention to protect civilian lives amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war.</p>

<h2><strong>Basis of AOAV findings&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>AOAV based its findings on English-language media reports. "It is solely an analysis of airstrikes where casualties (killed or injured) were reported and recorded (non-injurious air strikes are not captured). The nature of conflict means that as the scale of conflict grows, less injurious strikes may not go reported by English language media, meaning only the most catastrophic events get captured," the study said.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The data&nbsp;gave statistics from previous Gaza operations such as "Operation Pillar of Defence", "Operation Protective Edge", "Operation Wall Guardian".&nbsp;Along with it, the report also examined the average death rate in other conflict zones such as Mosul, Aleppo and Raqqa.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"The data is not intended to capture all harm and is not indicative of total numbers killed or injured. All air strikes recorded within the time frame are listed, but some air strikes only harmed armed actors. These are not included in the civilian harm analysis. In Mosul, Aleppo and Raqqa, we took the most injurious month to civilians from airstrikes to compare to what was happening in Gaza in October 2023," the study added.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>During "Operation Swords of Iron" in October 2023, AOAV recorded 299 total airstrikes, with 276 causing civilian harm. The civilian casualties amounted to 4,104 (2,798 killed, 1,306 injured), resulting in an average of 10.1 deaths per civilian casualty-causing airstrike.</p>

<p>The study also underscored the substantial human cost, with the average number of civilians killed per casualty-causing airstrike being the highest in recent Gaza operations.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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The number of civilian deaths per Israeli airstrike in Gaza in 2023 is four times higher than previous Israeli bombings under various operations in the besieged city, a study has said.

The number of civilian deaths per Israeli airstrike in Gaza in 2023 is four times higher than previous Israeli bombings under various operations in the besieged city, a study has said. In its recent analysis, Action on Armed Violence (AOAV) has revealed a stark increase in civilian casualties resulting from military airstrikes during "Operation Swords of Iron" in Gaza in October 2023. The study indicated a significant surge in civilian deaths, with an average of 10.1 fatalities per strike. Elaborating on it, the study suggested that this figure is four times higher than the casualty rates observed in previous Israeli airstrikes in Gaza, particularly during Operation Protective Edge, where the average was 2.5 civilian fatalities per casualty-causing strike. Also Read | Hamas used a school in Gaza as its military base, claims IDF The current operation's toll even surpassed the global average (average death rate in other conflict zones) of 7.4 and raises concerns about potential violations of international humanitarian law. The data also pointed to more intense "Israeli military tactics or targeting policies in 2023." The report called for the urgent need for international intervention to protect civilian lives amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war. Basis of AOAV findings AOAV based its findings on English-language media reports. "It is solely an analysis of airstrikes where casualties (killed or injured) were reported and recorded (non-injurious air strikes are not captured). The nature of conflict means that as the scale of conflict grows, less injurious strikes may not go reported by English language media, meaning only the most catastrophic events get captured," the study said. Also Read | Israel revises estimate of October 7 Hamas attack death toll from 1400 to ‘around 1200’ The data gave statistics from previous Gaza operations such as "Operation Pillar of Defence", "Operation Protective Edge", "Operation Wall Guardian". Along with it, the report also examined the average death rate in other conflict zones such as Mosul, Aleppo and Raqqa. "The data is not intended to capture all harm and is not indicative of total numbers killed or injured. All air strikes recorded within the time frame are listed, but some air strikes only harmed armed actors. These are not included in the civilian harm analysis. In Mosul, Aleppo and Raqqa, we took the most injurious month to civilians from airstrikes to compare to what was happening in Gaza in October 2023," the study added. Watch | Gaza in spotlight as Saudi Arabia hosts ‘extraordinary joint Islamic-Arab summit’ × During "Operation Swords of Iron" in October 2023, AOAV recorded 299 total airstrikes, with 276 causing civilian harm. The civilian casualties amounted to 4,104 (2,798 killed, 1,306 injured), resulting in an average of 10.1 deaths per civilian casualty-causing airstrike. The study also underscored the substantial human cost, with the average number of civilians killed per casualty-causing airstrike being the highest in recent Gaza operations. (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.

Gaza civilian deaths per airstrike 4 times higher than previous Israeli bombings: Study

Here we bring you a quick round-up of all the latest news and top headlines from all across the globe: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited the Marom Brigade of the Israel Defense Forces at the Adam Base and met with soldiers from various units on Thursday. He said the Israeli troops were on the outskirts of Gaza City and "nothing will stop us".

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Israel has unveiled its plan for Gaza. It has agreed for 4-hour daily humanitarian breaks during the fighting. These breaks are aimed at letting civilians flee the war zone. Molly Gambhir brings you a report.

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An explosion was heard in close proximity to Gaza's Al Shifa hospital in the early hours of Friday (November 10). People gathered outside the hospital entrance in Gaza City could be heard shouting and were seen fleeing from the site.

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<p>Indicating a possible attack by Houthi rebels in Yemen, the Israeli military said on Thursday (November 9) that the country's latest hypersonic ballistic missile interceptor Arrow-3 destroyed a 'target' for the first time. The army said that the 'target' was headed towards Israel from the Red Sea.</p>

<p>The landmark announcement about the Arrow 3&nbsp;interceptor came sometime after Iran-backed Houthi rebels said that "a barrage of ballistic missiles" had been fired at Israel.</p>

<p>Israeli Defence Ministry and Israel Defence Forces said in a statement that Israel "successfully launched an Arrow 3 interceptor operationally for the first time this evening."&nbsp;</p>

<p>"The interceptor effectively intercepted a target launched towards Israel in the Red Sea region."</p>

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<p>The statement mentioned that it was the "first operational interception" by the Arrow 3 interceptor. Israel has developed Arrow 3 jointly with the United States.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"This achievement follows the recent success of the first operational interception carried out by the Arrow 2 system last week," the statement added.</p>

<p>The development of Arrow 3 and previous generation missiles in the Arrow family was undertaken because of a perceived threat from Iran.</p>

<p>Hypersonic Arrow 3 moves faster and at a higher altitude than the older Arrow 2.</p>

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<p>On October 31, Israel said that the Arrow system intercepted a missile that was headed towards Israel. It was a 'surface-to-surface' missile.</p>

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<p>At that time, the Houthi rebels had said that ballistic missiles and drones were fired towards Israel. The rebels have said that they would "continue to carry out qualitative strikes with missiles and drones" with an aim to make Israel stop its bombing in Gaza.</p>

<p>Hamas fighters crossed into Israel from the Gaza Strip on October 7 and launched an attack that killed 1,400 people, as per Israeli estimates. The fighters took more than 200 hostages. Israel has responded with overwhelming military action that has seen it mount air raids and deploy troops and tanks for ground assault. According to the Hamas-run health ministry in Gaza, the death toll has crossed 11,000. There are no signs that the war will cease.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Indicating a possible attack by Houthi rebels in Yemen, the Israeli military said on Thursday (November 9) that the country's latest hypersonic ballistic missile interceptor Arrow-3 destroyed a 'target' for the first time.

Indicating a possible attack by Houthi rebels in Yemen, the Israeli military said on Thursday (November 9) that the country's latest hypersonic ballistic missile interceptor Arrow-3 destroyed a 'target' for the first time. The army said that the 'target' was headed towards Israel from the Red Sea. The landmark announcement about the Arrow 3 interceptor came sometime after Iran-backed Houthi rebels said that "a barrage of ballistic missiles" had been fired at Israel. Israeli Defence Ministry and Israel Defence Forces said in a statement that Israel "successfully launched an Arrow 3 interceptor operationally for the first time this evening." "The interceptor effectively intercepted a target launched towards Israel in the Red Sea region." Watch | Qatar negotiating release of 10-15 hostages × The statement mentioned that it was the "first operational interception" by the Arrow 3 interceptor. Israel has developed Arrow 3 jointly with the United States. "This achievement follows the recent success of the first operational interception carried out by the Arrow 2 system last week," the statement added. The development of Arrow 3 and previous generation missiles in the Arrow family was undertaken because of a perceived threat from Iran. Hypersonic Arrow 3 moves faster and at a higher altitude than the older Arrow 2. Also Read | West Bank’s Jenin witnesses deadliest Israeli army raid; Israel confirms accelerating exodus of northern Gaza On October 31, Israel said that the Arrow system intercepted a missile that was headed towards Israel. It was a 'surface-to-surface' missile. Also Read | Israel-Hamas war: Mossad statement on Hezbollah angers Brazil At that time, the Houthi rebels had said that ballistic missiles and drones were fired towards Israel. The rebels have said that they would "continue to carry out qualitative strikes with missiles and drones" with an aim to make Israel stop its bombing in Gaza. Hamas fighters crossed into Israel from the Gaza Strip on October 7 and launched an attack that killed 1,400 people, as per Israeli estimates. The fighters took more than 200 hostages. Israel has responded with overwhelming military action that has seen it mount air raids and deploy troops and tanks for ground assault. According to the Hamas-run health ministry in Gaza, the death toll has crossed 11,000. There are no signs that the war will cease. (With inputs from agencies)

Israel says its latest missile destroyer has hit first target

<p>Israel has reportedly launched attacks targeting hospitals in Gaza. The nation&nbsp;launched air strikes on or near at least three hospitals on Friday, said a spokesperson for the Gaza Health Ministry.</p>

<p>These attacks are further stressing the Palestinian enclave's already struggling health system.</p>

<h2><strong>Simultaneous strikes&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>"The Israeli occupation launched simultaneous strikes on a number of hospitals during the past hours," said Ashraf Al-Qidra, spokesperson for the Gaza Ministry of Health, while talking to Al Jazeera.</p>

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<p>Al Shifa, the hospital Israel had alleged was being used by Hamas to hide its command centres and tunnels, is one of the hospitals being attacked, reports Reuters. Hamas militants have denied Israel's allegations.</p>

<p>The spokesperson for the Hamas-led Ministry of Health also claimed that Israel targeted Gaza City's medical complex's courtyard and that casualties have been reported. However, he did not provide any further details.</p>

<p>Qidra also said that the Al-Rantisi Paediatric Hospital and Al-Nasr Children's Hospital "have been witnessing a series of direct attacks and bombardments" on Friday.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He stated that the Israeli strikes on Al-Rantisi's hospital grounds had set vehicles on fire, which were partly extinguished later.</p>

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<p>Palestinian media as per Reuters has published video footage, purportedly of Al Shifa, on Friday. The footage, which is being widely shared on X,&nbsp;shows the aftermath of an Israeli attack on a parking lot, where journalists and Displaced Palestinians were taking shelter.</p>

<p>It shows people yelling and screaming in panic as an explosion is heard in the background. A man can also be seen with his leg bent at an unnatural angle, lying next to a pool of blood.</p>

<p><em><strong>Trigger warning: Some readers may find the details of this report disturbing. Discretion is advised</strong></em></p>

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<h2><strong>Human rights organisations concerned</strong></h2>

<p>Human Rights Watch, taking to social media platform X, expressed its concern and said: "With ongoing strikes and fighting nearby (Al Shifa), we are gravely concerned about the well-being of thousands of civilians there, many children among them, seeking medical care and shelter."</p>

<p>The ongoing Israel-Hamas war began with the militant group launching an attack on October 7. The conflict, which has already stretched beyond a month, has to date resulted in the loss of more than 12,000 lives — 1,400 in Israel, and at least 10,812 (with about 40 per cent of them children) in Gaza, as per the latest numbers shared by concerned official departments.</p>

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Israel has reportedly launched attacks targeting hospitals in Gaza. The nation launched air strikes on or near at least three hospitals on Friday, said a spokesperson for the Gaza Health Ministry.

Israel has reportedly launched attacks targeting hospitals in Gaza. The nation launched air strikes on or near at least three hospitals on Friday, said a spokesperson for the Gaza Health Ministry. These attacks are further stressing the Palestinian enclave's already struggling health system. Simultaneous strikes "The Israeli occupation launched simultaneous strikes on a number of hospitals during the past hours," said Ashraf Al-Qidra, spokesperson for the Gaza Ministry of Health, while talking to Al Jazeera. Also read | We are not seeking to govern Gaza, Netanyahu tells media Al Shifa, the hospital Israel had alleged was being used by Hamas to hide its command centres and tunnels, is one of the hospitals being attacked, reports Reuters. Hamas militants have denied Israel's allegations. The spokesperson for the Hamas-led Ministry of Health also claimed that Israel targeted Gaza City's medical complex's courtyard and that casualties have been reported. However, he did not provide any further details. Qidra also said that the Al-Rantisi Paediatric Hospital and Al-Nasr Children's Hospital "have been witnessing a series of direct attacks and bombardments" on Friday. He stated that the Israeli strikes on Al-Rantisi's hospital grounds had set vehicles on fire, which were partly extinguished later. Also read | Israel-Hamas war: Mossad statement on Hezbollah angers Brazil Palestinian media as per Reuters has published video footage, purportedly of Al Shifa, on Friday. The footage, which is being widely shared on X, shows the aftermath of an Israeli attack on a parking lot, where journalists and Displaced Palestinians were taking shelter. It shows people yelling and screaming in panic as an explosion is heard in the background. A man can also be seen with his leg bent at an unnatural angle, lying next to a pool of blood. Trigger warning: Some readers may find the details of this report disturbing. Discretion is advised Hospital Al Shifa, Gaza diserang menggunakan misil American R9X Hellfire. Misil jenis ini tak hasilkan ledakan macam bom biasa tapi akan lepaskan beberapa bilah tajam macam mata pisau pada kelajuan tinggi. Dalam video nampak ada kaki mangsa terpotong. pic.twitter.com/60bIwiOTdd — Ikhwan (@JatIkhwan) November 10, 2023 × 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. Human rights organisations concerned Human Rights Watch, taking to social media platform X, expressed its concern and said: "With ongoing strikes and fighting nearby (Al Shifa), we are gravely concerned about the well-being of thousands of civilians there, many children among them, seeking medical care and shelter." The ongoing Israel-Hamas war began with the militant group launching an attack on October 7. The conflict, which has already stretched beyond a month, has to date resulted in the loss of more than 12,000 lives — 1,400 in Israel, and at least 10,812 (with about 40 per cent of them children) in Gaza, as per the latest numbers shared by concerned official departments. (With inputs from agencies)

Video: Israel targeting hospitals in Gaza, say Palestinian officials

<p>Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Thursday (Nov&nbsp;9) that Israel is not looking to occupy and govern&nbsp;Gaza. However, he added that a 'credible force' was necessary to respond to militant threats emanating from Gaza.</p>

<p>Netanyahu's fresh comments come just days after his previous one when he said that Israel would assume responsibility for security in Gaza for an 'indefinite period'. These comments had attracted US displeasure. The US is the biggest backer of Israel globally.</p>

<p>"We don't seek to conquer Gaza, we don't seek to occupy Gaza, and we don't seek to govern Gaza," Netanyahu told US media outlet Fox News.</p>

<p>He added that a civilian government needs to look after affairs in Gaza and Israel would make sure that an attack like the one that took place on October 7 doesn't happen again. For this, he said a 'credible force' will have to be maintained.</p>

<p>"So, we have to have a credible force that, if necessary, will enter Gaza and kill the killers. Because that's what will prevent the reemergence of a Hamas-like entity," Netanyahu said.</p>

<p><strong>Watch | Qatar negotiating release of 10-15 hostages</strong></p>

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<p>Hamas fighters crossed from the Gaza Strip and launched an attack on Israel which saw the deaths of 1,400 people, by Israeli estimates. Hamas fighters also took more than 200 hostages. Israel has after that, responded with overwhelming military force with air raids and deployment of tank and troops for ground attacks. According to the Hamas-run health ministry, the civilian death toll in the Gaza Strip has crossed the 11,000 mark.</p>

<p>Constant Israeli bombardment and blockade have meant that there is a severe shortage of food, fuel, medicines and other essentials needed by the civilians in Gaza.</p>

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<p>US officials have said that the Palestinian Authority (PA) should rule Gaza again. The PA has limited self-rule in the Israeli-occupied West Bank. Hamas took control of the Gaza Strip from PA in 2007.</p>

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<p>Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas has said that the PA's return to Gaza should also be accompanied by a political solution, ending Isarel's control of regions it captured during the 1967 Middle East war.</p>

<p>During his conversation with Fox News, Netanyahu said that after the war, it needed to be ensured that Gaza is "demilitarised, deradicalised and rebuilt".</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Thursday (Nov 9) that Israel is not looking to occupy and govern Gaza. However, he added that a 'credible force' was necessary to respond to militant threats emanating from Gaza.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Thursday (Nov 9) that Israel is not looking to occupy and govern Gaza. However, he added that a 'credible force' was necessary to respond to militant threats emanating from Gaza. Netanyahu's fresh comments come just days after his previous one when he said that Israel would assume responsibility for security in Gaza for an 'indefinite period'. These comments had attracted US displeasure. The US is the biggest backer of Israel globally. "We don't seek to conquer Gaza, we don't seek to occupy Gaza, and we don't seek to govern Gaza," Netanyahu told US media outlet Fox News. He added that a civilian government needs to look after affairs in Gaza and Israel would make sure that an attack like the one that took place on October 7 doesn't happen again. For this, he said a 'credible force' will have to be maintained. "So, we have to have a credible force that, if necessary, will enter Gaza and kill the killers. Because that's what will prevent the reemergence of a Hamas-like entity," Netanyahu said. Watch | Qatar negotiating release of 10-15 hostages × Hamas fighters crossed from the Gaza Strip and launched an attack on Israel which saw the deaths of 1,400 people, by Israeli estimates. Hamas fighters also took more than 200 hostages. Israel has after that, responded with overwhelming military force with air raids and deployment of tank and troops for ground attacks. According to the Hamas-run health ministry, the civilian death toll in the Gaza Strip has crossed the 11,000 mark. Constant Israeli bombardment and blockade have meant that there is a severe shortage of food, fuel, medicines and other essentials needed by the civilians in Gaza. Also Read | Israel-Hamas war: Mossad statement on Hezbollah angers Brazil US officials have said that the Palestinian Authority (PA) should rule Gaza again. The PA has limited self-rule in the Israeli-occupied West Bank. Hamas took control of the Gaza Strip from PA in 2007. Also Read | West Bank’s Jenin witnesses deadliest Israeli army raid; Israel confirms accelerating exodus of northern Gaza Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas has said that the PA's return to Gaza should also be accompanied by a political solution, ending Isarel's control of regions it captured during the 1967 Middle East war. During his conversation with Fox News, Netanyahu said that after the war, it needed to be ensured that Gaza is "demilitarised, deradicalised and rebuilt". (With inputs from agencies)

We are not seeking to govern Gaza, Netanyahu tells media

<p>Israeli forces, on Thursday (Nov 9) killed at least 18 Palestinians across the occupied West Bank, said the Hamas-run health ministry, while the raid in the city of Jenin was the deadliest one since 2005.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Meanwhile, tens of thousands of Palestinians fled from northern Gaza on Wednesday (Nov 8), said the Israeli military after it claimed to have opened an evacuation corridor to allow civilians in northern Gaza to move south for the fifth&nbsp;consecutive day.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>What happened in West Bank?</strong></h2>

<p>At least 14 of the 18 deaths reported, following the clashes with the&nbsp;Israeli military,&nbsp;by the Palestinian health ministry took place in the occupied West Bank city of Jenin. A report by AFP citing records from the United Nations said that this marked the highest West Bank death toll from a single Israeli raid since 2005.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Meanwhile, the Israeli army said its soldiers and personnel from other security agencies killed “several terrorists” with a drone strike and others in gunfights. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) also said that they seized weapons and destroyed a “tunnel shaft containing ready-to-use explosive devices.”&nbsp;</p>

<p>AFP journalists saw black smoke rising over Jenin which is said to be a militant stronghold in the northern West Bank. The Palestinian Red Crescent Society (PRCS) which also operates in the West Bank said one of its paramedics was shot in the back when an “ambulance was targeted” during the raid.</p>

<p>Separately, four Palestinians were also killed by Israeli forces, claimed the Palestinian health ministry saying that the incidents took place in Balata refugee camp near Nablus, Al-Amari refugee camp near Ramallah and Beit Fajar and Dura in the southern West Bank.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The Israeli army also said that the raid on Jenin&nbsp;on Thursday led to the arrests of 20 people, including two members of the Islamic Jihad militant group.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Tens of thousands of people flee northern Gaza</strong></h2>

<p>Israeli forces which have completely encircled Gaza City in recent days said they have been allowing civilians safe passage along the main route south for three or four hours each day with a growing number of people wanting to leave the besieged Palestinian territory.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Israeli military said 50,000 people had fled the north on Wednesday (Nov 8), up from 15,000 on Tuesday. The IDF, on Thursday (Nov 9) also claimed that their troops have secured a key Hamas stronghold, known as Outpost 17, in northern Gaza’s Jabaliya following a 10-hour battle.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“The fighters completed the takeover of the outpost after 10 hours of fighting, during which they eliminated terrorists, seized many weapons, uncovered terrorist tunnel shafts, including a shaft located near a kindergarten and leading to an extensive underground route,” said the Israeli army&nbsp;in a post on X.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ |<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israel-hamas-war-palestinian-group-says-ready-to-release-two-hostages-from-gaza-657048">&nbsp;Israel-Hamas war: Palestinian militant group says ready to release two hostages from Gaza</a></strong></p>

<p>Meanwhile, thousands of Palestinians sought refuge at Al Shifa hospital inside Gaza City despite Israel’s orders to evacuate the area, while those sheltering in tents on hospital grounds say they have nowhere to go, reported Reuters.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Israeli forces, on Thursday (Nov 9) killed at least 18 Palestinians across the occupied West Bank, said the Hamas-run health ministry, while the raid in the city of Jenin was the deadliest one since 2005.

Israeli forces, on Thursday (Nov 9) killed at least 18 Palestinians across the occupied West Bank, said the Hamas-run health ministry, while the raid in the city of Jenin was the deadliest one since 2005. Meanwhile, tens of thousands of Palestinians fled from northern Gaza on Wednesday (Nov 8), said the Israeli military after it claimed to have opened an evacuation corridor to allow civilians in northern Gaza to move south for the fifth consecutive day. What happened in West Bank? At least 14 of the 18 deaths reported, following the clashes with the Israeli military, by the Palestinian health ministry took place in the occupied West Bank city of Jenin. A report by AFP citing records from the United Nations said that this marked the highest West Bank death toll from a single Israeli raid since 2005. ALSO READ | PM Netanyahu refutes US claim that Israel agreed to daily 4-hour 'humanitarian pause' in war with Hamas Meanwhile, the Israeli army said its soldiers and personnel from other security agencies killed “several terrorists” with a drone strike and others in gunfights. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) also said that they seized weapons and destroyed a “tunnel shaft containing ready-to-use explosive devices.” AFP journalists saw black smoke rising over Jenin which is said to be a militant stronghold in the northern West Bank. The Palestinian Red Crescent Society (PRCS) which also operates in the West Bank said one of its paramedics was shot in the back when an “ambulance was targeted” during the raid. Separately, four Palestinians were also killed by Israeli forces, claimed the Palestinian health ministry saying that the incidents took place in Balata refugee camp near Nablus, Al-Amari refugee camp near Ramallah and Beit Fajar and Dura in the southern West Bank. ALSO READ | Israel-Hamas war: Blinken makes surprise West Bank visit, meets Palestinian Authority President Abbas The Israeli army also said that the raid on Jenin on Thursday led to the arrests of 20 people, including two members of the Islamic Jihad militant group. Tens of thousands of people flee northern Gaza Israeli forces which have completely encircled Gaza City in recent days said they have been allowing civilians safe passage along the main route south for three or four hours each day with a growing number of people wanting to leave the besieged Palestinian territory. The Israeli military said 50,000 people had fled the north on Wednesday (Nov 8), up from 15,000 on Tuesday. The IDF, on Thursday (Nov 9) also claimed that their troops have secured a key Hamas stronghold, known as Outpost 17, in northern Gaza’s Jabaliya following a 10-hour battle. “The fighters completed the takeover of the outpost after 10 hours of fighting, during which they eliminated terrorists, seized many weapons, uncovered terrorist tunnel shafts, including a shaft located near a kindergarten and leading to an extensive underground route,” said the Israeli army in a post on X. ALSO READ | Israel-Hamas war: Palestinian militant group says ready to release two hostages from Gaza Meanwhile, thousands of Palestinians sought refuge at Al Shifa hospital inside Gaza City despite Israel’s orders to evacuate the area, while those sheltering in tents on hospital grounds say they have nowhere to go, reported Reuters. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>US Presidential race contender Ron DeSantis has claimed credit for saving lives and&nbsp;limiting the number of hostages&nbsp;militant group Hamas kidnapped during its October 7 attack.</p>

<p>Speaking during the Republican presidential debate, the Florida Governor said that there would've been more hostages if he hadn't stepped in to arrange evacuation for 700 people.</p>

<h2><strong>'We acted, and we saved lives'</strong></h2>

<p>DeSantis claimed that after the initial Hamas attack, there would have been a higher number of hostages. He said that Florida citizens were also under attack and US President Joe Biden "left them stranded".&nbsp;</p>

<p>"We had Floridians that were over there after the attack. [Biden] left them stranded. They couldn’t get flights out. I scrambled resources in Florida. I sent planes over to Israel, and I brought back over 700 people to safety. There could've been more hostages had we not acted," said DeSantis.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"We acted, and we saved lives," he added.</p>

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<p>As per The Times of Israel, Hamas militants did not kidnap anyone after the initial October 7 attack. So it is unclear why DeSantis said that the charter flights he helped organise&nbsp;"prevented additional hostages from being taken into Gaza".</p>

<h2><strong>Did the Biden administration abandon citizens?</strong></h2>

<p>The Biden administration arranged a number of charter flights out of Israel for its citizens. These flights started on October 13, chartering Americans from Tel Aviv to Athens.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/your-whole-world-stops-israel-vs-hamas-war-claims-42-members-of-family-youngest-victim-three-month-old-653823">'Your whole world stops': Israel vs Hamas war claims 42 members of a family; youngest victim three-month-old</a></strong></p>

<p>With demands for flights falling sharply, its last planned charter flight, as per a Reuters report, was on Tuesday (Oct 31).</p>

<p>"It is purely a demand issue... We have consistently seen the demand for our charter flights go down," said State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller during a press briefing on Monday (Oct 30).</p>

<p>Miller also said that the nation will continue to assess the situation and if "circumstances change on the ground" they will see if they "need to make additional arrangements."</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


US Presidential race contender Ron DeSantis has claimed credit for saving lives and limiting the number of hostages militant group Hamas kidnapped during its October 7 attack.

US Presidential race contender Ron DeSantis has claimed credit for saving lives and limiting the number of hostages militant group Hamas kidnapped during its October 7 attack. Speaking during the Republican presidential debate, the Florida Governor said that there would've been more hostages if he hadn't stepped in to arrange evacuation for 700 people. 'We acted, and we saved lives' DeSantis claimed that after the initial Hamas attack, there would have been a higher number of hostages. He said that Florida citizens were also under attack and US President Joe Biden "left them stranded". "We had Floridians that were over there after the attack. [Biden] left them stranded. They couldn’t get flights out. I scrambled resources in Florida. I sent planes over to Israel, and I brought back over 700 people to safety. There could've been more hostages had we not acted," said DeSantis. "We acted, and we saved lives," he added. GOV. RON DESANTIS ON ISRAEL-HAMAS WAR: "I actually did something about it [...] I sent planes over to Israel, and I brought back over 700 people to safety. There could've been more hostages had we not acted." "We acted, and we saved lives." pic.twitter.com/d0XqUnBnLb — Florida’s Voice (@FLVoiceNews) November 9, 2023 × As per The Times of Israel, Hamas militants did not kidnap anyone after the initial October 7 attack. So it is unclear why DeSantis said that the charter flights he helped organise "prevented additional hostages from being taken into Gaza". Did the Biden administration abandon citizens? The Biden administration arranged a number of charter flights out of Israel for its citizens. These flights started on October 13, chartering Americans from Tel Aviv to Athens. Also read | 'Your whole world stops': Israel vs Hamas war claims 42 members of a family; youngest victim three-month-old With demands for flights falling sharply, its last planned charter flight, as per a Reuters report, was on Tuesday (Oct 31). "It is purely a demand issue... We have consistently seen the demand for our charter flights go down," said State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller during a press briefing on Monday (Oct 30). Miller also said that the nation will continue to assess the situation and if "circumstances change on the ground" they will see if they "need to make additional arrangements." (With inputs from agencies)

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