Israel is now gearing up for a potential multi-front War days after a devastating onslaught from Gaza's Hamas regime. Over 1,200 Israelis have been killed in the Hamas attacks so far on the other hand 900 have been reported killed in Gaza which has come under intense bombardment from Israel's retaliatory strikes. To know more watch this interview with the former Foreign Policy advisor of Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu, Caroline Glick.

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Israel is now gearing up for a potential multi-front War days after a devastating onslaught from Gaza's Hamas regime. Over 1,200 Israelis have been killed in the Hamas attacks so far on the other hand 900 have been reported killed in Gaza which has come under intense bombardment from Israel's retaliatory strikes.

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A letter from Harvard University student groups blaming Israel for violence in the region has drawn a backlash from prominent alumni and US lawmakers.

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Gigi Hadid clarifies her position on Jewish people, and condemns attacks as not in line with the 'Free Palestine movement.'

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A Hamas terrorist&nbsp;brutally murdered an elderly woman and posted the killing on her Facebook&nbsp;account, her family has said. The video was found by her granddaughter Mor Bayder, who described the unnamed deceased as “pure and good”.

"I saw that worst thing you could possibly imagine," Bayder told Israel's Channel 13 in Hebrew on Tuesday (Oct 10). "My grandmother, in her house, being murdered in a video."

She said that the video showed her grandmother "lying there" on the floor covered in a pool of blood.

Bayder said that a militant took her grandmother's phone, filmed the whole act, and then uploaded the clip to her social media account.

"That's how we found out, how we learned about it," Bayder said.

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Grandmother assured family she was safe

The last time the family spoke to the grandmother was on Saturday when Hamas launched the unprecedented attack.

She had reassured them that she was in a protected space and was “okay”.

The woman, who lived at Nir Oz Kibbutz near the Gaza border, told her family that she had not received any special instructions since the first rockets were launched.

Her family believes that Hamas terrorists broke into the elderly woman’s home after breaching the fence from Gaza, which is less than a mile away from where she lived.

<h2>Family breaks down</h2>

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"I assume she was the first point of contact where the terrorists infiltrated," Bayder’s cousin, Yoav Shimoni, told CNN.

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Nir Oz is one of the communities near the Gaza border that was targeted in a series of surprise attacks by Hamas on Saturday.

Several people from the kibbutz are reportedly missing, including a 74-year-old grandmother.

More than 100 people are believed to have been kept as hostages by Hamas and taken to Gaza, with social media showing distressing clip of a young woman being forcefully carried away on the back of a motorcycle while screaming for help.

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A Hamas terrorist brutally murdered an elderly woman and posted the killing on her Facebook account, her family has said. The video was found by her granddaughter Mor Bayder, who described the unnamed deceased as “pure and good”.

A Hamas terrorist brutally murdered an elderly woman and posted the killing on her Facebook account, her family has said. The video was found by her granddaughter Mor Bayder, who described the unnamed deceased as “pure and good”. "I saw that worst thing you could possibly imagine," Bayder told Israel's Channel 13 in Hebrew on Tuesday (Oct 10). "My grandmother, in her house, being murdered in a video." She said that the video showed her grandmother "lying there" on the floor covered in a pool of blood. Bayder said that a militant took her grandmother's phone, filmed the whole act, and then uploaded the clip to her social media account. "That's how we found out, how we learned about it," Bayder said. This is a heartbreaking video of Mor Bayder, whose grandmother was brutally murdered by Hamas terrorists in her home. They also took her phone and posted pictures of the horror on her Facebook account. Mor found out about her grandmother’s death from the social media platform.… pic.twitter.com/RPVbbJAnFw — News Hrs (@newshrstweet) October 9, 2023 × Grandmother assured family she was safe The last time the family spoke to the grandmother was on Saturday when Hamas launched the unprecedented attack. She had reassured them that she was in a protected space and was “okay”. The woman, who lived at Nir Oz Kibbutz near the Gaza border, told her family that she had not received any special instructions since the first rockets were launched. Her family believes that Hamas terrorists broke into the elderly woman’s home after breaching the fence from Gaza, which is less than a mile away from where she lived. Family breaks down Also read | Israel Vs Hamas: Claims of beheaded babies at massacre site create shockwaves "I assume she was the first point of contact where the terrorists infiltrated," Bayder’s cousin, Yoav Shimoni, told CNN. Also read | Shani Louk: Woman abducted from music fest by Hamas, paraded naked is alive Nir Oz is one of the communities near the Gaza border that was targeted in a series of surprise attacks by Hamas on Saturday. Several people from the kibbutz are reportedly missing, including a 74-year-old grandmother. More than 100 people are believed to have been kept as hostages by Hamas and taken to Gaza, with social media showing distressing clip of a young woman being forcefully carried away on the back of a motorcycle while screaming for help. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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Israeli bombardments hit the area of the Rafah border crossing between the Gaza Strip and Egypt on Tuesday, Palestinian officials and Egyptian security sources said, imperiling operations at the only formal exit point on Gaza's southern border.

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Israel has come under the worst attack it's seen in decades. Prime Minister Netanyahu has bowed to crush the enemy and that is the Hamas rulers of the Gaza Strip and raise them to ruins. Now the Israeli military has already announced a total siege of the Gaza Strip. Over 300,000 Israeli reservists have also been called up hinting at a possible full-blown invasion of Gaza.

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Thousands of people gathered on Tuesday for a show of solidarity with Israel in New York.

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The Israel-Gaza conflict currently underway has raised significant concerns on a global scale. World Bank president Ajay Banga has labelled it as an unnecessary global economic shock and attending the World Bank IMF annual meetings in Morocco Banga said that the conflict threatens to disrupt the positive trends of decreasing inflation and stabilizing prices and wages.

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Israel takes action against Hamas. Israeli police have frozen the cryptocurrency accounts that were allegedly used by Hamas. The cyber division of the Israeli police has successfully blocked cryptocurrency accounts associated with Hamas.

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Turkish president urged Israel against indiscriminately attacking civilians in its war with Hamas militants in Gaza. But Erdogan also delivered measured criticism of Hamas and urged both sides to respect the ethics of War. A day later on Tuesday, Erdogan criticised the United States for moving a carrier strike group closer to Israel saying that it would commit serious massacres in Gaza.

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Israeli actor Lior Raz, best known for his character Doron Kabilio in hit show Fauda, has taken to the front lines of Israel's war against Hamas. Raz has joined a group of volunteers 'Brothers in Arms'. The actor shared a video on social media from the south Israeli town of Sderot that shows him accompanying the president of the Israel Democracy Institute Yohanan Plesner and journalist Avi Yissascharov.&nbsp; 
 
"Accompanied by Yohanan Plesner @yplesner and Avi @issacharoff , I headed down south to join hundreds of brave 'brothers in arms'&nbsp;volunteers who worked tirelessly to assist the population in the south of Israel. We were sent to the bombarded town of Sderot to extract 2 families," posted Raz on social media platform, X.

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In the video, they can be seen witnessing a rocket attack on Israel by Hamas. 
 
Israel has begun its retaliation after a surprise attack by Hamas on Saturday morning which led to the death of as many as 700 Israelis with 2,300 others injured. In a stern warning to Hamas, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday said that though Israel did not start this war, it will finish it. 
 
As part of its retaliation against Hamas, Israel has mobilised 3,00,000 troops. This is the largest mobilisation since the 1973 Yom Kippur War when Israel called up 400,000 reservists, the Times of Israel reported. 
 
"Israel is at war. We didn't want this war. It was forced upon us in the most brutal and savage way. But though Israel didn't start this war, Israel will finish it," said Netanyahu in an address to the nation. 
 
The Israeli military is going on the offence against Hamas with a force "like never before," Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed. 
 
Hamas said civilian hostages would be executed without warning and the killings broadcast if Israel targets people in Gaza. The group claims to be holding more than 100 hostages, including Israeli army officers.

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Israeli actor Lior Raz, best known for his character Doron Kabilio in hit show Fauda, has taken to the front lines of Israel's war against Hamas. Raz has joined a group of volunteers 'Brothers in Arms'.

Israeli actor Lior Raz, best known for his character Doron Kabilio in hit show Fauda, has taken to the front lines of Israel's war against Hamas. Raz has joined a group of volunteers 'Brothers in Arms'. The actor shared a video on social media from the south Israeli town of Sderot that shows him accompanying the president of the Israel Democracy Institute Yohanan Plesner and journalist Avi Yissascharov. "Accompanied by Yohanan Plesner @yplesner and Avi @issacharoff , I headed down south to join hundreds of brave 'brothers in arms' volunteers who worked tirelessly to assist the population in the south of Israel. We were sent to the bombarded town of Sderot to extract 2 families," posted Raz on social media platform, X. Accompanied by Yohanan Plesner @yplesner and Avi @issacharoff , I headed down south to join hundreds of brave "brothers in arms" volunteers who worked tirelessly to assist the population in the south of Israel. We were sent to the bombarded town of Sderot to extract 2 families pic.twitter.com/WpM9JLeOZM — Lior Raz (@lioraz) October 9, 2023 × In the video, they can be seen witnessing a rocket attack on Israel by Hamas. Israel has begun its retaliation after a surprise attack by Hamas on Saturday morning which led to the death of as many as 700 Israelis with 2,300 others injured. In a stern warning to Hamas, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday said that though Israel did not start this war, it will finish it. As part of its retaliation against Hamas, Israel has mobilised 3,00,000 troops. This is the largest mobilisation since the 1973 Yom Kippur War when Israel called up 400,000 reservists, the Times of Israel reported. "Israel is at war. We didn't want this war. It was forced upon us in the most brutal and savage way. But though Israel didn't start this war, Israel will finish it," said Netanyahu in an address to the nation. The Israeli military is going on the offence against Hamas with a force "like never before," Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed. Hamas said civilian hostages would be executed without warning and the killings broadcast if Israel targets people in Gaza. The group claims to be holding more than 100 hostages, including Israeli army officers.

Watch: Fauda star Lior Raaz takes cover from a rocket as he joins forces in Israel war against Hamas

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At least 100 people have been taken hostage by Hamas. This includes citizens of China, the U.S, the U.K and Mexico. The hostages have been scattered across numerous locations in Gaza. What is Hamas' plan? What will it do with the hostages?

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The attack on Israel by Hamas has left the world in shock and divided into many Arab countries thousands of people took to the streets to show their support for the Palestinian cause. Many also rallied behind Hamas, some have gone to the extent of saying that this was a long time coming. But amid all this, there's a pertinent question that has been evaded by global leaders time and again. Why has the world turned a blind eye to Israel's systemic occupation of Palestinians?

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At least 260 bodies were recovered from the site of a music festival in Israel that was attacked by Hamas. A video shows revelers fleeing as bullets are sprayed at them, another shows a couple being kidnapped as the young woman pleads with the kidnappers to not kill her.

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Qatar is holding talks with Israel & Hamas to negotiate the release of hostages. Israeli soldiers have killed 2 gunmen along the Lebanon border. The Arab league is meeting on Wednesday to discuss a resolution of the conflict. Priyanka Sharma brings you the biggest developments.

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US Deputy National Security Adviser Jon Finer said on Monday (Oct 9) that although US believes Iran is "broadly complicit" in Hamas attacks in Israel, it does not have "direct information" linking Iran to Hamas attacks in Israel.&nbsp;

“What we can be quite clear about is that Iran is broadly complicit in these attacks for having supporting Hamas going back decades,” said Finer during ABC News's "Good Morning America" &nbsp;as he referred to weapons, training and financial support to Hamas.

“What we don’t have is direct information that shows Iranian involvement in ordering or planning of the attacks that took place over the last couple of days. It’s something that we’re going to keep looking at closely.” 
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During another appearance on "CBS Mornings," Finer said the United States will be "laser-focused" to confirm whether there were any Americans among hostages in captivity of Hamas.

Finer said that the US was ready to offer “expertise on how to address these hostage situations.”

He made a prediction that Israeli response will “continue for quite some time” and that there will be “more US steps to show support and solidarity for Israel.”

The US is Israel's biggest international backer. On Sunday. US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin ordered a US Navy aircraft carrier and accompanying warships to move to eastern Mediterranean Sea. Israel and Gaza Strip have coasts on Mediterranean Sea.

<h2>Qatar mediating between Israel and Hamas: Report</h2>

Qatar is in touch with Israel and Hamas to secure mutual release of prisoners, Reuters reported. Qatar also said that the talks were progressing positively.

"We are in constant contact with all sides at the moment. Our priorities are to end the bloodshed, release the prisoners and make sure the conflict is contained with no regional spillover," foreign ministry spokesperson Majed Al-Ansari told Reuters, without elaborating.

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It was not immediately clear how many Israeli women and children Hamas was ready to release in exchange of release of 36 Palestinian women and children prisoners in Israel.

Qatar has direct line of communication with Hamas and has previously helped in mediations between Israel and the Islamist group&nbsp;

Qatar, a tiny nation but a wealthy energy and investment powerhouse has ambitious foreign policy goals. It was under global spotlight recently after it hosted more than a year of negotiations between Iran and the US. These negotiations ultimately led to prisoner exchange between the two nations and fund releases.

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US Deputy National Security Adviser Jon Finer said on Monday (Oct 9) that although US believes Iran is "broadly complicit" in Hamas attacks in Israel, it does not have "direct information" linking Iran to Hamas attacks in Israel.

US Deputy National Security Adviser Jon Finer said on Monday (Oct 9) that although US believes Iran is "broadly complicit" in Hamas attacks in Israel, it does not have "direct information" linking Iran to Hamas attacks in Israel. “What we can be quite clear about is that Iran is broadly complicit in these attacks for having supporting Hamas going back decades,” said Finer during ABC News's "Good Morning America" as he referred to weapons, training and financial support to Hamas. “What we don’t have is direct information that shows Iranian involvement in ordering or planning of the attacks that took place over the last couple of days. It’s something that we’re going to keep looking at closely.” During another appearance on "CBS Mornings," Finer said the United States will be "laser-focused" to confirm whether there were any Americans among hostages in captivity of Hamas. Finer said that the US was ready to offer “expertise on how to address these hostage situations.” He made a prediction that Israeli response will “continue for quite some time” and that there will be “more US steps to show support and solidarity for Israel.” The US is Israel's biggest international backer. On Sunday. US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin ordered a US Navy aircraft carrier and accompanying warships to move to eastern Mediterranean Sea. Israel and Gaza Strip have coasts on Mediterranean Sea. Qatar mediating between Israel and Hamas: Report Qatar is in touch with Israel and Hamas to secure mutual release of prisoners, Reuters reported. Qatar also said that the talks were progressing positively. "We are in constant contact with all sides at the moment. Our priorities are to end the bloodshed, release the prisoners and make sure the conflict is contained with no regional spillover," foreign ministry spokesperson Majed Al-Ansari told Reuters, without elaborating. Also Read | Did Israel’s famed intelligence service Mossad fail to foresee Hamas’ unprecedented terror attack? It was not immediately clear how many Israeli women and children Hamas was ready to release in exchange of release of 36 Palestinian women and children prisoners in Israel. Qatar has direct line of communication with Hamas and has previously helped in mediations between Israel and the Islamist group Qatar, a tiny nation but a wealthy energy and investment powerhouse has ambitious foreign policy goals. It was under global spotlight recently after it hosted more than a year of negotiations between Iran and the US. These negotiations ultimately led to prisoner exchange between the two nations and fund releases. (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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The global economy outlook is under the radar as consequences of the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict seem to have a ripple effect on the various facets of the global economy. This is reflected in a surge in crude prices, which is likely to push inflation even further.

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Even as questions are being raised over Israel’s apparent intelligence failure, a senior Egyptian intelligence officer has claimed that the country’s security agencies downplayed the repeated “warnings” Cairo had issued over Hamas’s potential strike.

The official, whose identity has not been revealed, told AP news agency that the Israeli officials focused on the West Bank and ignored the threat that “something big” was being planned from Gaza.

The majority of the supporters of Benjamin Netanyahu's government comprise Jewish settlers in the West Bank. They had demanded the government to crack down on rising tensions in the region for the last 18 months.

Egypt, which has historically acted as a mediator between Israel and Hamas, had communicated to Israel about the threat multiple times, the official claimed, adding “but they underestimated”.

“We have warned them an explosion of the situation is coming, and very soon, and it would be big. But they underestimated such warnings,” the unnamed official was quoted as saying.

<h2>Israel responds&nbsp;</h2>

However, Israel’s Prime Minister's Office categorically dismissed the official’s claims as “totally fake news”.

“The report to the effect that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu received a message in advance from Egypt is absolutely false,” the prime minister’s office tweeted.

“No message in advance has arrived from Egypt and the Prime Minister has neither spoken, nor met, with the head of Egyptian intelligence since the formation of the government, neither directly nor indirectly.”

This development comes at a time when Israeli security agencies, who were caught off guard by attacks, are scrambling to crack down on the Hamas terror group.

<h2>Media seeks answers&nbsp;</h2>

Several local media have also raised questions about security agencies'&nbsp;apparent failure in pre-empting the terror attacks.

Israeli newspaper Haaretz reported that neither the Israeli Defence Force nor the Israel Security Agency — commonly known as the Shin Bet — issued any warnings that the terrorist organisation was about to launch the assault.

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Last week, senior IDF and defence ministry officials publicly said that Hamas was not particularly interested in open conflict, the outlet reported.

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“This is a major failure,” said Yaakov Amidror, a former national security adviser to&nbsp;Netanyahu.

“This operation actually proves that the (Israeli intelligence) abilities in Gaza were no good.”

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Even as questions are being raised over Israel’s apparent intelligence failure, a senior Egyptian intelligence officer has claimed that the country’s security agencies downplayed the repeated “warnings” Cairo had issued over Hamas’s potential strike.

Even as questions are being raised over Israel’s apparent intelligence failure, a senior Egyptian intelligence officer has claimed that the country’s security agencies downplayed the repeated “warnings” Cairo had issued over Hamas’s potential strike. The official, whose identity has not been revealed, told AP news agency that the Israeli officials focused on the West Bank and ignored the threat that “something big” was being planned from Gaza. The majority of the supporters of Benjamin Netanyahu's government comprise Jewish settlers in the West Bank. They had demanded the government to crack down on rising tensions in the region for the last 18 months. Egypt, which has historically acted as a mediator between Israel and Hamas, had communicated to Israel about the threat multiple times, the official claimed, adding “but they underestimated”. “We have warned them an explosion of the situation is coming, and very soon, and it would be big. But they underestimated such warnings,” the unnamed official was quoted as saying. Israel responds However, Israel’s Prime Minister's Office categorically dismissed the official’s claims as “totally fake news”. “The report to the effect that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu received a message in advance from Egypt is absolutely false,” the prime minister’s office tweeted. “No message in advance has arrived from Egypt and the Prime Minister has neither spoken, nor met, with the head of Egyptian intelligence since the formation of the government, neither directly nor indirectly.” This development comes at a time when Israeli security agencies, who were caught off guard by attacks, are scrambling to crack down on the Hamas terror group. Media seeks answers Several local media have also raised questions about security agencies' apparent failure in pre-empting the terror attacks. Israeli newspaper Haaretz reported that neither the Israeli Defence Force nor the Israel Security Agency — commonly known as the Shin Bet — issued any warnings that the terrorist organisation was about to launch the assault. Also read | Hamas slammed for threatening to televise the killing of captive Israelis Last week, senior IDF and defence ministry officials publicly said that Hamas was not particularly interested in open conflict, the outlet reported. Also read | Defence shares soar amid Israel-Hamas conflict “This is a major failure,” said Yaakov Amidror, a former national security adviser to Netanyahu. “This operation actually proves that the (Israeli intelligence) abilities in Gaza were no good.” (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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The Israel-Hamas war has entered its 4th day. 100+ people have died on the Israeli side, the death toll in Palestine stands at 770. Amid the battle, horrific videos of human suffering have emerged. Priyanka Sharma brings you a report.

Gravitas: Israel at war: Horrific videos of human suffering emerge

Hamas has warned that for every attack in Gaza, one Israeli hostage will be killed. It says it will broadcast the execution with video and audio. Hamas is treating hostages like pawns. How will Israeli PM Netanyahu deal with this?

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