The Israel and Hamas War enters its sixth day now at least 51 people were killed in Gaza after a series of Israeli Air Raids which continue taking the total death toll in the Hamas-ruled region to over 1,100. Israel endured a massive multi-pronged surprise attack from Hamas on Saturday triggering another War.

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

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US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is set to land in Israel - his mission in West Asia is largely to prevent a wider war. US is strongly backing Israel in the war against Hamas militant group.

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The Hamas attack marked the biggest and deadliest incursion into Israel since Egypt and Syria launched a sudden assault in a bid to reclaim lost territory in the Yom Kippur war 50 years ago. The US has deployed the U-S-S Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier group near Israel. The USS Gerald R. Ford, the US Navy’s newest and most advanced aircraft carrier is accompanied by cruisers and destroyers. Here's all you need to know about the mighty warship.

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US President Joe Biden has expressed deep concerns about the alleged devastating attack carried out by Hamas militants near Gaza. During the roundtable with the leaders from the US Jewish community, President Biden confirmed seeing the pictures of Hamas beheading children.

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The Israel and Hamas War enters its sixth day now at least 51 people were killed in Gaza after a series of Israeli Air Raids which continue taking the total death toll in the Hamas-ruled region to over 1,100. Israel endured a massive multi-pronged surprise attack from Hamas on Saturday triggering another War. To know more watch this interview with the former Director of Communications, US mission to the UN, Jonathan Wathel.

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When Hamas fired a barrage of rockets on Israel as its citizens slept in calmness on October 7, unaware of the sudden and shocking attack coming their way, the terror group announced it as the beginning of Operation "Al Aqsa Flood". As the sudden attacks that targeted civilians inside Israel quickly took the shape of yet another&nbsp;war, what remained as a focal point of tension between Israel and Palestine was the Al Aqsa, a place which always found itself in the conflict between Arabs and Jews.&nbsp;

As per a Reuters report, the operation was planned and named "Al Aqsa Flood" by the mastermind of the attack Mohammed Deif in retaliation for raids carried out at Jerusalem's Al Aqsa mosque by Israel.

Deif started planning the attack in May 2021 after the Arab and Muslim world were left enraged by a raid carried out by Israel on Al Aqsa mosque.&nbsp;

"It was triggered by scenes and footage of Israel storming Al Aqsa mosque during Ramadan, beating worshippers, attacking them, dragging elderly and young men out of the mosque. All this fuelled and ignited the anger," a source was quoted as saying in Gaza.&nbsp;

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Commenting on the attack by Hamas that left Israel rattled, spokesperson for Israeli Ambassador to India Naor Gilon Guy Nir said to WION, "This is a terror attack that needs to be condemned. Terror is terror. All over the world. Throughout history - you can see that Israel's citizens unite in difficult situations. People help each other, and they become stronger when facing difficulties."

However, this is not the first time &nbsp;Al-Aqsa Mosque, which is part of a larger compound located in the Old City of Jerusalem, has been drawn into a conflict.

The disputed mosque complex has been at the centre of the Israel-Palestine conflict for years.&nbsp;

<h2>What is the significance of Al Aqsa mosque for Muslims and Jews?&nbsp;</h2>

The Al-Aqsa Mosque is located on a hill, which Jews call Har ha-Bayit or the Temple Mount and the Muslims refer to as al-Haram al-Sharif, or the Noble Sanctuary, in the Old City of Jerusalem.&nbsp;

Across the globe, Muslims consider the mosque as Islam's third holiest place after Mecca and Medina. Al-Aqsa compound houses two holy places - the Al-Aqsa Mosque and the Dome of the Rock, which is a &nbsp;seventh-century structure where the Prophet Muhammad is believed to have ascended to heaven.

The mosque was constructed on the hill&nbsp;in 8th century AD. &nbsp;

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As per the Jews, the compound is where once the Biblical Jewish temples stood.

However, the Jews are forbidden from entering the compound and praying by Jewish law and the Israeli Rabbinate, since they consider it too holy to tread upon.

The Western Wall of the compound, known as the Wailing Wall to Jews, is considered as the last remnant of the Second Temple.

However, the Muslims believe it is the al-Buraq Wall where al-Buraq, the animal upon which Prophet Muhammad ascended to the sky, was tied by him.

The Jews further consider the Temple Mount as their holiest site because they believe that their first temple was built by King Solomon 3,000 years ago.&nbsp;

<h2>How did the conflict around the Al-Aqsa Mosque unfold?&nbsp;</h2>

The contested site became a matter of concern after East Jerusalem went under the control of Israel after the Six-Day War in 1967.

Officially, the control of the mosque and its area was given by Israel to an Islamic group. However, the Israeli forces were allowed to visit the site and also gave permission to Christian pilgrims to visit the Temple Mount, which is considered as holy by them also for its connection with events in the life of Jesus Christ.

A new tunnel was opened near the compound of the al-Aqsa Mosque in 1996 which was seen by Palestinians as a violation of their sacred site. This led to clashes which resulted in more than 80 deaths in just three days.&nbsp;

Israel's then-opposition leader Ariel Sharon along with a group of Israeli lawmakers visited the Temple Mount complex in 2000.&nbsp;

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After 2005, some Jewish religious factions demanded that more rights should be granted to them for visiting the place and expressed their aspiration of reconstructing an old temple in place of the Dome of the Rock which they believed once stood there, further sparking controversy and debate.

The tensions reached a crucial point in 2014 after the assault on Yehuda Glick, who was a Jewish religious leader.

Responding to the attack, Israel closed the access to Al-Aqsa, a step which was not taken since 1967. Palestinians were already&nbsp;restricted from entering the compound by Israelis through various methods, like building the separation wall in the early 2000s, which stops Palestinians from the West Bank from getting entry into Israel.&nbsp;

In March and April of 2014, tear gas and stun grenades were used by the Israeli police against Palestinians within Al-Aqsa which drew international condemnation.

This ignited protests by Palestinians which soon turned into violent clashes and marked the start of the second Palestinian uprising called the al-Aqsa Intifada.

The clashes at the site of &nbsp;Al Aqsa Mosque in 2021 also triggered a 10-day war with Gaza. &nbsp;&nbsp;

Speaking about the unending conflict that revolves around the Al Aqsa mosque to WION, International Crisis Group's Programme Director, Middle East &amp; North Africa Joost R. Hiltermann said, "Both Muslims and Jews complain that they don't have the right to pray on the holy esplanade, and both use violence. Violence can sometimes break the mould and trigger negotiations. If that happens, perhaps the situation at the holy places will improve."&nbsp;

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When Hamas fired a barrage of rockets on Israel as its citizens slept in calmness on October 7, unaware of the sudden and shocking attack coming their way, the terror group announced it as the beginning of Operation "Al Aqsa Flood".

When Hamas fired a barrage of rockets on Israel as its citizens slept in calmness on October 7, unaware of the sudden and shocking attack coming their way, the terror group announced it as the beginning of Operation "Al Aqsa Flood". As the sudden attacks that targeted civilians inside Israel quickly took the shape of yet another war, what remained as a focal point of tension between Israel and Palestine was the Al Aqsa, a place which always found itself in the conflict between Arabs and Jews. As per a Reuters report, the operation was planned and named "Al Aqsa Flood" by the mastermind of the attack Mohammed Deif in retaliation for raids carried out at Jerusalem's Al Aqsa mosque by Israel. Deif started planning the attack in May 2021 after the Arab and Muslim world were left enraged by a raid carried out by Israel on Al Aqsa mosque. "It was triggered by scenes and footage of Israel storming Al Aqsa mosque during Ramadan, beating worshippers, attacking them, dragging elderly and young men out of the mosque. All this fuelled and ignited the anger," a source was quoted as saying in Gaza. ALSO READ | Explained: Revisiting Israel-Palestine historical conflict amid new escalation by Hamas Commenting on the attack by Hamas that left Israel rattled, spokesperson for Israeli Ambassador to India Naor Gilon Guy Nir said to WION, "This is a terror attack that needs to be condemned. Terror is terror. All over the world. Throughout history - you can see that Israel's citizens unite in difficult situations. People help each other, and they become stronger when facing difficulties." However, this is not the first time Al-Aqsa Mosque, which is part of a larger compound located in the Old City of Jerusalem, has been drawn into a conflict. The disputed mosque complex has been at the centre of the Israel-Palestine conflict for years. What is the significance of Al Aqsa mosque for Muslims and Jews? The Al-Aqsa Mosque is located on a hill, which Jews call Har ha-Bayit or the Temple Mount and the Muslims refer to as al-Haram al-Sharif, or the Noble Sanctuary, in the Old City of Jerusalem. Across the globe, Muslims consider the mosque as Islam's third holiest place after Mecca and Medina. Al-Aqsa compound houses two holy places - the Al-Aqsa Mosque and the Dome of the Rock, which is a seventh-century structure where the Prophet Muhammad is believed to have ascended to heaven. The mosque was constructed on the hill in 8th century AD. ALSO READ | Explained: Gaza Strip and the struggle for survival for millions of its residents As per the Jews, the compound is where once the Biblical Jewish temples stood. However, the Jews are forbidden from entering the compound and praying by Jewish law and the Israeli Rabbinate, since they consider it too holy to tread upon. The Western Wall of the compound, known as the Wailing Wall to Jews, is considered as the last remnant of the Second Temple. However, the Muslims believe it is the al-Buraq Wall where al-Buraq, the animal upon which Prophet Muhammad ascended to the sky, was tied by him. The Jews further consider the Temple Mount as their holiest site because they believe that their first temple was built by King Solomon 3,000 years ago. How did the conflict around the Al-Aqsa Mosque unfold? The contested site became a matter of concern after East Jerusalem went under the control of Israel after the Six-Day War in 1967. Officially, the control of the mosque and its area was given by Israel to an Islamic group. However, the Israeli forces were allowed to visit the site and also gave permission to Christian pilgrims to visit the Temple Mount, which is considered as holy by them also for its connection with events in the life of Jesus Christ. A new tunnel was opened near the compound of the al-Aqsa Mosque in 1996 which was seen by Palestinians as a violation of their sacred site. This led to clashes which resulted in more than 80 deaths in just three days. Israel's then-opposition leader Ariel Sharon along with a group of Israeli lawmakers visited the Temple Mount complex in 2000. WATCH | Israel-Hamas War: Israeli defence forces fight on three fronts After 2005, some Jewish religious factions demanded that more rights should be granted to them for visiting the place and expressed their aspiration of reconstructing an old temple in place of the Dome of the Rock which they believed once stood there, further sparking controversy and debate. The tensions reached a crucial point in 2014 after the assault on Yehuda Glick, who was a Jewish religious leader. Responding to the attack, Israel closed the access to Al-Aqsa, a step which was not taken since 1967. Palestinians were already restricted from entering the compound by Israelis through various methods, like building the separation wall in the early 2000s, which stops Palestinians from the West Bank from getting entry into Israel. In March and April of 2014, tear gas and stun grenades were used by the Israeli police against Palestinians within Al-Aqsa which drew international condemnation. This ignited protests by Palestinians which soon turned into violent clashes and marked the start of the second Palestinian uprising called the al-Aqsa Intifada. The clashes at the site of Al Aqsa Mosque in 2021 also triggered a 10-day war with Gaza. Speaking about the unending conflict that revolves around the Al Aqsa mosque to WION, International Crisis Group's Programme Director, Middle East & North Africa Joost R. Hiltermann said, "Both Muslims and Jews complain that they don't have the right to pray on the holy esplanade, and both use violence. Violence can sometimes break the mould and trigger negotiations. If that happens, perhaps the situation at the holy places will improve." 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 the conflict between Israel and the Hamas militant group rages on. Countries have been working towards bringing home the people from the war-torn Zone. In the latest India has announced a launch of Operation Ajay to repatriate citizens from Israel starting today. Israel is home to about 18,000 Indian citizens.

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Israel has vowed the complete destruction of the Hamas militant group and it continues to pound targets in the Gaza Strip. Misery continues to grow for the dense population residing in that area.

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A Gaza student has described the situation on ground and how his family is unable to escape amid the rising scarcity of supplies and relentless rocket fire. Watch the video to listen in.

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Its the sixth day since the war between Israel and Hamas began. Casualties continue to rise on both the sides, while Israel has lost over 1200 lives, fatalities have crossed the mark of 1350 in Gaza. Visiting US secretary of state vows rock-solid support to Israel

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The dark days lay ahead in Gaza and quite literally there's no electricity in the strip after the power plant stopped operating. The unprecedented events of the weekend have changed the lives of millions both Palestinians and Israelis alike. We still don't fully understand the magnitude of this new war and its future repercussions but one thing is clear this is going to be a long and painful fight for both sides.

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As the war between Israel and Hamas continues to rage, it seems now that fighting could spiral beyond the region and allies of both Israel and Hamas could get involved in the war.

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At least 1,055 people are dead while over 5,000 have been injured in Israel's total Siege of the territory after Saturday's Hamas offensive. It has taken a toll on its civilian population who are struggling for basic needs. Apart from facing acute water shortage in Gaza now plunges into darkness as its sole part power plant runs out of fuel take a look.

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Here we bring you a quick round-up of all the latest news and top headlines from all across the globe: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has arrived in Tel Aviv Israel as his mission in West Asia is largely to prevent a War even as Washington is strongly backing Israel in the war against Hamas. In a show of solidarity with Washington's closest West Asia Ally Blinken will meet senior officials and Israeli officials possibly including prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

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US President Joe Biden said he saw "confirmed pictures of terrorists beheading children", appearing to corroborate&nbsp;reports of a deadly onslaught allegedly by Hamas militants who devastated Israel's Kibbutz Kfar Aza, located close to Gaza.&nbsp;

“It is important for Americans to see what is happening. I have been doing this for a long time. I never thought that I would see… have confirmed pictures of terrorists beheading children,” Biden said during remarks to US Jewish community leaders at a White House roundtable.

"Downplaying Hamas’s atrocities and blaming the Jewish people is unthinkable," Biden said further.

But later, a White House spokesperson told Washington Post that the US officials and Biden have not seen pictures or confirmed such reports independently.

Biden reportedly&nbsp;based his comments about the alleged atrocities on the claims from Netanyahu's spokesman and media reports from Israel, according to the White House.

A spokesperson for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that toddlers and babies were found in Kfar Aza, a 'kibbutz' or community in southern Israel, with their "heads decapitated" after Hamas' attack over the weekend, CNN reported.

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In an apparent reference to the United Arab Emirates, Bide noted that&nbsp;despite the trying times being faced by Israel and the Jewish community, “there are countries trying to help — including Arab nations."

Biden held a call with UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed and underscored Israel's right to defend itself right before the White House roundtable.

"The two leaders also discussed the importance of ensuring humanitarian assistance reaches those in need."

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Reports in the Israeli media state&nbsp;that Kfar Aza could emerge as the scene of the biggest massacre of the ongoing state of war -- mirroring the alleged Russian atrocities in Ukraine's Bucha more than a year ago -- in one of the most horrific losses of civilian life in modern Israel's history.

Days after Israel came under a deadly wave of attacks from Hamas militant group, which controls the thickly-populated Gaza strip, a total of 1,200 Israeli citizens have been confirmed dead. An overwhelming number of them are civilians, making it the single-biggest killing of Jewish people since the second World War. More than 2,700 Israelis are wounded.

The number of Palestinians left dead during the retaliatory attacks launched by Israel since last Saturday (Oct&nbsp;7) climbed to 1,100, while nearly 5,400 Palestinians are reported to be injured.

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US President Joe Biden said he saw "confirmed pictures of terrorists beheading children", appearing to corroborate reports of a deadly onslaught allegedly by Hamas militants who devastated Israel's Kibbutz Kfar Aza, located close to Gaza.

US President Joe Biden said he saw "confirmed pictures of terrorists beheading children", appearing to corroborate reports of a deadly onslaught allegedly by Hamas militants who devastated Israel's Kibbutz Kfar Aza, located close to Gaza. “It is important for Americans to see what is happening. I have been doing this for a long time. I never thought that I would see… have confirmed pictures of terrorists beheading children,” Biden said during remarks to US Jewish community leaders at a White House roundtable. "Downplaying Hamas’s atrocities and blaming the Jewish people is unthinkable," Biden said further. But later, a White House spokesperson told Washington Post that the US officials and Biden have not seen pictures or confirmed such reports independently. Biden reportedly based his comments about the alleged atrocities on the claims from Netanyahu's spokesman and media reports from Israel, according to the White House. A spokesperson for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that toddlers and babies were found in Kfar Aza, a 'kibbutz' or community in southern Israel, with their "heads decapitated" after Hamas' attack over the weekend, CNN reported. Also read | Israel Vs Hamas: Reports of Israeli babies being massacred create shockwaves In an apparent reference to the United Arab Emirates, Bide noted that despite the trying times being faced by Israel and the Jewish community, “there are countries trying to help — including Arab nations." Biden held a call with UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed and underscored Israel's right to defend itself right before the White House roundtable. "The two leaders also discussed the importance of ensuring humanitarian assistance reaches those in need." Also watch | Israel-Palestine war: Babies killed in war | Gravitas × Reports in the Israeli media state that Kfar Aza could emerge as the scene of the biggest massacre of the ongoing state of war -- mirroring the alleged Russian atrocities in Ukraine's Bucha more than a year ago -- in one of the most horrific losses of civilian life in modern Israel's history. Days after Israel came under a deadly wave of attacks from Hamas militant group, which controls the thickly-populated Gaza strip, a total of 1,200 Israeli citizens have been confirmed dead. An overwhelming number of them are civilians, making it the single-biggest killing of Jewish people since the second World War. More than 2,700 Israelis are wounded. The number of Palestinians left dead during the retaliatory attacks launched by Israel since last Saturday (Oct 7) climbed to 1,100, while nearly 5,400 Palestinians are reported to be injured. (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.

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