Iran has issued a stock warning to its Arab neighbors and also the oil Rich allies of the United States. As the state of Israel is planning a massive attack on Iran, our report tells you as to have Iran is now indulging in some urgent diplomatic efforts to reduce the scale of the Israeli attack.

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<p>Hamas tried to persuade its two allies, Iran and the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah, to join its October 7, 2023, attack against Israel&nbsp;or at least commit to a broader fight if the Palestinian militant group staged a surprise cross-border raid, The New York Times (NYT) reported on Saturday, citing the minutes of Hamas'&nbsp;secret meetings&nbsp;seized by the Israeli military.</p>

<p>The report said that the documents showed extensive efforts&nbsp;to deceive Israel about its intentions as Hamas laid the&nbsp;groundwork for a bold assault and a regional conflagration that Hamas chief Yahya&nbsp;Sinwar hoped would cause Israel to “collapse.”</p>

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<p>The documents consist of minutes from 10 secret planning meetings of a small group of Hamas political and military leaders in the run-up to the attack.</p>

<h2><strong>Hamas planned to attack in fall of 2022</strong></h2>

<p>The documents showed that Hamas initially planned to carry out its attack on Israel in the fall of 2022&nbsp;but delayed it as the Palestinian militant group was persuading Iran and Hezbollah to also participate in it.</p>

<p>Hamas members said that the internal situation in Israel,&nbsp;an apparent reference to the&nbsp;turmoil over Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s controversial plans to overhaul the judiciary,&nbsp;was among the reasons they were “compelled to move toward a strategic battle”.</p>

<p>The documents cited by The NYT&nbsp;further revealed that in July 2023, a top Hamas official visited Lebanon, where he met a senior&nbsp;Iranian commander and requested help with striking sensitive sites at the start of the assault.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;Israeli PM warns Lebanon with 'Gaza-like destruction'</strong></p>

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<p>This Iranian commander told the Hamas official that Tehran and Hezbollah were&nbsp;supportive in principle but needed more time to prepare.</p>

<h2><strong>Hamas planned to discuss attack with Hassan Nasrallah</strong></h2>

<p>Hamas planned to discuss its attack with Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, who was recently assassinated by Israel. It was not known whether the discussion with Hezbollah happened.</p>

<p>Hamas felt assured of its allies’ general support but concluded it might need to go ahead without their full involvement.</p>

<p>The documents also highlighted that Hamas deliberately avoided&nbsp;confrontations with Israel for two years from 2021&nbsp;so that it could maximise the surprise of the October 7 attack.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>The Gaza war</strong></h2>

<p>Hamas militants attacked southern Israel (on October 7 last year), killing 1,200 people and taking about 250 others hostage, according to Israeli tallies. More than 100 hostages are reportedly still held by the Hamas.</p>

<p>Israel's subsequent military assault on Gaza has killed more than 42,000 Palestinians, according to the Hamas-run Gaza's health ministry.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Hamas tried to persuade its two allies, Iran and the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah, to join its October 7, 2023, attack against Israel or at least commit to a broader fight if the Palestinian militant group staged a surprise cross-border raid, The New York Times (NYT) reported on Saturday, citing the minutes of Hamas' secret meetings seized by the Israeli military.

Hamas tried to persuade its two allies, Iran and the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah, to join its October 7, 2023, attack against Israel or at least commit to a broader fight if the Palestinian militant group staged a surprise cross-border raid, The New York Times (NYT) reported on Saturday, citing the minutes of Hamas' secret meetings seized by the Israeli military. The report said that the documents showed extensive efforts to deceive Israel about its intentions as Hamas laid the groundwork for a bold assault and a regional conflagration that Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar hoped would cause Israel to “collapse.” Also read | Thousands trapped in Gaza's Jabalia Camp as Israeli forces intensify assault; those trying to flee 'get shot' The documents consist of minutes from 10 secret planning meetings of a small group of Hamas political and military leaders in the run-up to the attack. Hamas planned to attack in fall of 2022 The documents showed that Hamas initially planned to carry out its attack on Israel in the fall of 2022 but delayed it as the Palestinian militant group was persuading Iran and Hezbollah to also participate in it. Hamas members said that the internal situation in Israel, an apparent reference to the turmoil over Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s controversial plans to overhaul the judiciary, was among the reasons they were “compelled to move toward a strategic battle”. The documents cited by The NYT further revealed that in July 2023, a top Hamas official visited Lebanon, where he met a senior Iranian commander and requested help with striking sensitive sites at the start of the assault. Also watch | Israeli PM warns Lebanon with 'Gaza-like destruction' × This Iranian commander told the Hamas official that Tehran and Hezbollah were supportive in principle but needed more time to prepare. Hamas planned to discuss attack with Hassan Nasrallah Hamas planned to discuss its attack with Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, who was recently assassinated by Israel. It was not known whether the discussion with Hezbollah happened. Hamas felt assured of its allies’ general support but concluded it might need to go ahead without their full involvement. The documents also highlighted that Hamas deliberately avoided confrontations with Israel for two years from 2021 so that it could maximise the surprise of the October 7 attack. The Gaza war Hamas militants attacked southern Israel (on October 7 last year), killing 1,200 people and taking about 250 others hostage, according to Israeli tallies. More than 100 hostages are reportedly still held by the Hamas. Israel's subsequent military assault on Gaza has killed more than 42,000 Palestinians, according to the Hamas-run Gaza's health ministry. (With inputs from agencies)

Gaza war: Hamas tried to persuade Iran and Hezbollah to join its October 7 attack on Israel, says report

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President Biden has urged Israel to minimise harm in Lebanon as President Biden and Netanyahu engaged over a phone call that lasted for 30 mins.. This conversation comes at a pivotal time, as tensions over Iran's nuclear ambitions have escalated, and both nations face increasing pressure to address Tehran's behavior in the Middle East.

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<p>An Israeli airstrike killed at least 28 people&nbsp;and injured&nbsp;dozens&nbsp;in a school sheltering displaced families in the central Gaza Strip on Thursday (Oct 10), the Palestinian Red Crescent said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>More than 50 other people were injured in the strike at Rufaida al-Aslamia school, which the medical organisation said was close to its headquarters in the town of Deir al-Balah.</p>

<p>The Israeli military said the "precise" strike targeted Hamas fighters operating inside a "command-and-control centre” at the school.</p>

<p>It added that the military had taken steps to lessen harm to civilians and accused Hamas of systematically abusing civilian infrastructure, an allegation the group has previously denied.</p>

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<p>Meanwhile, Gaza's Hamas-run health ministry also mentioned the death toll, saying 28 have been killed and calling it a “new massacre” by the Israeli military.</p>

<p>Since the war began almost a year ago, many schools have been turned into shelters for the 1.9 million Palestinians who have fled their homes.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>UN commission accuses Israel of 'destroying Gaza's healthcare system'</strong></h2>

<p>The United Nations Independent International Commission of Inquiry issued a statement, saying, "Israel has perpetrated a concerted policy to destroy Gaza's healthcare system as part of a broader assault on Gaza."</p>

<p>The country is "committing war crimes and the crime against humanity of extermination with relentless and deliberate attacks on medical personnel and facilities", it added.</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Israel-Hamas War: Israeli Strikes Kill 12 Palestinians In Gaza</strong></p>

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<p>The report further highlighted the abuse of Palestinian detainees in Israel and of hostages in Gaza, accusing both Israel and Palestinian armed groups of "torture" and sexual and gender-based violence.</p>

<p>However, Israel has accused the commission of &nbsp;"systematic anti-Israeli discrimination" and has rejected the findings of its June report, which also accused Israel of committing crimes against humanity, including "extermination" in Gaza.</p>

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An Israeli airstrike killed at least 28 people and injured dozens in a school sheltering displaced families in the central Gaza Strip on Thursday (Oct 10), the Palestinian Red Crescent said.

An Israeli airstrike killed at least 28 people and injured dozens in a school sheltering displaced families in the central Gaza Strip on Thursday (Oct 10), the Palestinian Red Crescent said. More than 50 other people were injured in the strike at Rufaida al-Aslamia school, which the medical organisation said was close to its headquarters in the town of Deir al-Balah. The Israeli military said the "precise" strike targeted Hamas fighters operating inside a "command-and-control centre” at the school. It added that the military had taken steps to lessen harm to civilians and accused Hamas of systematically abusing civilian infrastructure, an allegation the group has previously denied. Also read: At least 45 killed in last 24 hours as Israel carries out new strikes in Gaza Meanwhile, Gaza's Hamas-run health ministry also mentioned the death toll, saying 28 have been killed and calling it a “new massacre” by the Israeli military. Since the war began almost a year ago, many schools have been turned into shelters for the 1.9 million Palestinians who have fled their homes. UN commission accuses Israel of 'destroying Gaza's healthcare system' The United Nations Independent International Commission of Inquiry issued a statement, saying, "Israel has perpetrated a concerted policy to destroy Gaza's healthcare system as part of a broader assault on Gaza." The country is "committing war crimes and the crime against humanity of extermination with relentless and deliberate attacks on medical personnel and facilities", it added. Watch | Israel-Hamas War: Israeli Strikes Kill 12 Palestinians In Gaza × The report further highlighted the abuse of Palestinian detainees in Israel and of hostages in Gaza, accusing both Israel and Palestinian armed groups of "torture" and sexual and gender-based violence. However, Israel has accused the commission of "systematic anti-Israeli discrimination" and has rejected the findings of its June report, which also accused Israel of committing crimes against humanity, including "extermination" in Gaza. Disclaimer: WION takes the utmost care to accurately and responsibly report conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, Syria, Iraq, and non-state actors like the Islamic State, among others. In this context, claims and counterclaims are being made online and offline. WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos, and videos. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>Hezbollah deputy leader Naim Qassem said in comments broadcast on Tuesday that his movement supports efforts to reach a ceasefire for Lebanon, but for the first time omitted any mention of a Gaza truce deal as a pre-condition to halting the group's fire on Israel.</p>

<p>Qassem said Hezbollah supported efforts by Speaker of Parliament Nabih Berri, a Hezbollah ally, to secure a halt to the fighting, which has escalated in recent weeks with Israeli ground incursions and the killing of some of Hezbollah's top leaders, including Secretary General Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah.</p>

<p>"We support the political activity being led by Berri under the title of a ceasefire," Qassem said in a 30-minute televised address.</p>

<p>"In any case, after the issue of a ceasefire takes shape, and once diplomacy can achieve it, all of the other details can be discussed and decisions can be taken," he said. "If the enemy (Israel) continues its war, then the battlefield will decide."</p>

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<p>Hezbollah began launching missiles at Israel a year ago in support of its ally Hamas, which is at war with Israel following the Hamas-led attack on southern Israel on Oct. 7, 2023.</p>

<p>Hezbollah's top leaders have repeatedly stated over the last year that the group will not stop its fire until a Gaza ceasefire is reached, but Qassem's address appeared to mark a departure from that policy.</p>

<p>Israeli strikes have hit the group's stronghold in Beirut's southern suburbs on a nightly basis, and ground incursions expanded on Tuesday to additional parts of Lebanon's southern border with Israel.</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Francophone Nations Call for 'Immediate' Ceasefire in Lebanon</strong></p>

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<p>Qassem simultaneously struck a defiant tone, saying the group's capabilities were intact, that it had increased its rocket fire on Israel, and that it was itching for "clashes" with Israeli troops in Lebanon.</p>

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Hezbollah deputy leader Naim Qassem said in comments broadcast on Tuesday that his movement supports efforts to reach a ceasefire for Lebanon, but for the first time omitted any mention of a Gaza truce deal as a pre-condition to halting the group's fire on Israel.

Hezbollah deputy leader Naim Qassem said in comments broadcast on Tuesday that his movement supports efforts to reach a ceasefire for Lebanon, but for the first time omitted any mention of a Gaza truce deal as a pre-condition to halting the group's fire on Israel. Qassem said Hezbollah supported efforts by Speaker of Parliament Nabih Berri, a Hezbollah ally, to secure a halt to the fighting, which has escalated in recent weeks with Israeli ground incursions and the killing of some of Hezbollah's top leaders, including Secretary General Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah. "We support the political activity being led by Berri under the title of a ceasefire," Qassem said in a 30-minute televised address. "In any case, after the issue of a ceasefire takes shape, and once diplomacy can achieve it, all of the other details can be discussed and decisions can be taken," he said. "If the enemy (Israel) continues its war, then the battlefield will decide." Also read: Nasrallah, Netanyahu agreed to ceasefire before Hezbollah chief's death? Lebanese minister's SHOCKING claim Hezbollah began launching missiles at Israel a year ago in support of its ally Hamas, which is at war with Israel following the Hamas-led attack on southern Israel on Oct. 7, 2023. Hezbollah's top leaders have repeatedly stated over the last year that the group will not stop its fire until a Gaza ceasefire is reached, but Qassem's address appeared to mark a departure from that policy. Israeli strikes have hit the group's stronghold in Beirut's southern suburbs on a nightly basis, and ground incursions expanded on Tuesday to additional parts of Lebanon's southern border with Israel. Watch | Francophone Nations Call for 'Immediate' Ceasefire in Lebanon × Qassem simultaneously struck a defiant tone, saying the group's capabilities were intact, that it had increased its rocket fire on Israel, and that it was itching for "clashes" with Israeli troops in Lebanon. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

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