The US Secretary of State is meeting the Israeli prime minister after touching down in Israel a short time ago.

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The US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and the Defense Secretary will also be reaching India next week for the 2 +2 ministerial dialogue in New Delhi.

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Hamas has told mediators it will release a number of foreign captives in the coming days, Abu Ubaida, the spokesman of the group’s armed wing, al-Qassam Brigades, said in a video on its Telegram account on Tuesday.

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<p>The US Secretary of State Antony Blinken landed in Israel's Tel Aviv on Friday (Nov 3) in what is his second trip to West Asia this week, days after his much-criticised&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/shuttle-diplomacy-blinken-meets-jordanian-king-palestinian-president-abbas-in-amman-646310">shuttle diplomacy</a>&nbsp;in the region failed to yield geopolitical results aimed towards a purported&nbsp;de-escalation of Israel-Hamas war and access to&nbsp;humanitarian aid into Gaza Strip.</p>

<p>Blinken&nbsp;is expected to push the Israeli government for "humanitarian pauses" in its assault on Gaza amid Biden administration's purported efforts for the release of Hamas-held hostages.</p>

<p>While attack by the Hamas terrorists led to the brutal killings of more than 1,400 Israelis, mostly civilians, the retaliatory action by Israel has killed&nbsp;more than 8,500 people, two-thirds of them women and children, according to the Hamas-run Gaza health ministry.</p>

<h2><strong>Antony Blinken's second West Asia visit in less than three weeks</strong></h2>

<p>Blinken's second wartime visit to West Asia is aimed at seeking&nbsp;"urgent mechanisms" to reduce regional tensions over the Israel-Hamas war.</p>

<p>"Secretary Blinken will travel to Israel on Friday for meetings with members of the Israeli government, and then will make other stops in the region," State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller said.</p>

<p>Antony Blinken's previous visit to the region concluded on October 15, in what came to be known as "shuttle diplomacy" for the sheer number of&nbsp;trips and meetings the US Secretary of State had with the leaders of a host of countries, including Saudi Arabia, Jordan and Egypt.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The US diplomat made&nbsp;over a dozen stops in Jordan, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Egypt and back in Israel.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;US, Russian bids on Israel-Hamas war fail at Security Council</strong></p>

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<p>Blinken's visits were targeted towards&nbsp;an immediate de-escalation of violence in the region as well as a humanitarian corridor via Egypt's Rafah crossing to ensure the access of humanitarian aid into Gaza Strip. They also aimed at laying the groundwork for a leaders' summit in Jordan where the US President Joe Biden was supposed to meet Jordan's King Abdullah II, Egypt's President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and Palestine Authority President Mahmoud Abbas.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Blinken's shuttle diplomacy failed to claim even partial success.</p>

<p>While the war between Israel and Hamas continues to rage, leading to multiple crises in the blockaded Palestinian region, the humanitarian aid inside Gaza via Egypt's Rafah crossing went over two weeks after the conflict first began in the region.&nbsp;</p>

<p>But the biggest diplomatic setback for the Biden administration came when US President Joe Biden's West Asia visit was forced to be cut down to only Israel. The development occurred after Jordan unilaterally called off&nbsp;a four-way summit between Joe Biden and the&nbsp;leaders of&nbsp;Amman, Cairo and Ramallah—the de-facto administrative capital of Palestine Authority.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/the-capitals-washingtons-waning-political-capital-in-west-asia-delays-aid-into-gaza-strip-649883">The Capitals: Washington's waning political capital in West Asia delays aid into Gaza Strip</a></strong></p>

<p>Jordan called off the summit immediately after Israel was blamed for an attack on an hospital in Gaza but Tel Aviv&nbsp;denied any role and blamed a 'misfired' rocket by Islamic Jehad for the hundreds of casualties in the incident.&nbsp;<br />
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The death toll at the hospital was also described as "exaggerated" by the Western intelligence agencies. However, the four-way leaders' summit was called off despite Biden administration's&nbsp;deployment of its Secretary of State Antony Blinken for diplomatic engagements in the region in the immediate days following the beginning of the war between Israel and Hamas.</p>

<p>The development was described as a sign of Washington's waning political capital in the region.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"The Jordanian government’s cancellation of President Biden’s trip serves as a glaring indicator of the United States’ waning political capital in the Middle East," Raed Jarrar, Advocacy Director at Washington-based Democracy For The Arab World Now (DAWN) non-profit, had told WION.</p>

<p><strong>Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/spotlight-on-washingtons-waning-political-capital-after-gaza-hospital-blast-sinks-bidens-jordan-summit-648187">Spotlight on Washington's waning political capital after Gaza hospital blast sinks Biden's Jordan summit&nbsp;</a></strong></p>

<p>The White House said later that Biden had spoken on Tuesday (Oct 31) with&nbsp;Jordan's King Abdullah, where Blinken visited multiple times during his first leg to West Asia visit.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Biden and King Abdullah II "discussed urgent mechanisms to stem violence, calm rhetoric, and reduce regional tensions," a White House statement said.</p>

<p>It added that the two leaders "agreed that it is critical to ensure that Palestinians are not forcibly displaced outside of Gaza" and that Biden had "confirmed unwavering US support for Jordan and His Majesty's leadership."</p>

<h2><strong>Blinken's second leg&nbsp;of wartime West Asia visit: What is new this time?&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>The ongoing Israeli campaign in Gaza Strip purportedly aims to dismantle Hamas, which controls the blockaded region since 2007, after ousting the relatively&nbsp;moderate Fatah,&nbsp;a Palestinian nationalist and social democratic political party and the largest faction of the confederated multi-party Palestine Liberation Organization.</p>

<p>Hamas ousted the Palestinian Authority&nbsp;from Gaza in 2007 following bloody fighting, a year after winning the elections&nbsp;in Palestinian legislative elections.</p>

<p>While the Gaza Strip is controlled by Hamas (designated a terrorist group by the US and the UK), the Palestinian region of West Bank&nbsp;is partly controlled by Palestine Authority which has effectively been deemed as a legitimate stakeholder in Palestinian political process.</p>

<p>Blinken has called upon a&nbsp;potentially "revitalised" Palestinian Authority to retake the control of Gaza if Israel succeeds in its goal of toppling Hamas. But for that, regional partners&nbsp;— including Qatar which hosts a number of Hamas leaders designated as terrorists by the West&nbsp;— must come on-board.</p>

<p>"At some point, what would make the most sense would be for an effective and revitalised Palestinian Authority to have governance and ultimately security responsibility for Gaza," Blinken told a Senate hearing on October 31.</p>

<p>"Whether you can get there in one step is a big question that we have to look at. And if you can’t, then there are other temporary arrangements that may involve a number of other countries in the region," Blinken said. "It may involve international agencies that would help provide for both security and governance."<br />
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The US Secretary of State Antony Blinken landed in Israel's Tel Aviv on Friday (Nov 3) in what is his second trip to West Asia this week, days after his much-criticised shuttle diplomacy in the region failed to yield geopolitical results aimed towards a purported de-escalation of Israel-Hamas war and access to humanitarian aid into Gaza Strip.

The US Secretary of State Antony Blinken landed in Israel's Tel Aviv on Friday (Nov 3) in what is his second trip to West Asia this week, days after his much-criticised shuttle diplomacy in the region failed to yield geopolitical results aimed towards a purported de-escalation of Israel-Hamas war and access to humanitarian aid into Gaza Strip. Blinken is expected to push the Israeli government for "humanitarian pauses" in its assault on Gaza amid Biden administration's purported efforts for the release of Hamas-held hostages. While attack by the Hamas terrorists led to the brutal killings of more than 1,400 Israelis, mostly civilians, the retaliatory action by Israel has killed more than 8,500 people, two-thirds of them women and children, according to the Hamas-run Gaza health ministry. Antony Blinken's second West Asia visit in less than three weeks Blinken's second wartime visit to West Asia is aimed at seeking "urgent mechanisms" to reduce regional tensions over the Israel-Hamas war. "Secretary Blinken will travel to Israel on Friday for meetings with members of the Israeli government, and then will make other stops in the region," State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller said. Antony Blinken's previous visit to the region concluded on October 15, in what came to be known as "shuttle diplomacy" for the sheer number of trips and meetings the US Secretary of State had with the leaders of a host of countries, including Saudi Arabia, Jordan and Egypt. The US diplomat made over a dozen stops in Jordan, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Egypt and back in Israel. Also watch | US, Russian bids on Israel-Hamas war fail at Security Council × Blinken's visits were targeted towards an immediate de-escalation of violence in the region as well as a humanitarian corridor via Egypt's Rafah crossing to ensure the access of humanitarian aid into Gaza Strip. They also aimed at laying the groundwork for a leaders' summit in Jordan where the US President Joe Biden was supposed to meet Jordan's King Abdullah II, Egypt's President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and Palestine Authority President Mahmoud Abbas. Blinken's shuttle diplomacy failed to claim even partial success. While the war between Israel and Hamas continues to rage, leading to multiple crises in the blockaded Palestinian region, the humanitarian aid inside Gaza via Egypt's Rafah crossing went over two weeks after the conflict first began in the region. But the biggest diplomatic setback for the Biden administration came when US President Joe Biden's West Asia visit was forced to be cut down to only Israel. The development occurred after Jordan unilaterally called off a four-way summit between Joe Biden and the leaders of Amman, Cairo and Ramallah—the de-facto administrative capital of Palestine Authority. Also read | The Capitals: Washington's waning political capital in West Asia delays aid into Gaza Strip Jordan called off the summit immediately after Israel was blamed for an attack on an hospital in Gaza but Tel Aviv denied any role and blamed a 'misfired' rocket by Islamic Jehad for the hundreds of casualties in the incident. The death toll at the hospital was also described as "exaggerated" by the Western intelligence agencies. However, the four-way leaders' summit was called off despite Biden administration's deployment of its Secretary of State Antony Blinken for diplomatic engagements in the region in the immediate days following the beginning of the war between Israel and Hamas. The development was described as a sign of Washington's waning political capital in the region. "The Jordanian government’s cancellation of President Biden’s trip serves as a glaring indicator of the United States’ waning political capital in the Middle East," Raed Jarrar, Advocacy Director at Washington-based Democracy For The Arab World Now (DAWN) non-profit, had told WION. Also read | Spotlight on Washington's waning political capital after Gaza hospital blast sinks Biden's Jordan summit The White House said later that Biden had spoken on Tuesday (Oct 31) with Jordan's King Abdullah, where Blinken visited multiple times during his first leg to West Asia visit. Biden and King Abdullah II "discussed urgent mechanisms to stem violence, calm rhetoric, and reduce regional tensions," a White House statement said. It added that the two leaders "agreed that it is critical to ensure that Palestinians are not forcibly displaced outside of Gaza" and that Biden had "confirmed unwavering US support for Jordan and His Majesty's leadership." Blinken's second leg of wartime West Asia visit: What is new this time? The ongoing Israeli campaign in Gaza Strip purportedly aims to dismantle Hamas, which controls the blockaded region since 2007, after ousting the relatively moderate Fatah, a Palestinian nationalist and social democratic political party and the largest faction of the confederated multi-party Palestine Liberation Organization. Hamas ousted the Palestinian Authority from Gaza in 2007 following bloody fighting, a year after winning the elections in Palestinian legislative elections. While the Gaza Strip is controlled by Hamas (designated a terrorist group by the US and the UK), the Palestinian region of West Bank is partly controlled by Palestine Authority which has effectively been deemed as a legitimate stakeholder in Palestinian political process. Blinken has called upon a potentially "revitalised" Palestinian Authority to retake the control of Gaza if Israel succeeds in its goal of toppling Hamas. But for that, regional partners — including Qatar which hosts a number of Hamas leaders designated as terrorists by the West — must come on-board. "At some point, what would make the most sense would be for an effective and revitalised Palestinian Authority to have governance and ultimately security responsibility for Gaza," Blinken told a Senate hearing on October 31. "Whether you can get there in one step is a big question that we have to look at. And if you can’t, then there are other temporary arrangements that may involve a number of other countries in the region," Blinken said. "It may involve international agencies that would help provide for both security and governance." (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>The war between Israel and Hamas continues to rage on as Israel expanded its ground operations in Gaza and Hamas said they were engaged in "heavy fighting". Worldwide, leaders underlined the need for increasing aid to Gaza amid weeks of bombardment after the October 7 attacks by Hamas on Israel that left over 1,400 Israelis dead.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Men owing allegiance to Hamas&nbsp;infiltrated across the Gaza border on October 7 in the deadliest attack in Israel's history, killing more than 1,400 people, mostly civilians, and taking 226 people hostage.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;Israel-Hamas war: Netanyahu warns Palestinians to evacuate Northern Gaza strip</strong></p>

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<p>The Hamas-controlled health ministry in Gaza says the retaliatory Israeli bombardment has killed more than 8,000 people, mainly civilians and half of them children.</p>

<h2><strong>Over 1.2 million people displaced in Gaza: UN</strong></h2>

<p>The United Nations said that more than half of Gaza's 2.4 million people are displaced amid the ongoing war and thousands of buildings are destroyed.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israeli-pm-benjamin-netanyahu-blames-security-chiefs-over-hamas-attack-deletes-post-after-uproar-652696">Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu blames security chiefs over Hamas attack, deletes post after uproar</a></strong></p>

<p>Israel began its ground operations inside Gaza late Friday (Oct 27), which continued before being expanded over the weekend as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced a new stage of war.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Joe Biden dials Netanyahu, Egypt's president</strong></h2>

<p>On Sunday (Oct 29), US President Joe Biden dialled Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and, according to the White House,&nbsp;"underscored the need to immediately and significantly increase the flow of humanitarian assistance to meet the needs of civilians in Gaza".</p>

<p>In a separate call with President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi of Egypt, which borders Gaza to the south, the two leaders "committed to the significant acceleration and increase of assistance", the White House said.</p>

<p>UN chief Antonio Guterres said the situation was "growing more desperate by the hour" amid an ongoing state of war.</p>

<h2><strong>Civil order is starting to break down: United Nations</strong></h2>

<p>The UN agency for Palestinian refugees, UNRWA, said "thousands of people" broke into several of its warehouses and distribution centres in Gaza, grabbing basic items like flour and hygiene supplies.</p>

<p>"This is a worrying sign that civil order is starting to break down," it said.</p>

<h2><strong>'All areas are dangerous'&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>On Sunday, Israel's Defense Forces (IDF)&nbsp;reportedly&nbsp;struck hundreds of Hamas targets and increased its ground forces in Gaza.</p>

<p>Communications were down in Gaza after Israel cut internet lines ahead of the intensification of its operations, although connectivity was gradually returning on Sunday.</p>

<p>The "burden" lies with Israel to distinguish between militants and innocent civilians in Gaza, US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan told CNN television.</p>

<p>Hagari again urged Palestinian civilians to go south "to a safer area", but residents remained wary as airstrikes continued.</p>

<p>Ibrahim Shandoughli, a 53-year-old from Jabaliya in northern Gaza was cited as saying by news agency AFP he and his family didn't go anywhere.</p>

<p>"Where do you want us to evacuate to? All the areas are dangerous."</p>

<h2><strong>Fears of expansion of conflict into West Asia</strong></h2>

<p>The Israeli ground operations in Gaza&nbsp;have heightened fears of the expansion of the war, with Iran's friends in the region,&nbsp;Lebanon, Syria, Iraq and Yemen, declining to steer clear of&nbsp;the conflict.</p>

<p>Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi warned on X,&nbsp;that Israel's "crimes have crossed the red lines, which may force everyone to take action".</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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The war between Israel and Hamas continues to rage on as Israel expanded its ground operations in Gaza and Hamas said they were engaged in "heavy fighting". Worldwide, leaders underlined the need for increasing aid to Gaza amid weeks of bombardment after the October 7 attacks by Hamas on Israel that left over 1,400 Israelis dead.

The war between Israel and Hamas continues to rage on as Israel expanded its ground operations in Gaza and Hamas said they were engaged in "heavy fighting". Worldwide, leaders underlined the need for increasing aid to Gaza amid weeks of bombardment after the October 7 attacks by Hamas on Israel that left over 1,400 Israelis dead. Men owing allegiance to Hamas infiltrated across the Gaza border on October 7 in the deadliest attack in Israel's history, killing more than 1,400 people, mostly civilians, and taking 226 people hostage. Also watch | Israel-Hamas war: Netanyahu warns Palestinians to evacuate Northern Gaza strip × The Hamas-controlled health ministry in Gaza says the retaliatory Israeli bombardment has killed more than 8,000 people, mainly civilians and half of them children. Over 1.2 million people displaced in Gaza: UN The United Nations said that more than half of Gaza's 2.4 million people are displaced amid the ongoing war and thousands of buildings are destroyed. Also read | Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu blames security chiefs over Hamas attack, deletes post after uproar Israel began its ground operations inside Gaza late Friday (Oct 27), which continued before being expanded over the weekend as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced a new stage of war. Joe Biden dials Netanyahu, Egypt's president On Sunday (Oct 29), US President Joe Biden dialled Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and, according to the White House, "underscored the need to immediately and significantly increase the flow of humanitarian assistance to meet the needs of civilians in Gaza". In a separate call with President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi of Egypt, which borders Gaza to the south, the two leaders "committed to the significant acceleration and increase of assistance", the White House said. UN chief Antonio Guterres said the situation was "growing more desperate by the hour" amid an ongoing state of war. Civil order is starting to break down: United Nations The UN agency for Palestinian refugees, UNRWA, said "thousands of people" broke into several of its warehouses and distribution centres in Gaza, grabbing basic items like flour and hygiene supplies. "This is a worrying sign that civil order is starting to break down," it said. 'All areas are dangerous' On Sunday, Israel's Defense Forces (IDF) reportedly struck hundreds of Hamas targets and increased its ground forces in Gaza. Communications were down in Gaza after Israel cut internet lines ahead of the intensification of its operations, although connectivity was gradually returning on Sunday. The "burden" lies with Israel to distinguish between militants and innocent civilians in Gaza, US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan told CNN television. Hagari again urged Palestinian civilians to go south "to a safer area", but residents remained wary as airstrikes continued. Ibrahim Shandoughli, a 53-year-old from Jabaliya in northern Gaza was cited as saying by news agency AFP he and his family didn't go anywhere. "Where do you want us to evacuate to? All the areas are dangerous." Fears of expansion of conflict into West Asia The Israeli ground operations in Gaza have heightened fears of the expansion of the war, with Iran's friends in the region, Lebanon, Syria, Iraq and Yemen, declining to steer clear of the conflict. Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi warned on X, that Israel's "crimes have crossed the red lines, which may force everyone to take action". (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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<p>US President Joe Biden, in his address from the Oval Office, slammed 'terrorists like Hamas and tyrants like Putin' and hailed the US as a 'beacon to the world', despite a chequered American interventionist record abroad that has left a trail of anarchy-fueled terrorism in West Asia and Afghanistan during the&nbsp;formative decades of the 21st century.</p>

<p>Biden's address came after his wartime visit to West Asia that was <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/spotlight-on-washingtons-waning-political-capital-after-gaza-hospital-blast-sinks-bidens-jordan-summit-648187">forced to be cut down to only Israel</a> after Jordan called off a four-way summit between the top leaders of Washington, Amman, Cairo and Ramallah—the de-facto administrative capital of Palestine Authority. The development emerged as a setback for the Biden administration which had deployed its <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/shuttle-diplomacy-blinken-meets-jordanian-king-palestinian-president-abbas-in-amman-646310">Secretary of State Antony Blinken for engagements in the region</a> in the immediate days following the beginning of the war between Israel and the Hamas militant group.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Biden said that during his visit to Israel, he told the Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that "we cannot give up on peace" while referring to the purported&nbsp;"mistakes" the US made in the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks. The "mistakes" that Biden referred to, include an invasion of Iraq under the false pretext of Weapons of Mass Destruction that left over 300,000 Iraqis dead, according to Watson Institute for International and Public Affairs.</p>

<p>This was preceded by an invasion of Afghanistan as a "war against terror" that concluded twenty years later in August 2021 following a devastating American withdrawal that reinstated hardliner Taliban as the country's rulers.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Biden hails India-Middle East-Europe economic corridor amid Israel-Hamas war</strong></h2>

<p>Biden, however, hailed the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/india-middle-east-europe-economic-corridor-to-change-the-face-of-the-middle-east-israel-pm-634703">India-Middle East-Europe economic&nbsp;corridor</a>&nbsp;-- announced earlier this year at the&nbsp;<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/the-capitals-delhi-delivers-as-the-voice-of-global-south-634649">New Delhi G20 summit</a> --&nbsp;as a project that is aimed at building a "better future for the Middle East", and the one that will make West Asia "more stable, better connected to its neighbours".&nbsp;</p>

<p>Biden said that with the "innovative projects such as India-Middle East-Europe economic&nbsp;corridor that we announced earlier this year in the summit of the world's biggest economies", the region will benefit with&nbsp;"predictable markets, more employment, less rage and less grievances."</p>

<p>"It benefits the people of the Middle East. It benefits us."</p>

<h2><strong>Russia and Hamas are out to 'annihilate' democracies: Biden</strong></h2>

<p>Biden on Thursday (October 19) claimed that&nbsp;Hamas and Russia are both out to "annihilate" democracies and made the case for assistance to Ukraine and Israel as a vital US interest.</p>

<p>Hamas and Russian President Vladimir Putin "represent different threats but they share this in common: they both want to completely annihilate a neighbouring democracy," Biden said.</p>

<p>Biden said that&nbsp;he would ask the US Congress&nbsp;to approve massive funding to help Ukraine and Israel, stating that it would become&nbsp;an investment that would strengthen the United States' future as a global leader.</p>

<p>"It is a smart investment that's going to pay dividends for American security for generations," Biden said.</p>

<p>"America is a beacon to the world. Still. Still," he said.</p>

<p>The White House is reportedly preparing a huge request to Congress for a $100 billion package that would include funding for Israel in its war against&nbsp;Hamas and also for Ukraine amid its war with Russia.</p>

<p>Right before the speech, Joe Biden spoke to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.</p>

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<p>In Tel Aviv on Wednesday, Biden backed Israel's effort to dismantle Hamas&nbsp;after the October 7 attacks by the Palestinian group left more than 1,400 Israeli civilians dead.</p>

<p>Biden is credited with having brokered a deal to get limited aid through Egypt into the Gaza Strip, where Israeli bombing since has killed at least 3,785 Palestinians, most of them civilians, according to the Hamas-controlled health ministry.</p>

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US President Joe Biden, in his address from the Oval Office, slammed 'terrorists like Hamas and tyrants like Putin' and hailed the US as a 'beacon to the world', despite a chequered American interventionist record abroad that has left a trail of anarchy-fueled terrorism in West Asia and Afghanistan during the formative decades of the 21st century.

US President Joe Biden, in his address from the Oval Office, slammed 'terrorists like Hamas and tyrants like Putin' and hailed the US as a 'beacon to the world', despite a chequered American interventionist record abroad that has left a trail of anarchy-fueled terrorism in West Asia and Afghanistan during the formative decades of the 21st century. Biden's address came after his wartime visit to West Asia that was forced to be cut down to only Israel after Jordan called off a four-way summit between the top leaders of Washington, Amman, Cairo and Ramallah—the de-facto administrative capital of Palestine Authority. The development emerged as a setback for the Biden administration which had deployed its Secretary of State Antony Blinken for engagements in the region in the immediate days following the beginning of the war between Israel and the Hamas militant group. Biden said that during his visit to Israel, he told the Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that "we cannot give up on peace" while referring to the purported "mistakes" the US made in the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks. The "mistakes" that Biden referred to, include an invasion of Iraq under the false pretext of Weapons of Mass Destruction that left over 300,000 Iraqis dead, according to Watson Institute for International and Public Affairs. This was preceded by an invasion of Afghanistan as a "war against terror" that concluded twenty years later in August 2021 following a devastating American withdrawal that reinstated hardliner Taliban as the country's rulers. Biden hails India-Middle East-Europe economic corridor amid Israel-Hamas war Biden, however, hailed the India-Middle East-Europe economic corridor -- announced earlier this year at the New Delhi G20 summit -- as a project that is aimed at building a "better future for the Middle East", and the one that will make West Asia "more stable, better connected to its neighbours". Biden said that with the "innovative projects such as India-Middle East-Europe economic corridor that we announced earlier this year in the summit of the world's biggest economies", the region will benefit with "predictable markets, more employment, less rage and less grievances." "It benefits the people of the Middle East. It benefits us." Russia and Hamas are out to 'annihilate' democracies: Biden Biden on Thursday (October 19) claimed that Hamas and Russia are both out to "annihilate" democracies and made the case for assistance to Ukraine and Israel as a vital US interest. Hamas and Russian President Vladimir Putin "represent different threats but they share this in common: they both want to completely annihilate a neighbouring democracy," Biden said. Biden said that he would ask the US Congress to approve massive funding to help Ukraine and Israel, stating that it would become an investment that would strengthen the United States' future as a global leader. "It is a smart investment that's going to pay dividends for American security for generations," Biden said. "America is a beacon to the world. Still. Still," he said. The White House is reportedly preparing a huge request to Congress for a $100 billion package that would include funding for Israel in its war against Hamas and also for Ukraine amid its war with Russia. Right before the speech, Joe Biden spoke to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Also read : Ukraine attacks Russian targets with missile system secretly given by the US In Tel Aviv on Wednesday, Biden backed Israel's effort to dismantle Hamas after the October 7 attacks by the Palestinian group left more than 1,400 Israeli civilians dead. Biden is credited with having brokered a deal to get limited aid through Egypt into the Gaza Strip, where Israeli bombing since has killed at least 3,785 Palestinians, most of them civilians, according to the Hamas-controlled health ministry. 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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<p>Israel announced on Saturday (Oct 28) that it would be recalling its diplomatic staff from Turkey following a fierce verbal attack by Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Israel's military operation against Hamas terrorists in Gaza at a pro-Palestine rally attended by several thousands.</p>

<h2><strong>What does it mean?</strong></h2>

<p>The decision has dealt a significant blow to the fragile attempts to bridge the geopolitical as well as geo-economic&nbsp;equations between the two West Asian nations. Israel-Turkey ties had been strained for nearly a decade and the two nations reappointed ambassadors to each other's capitals only last year.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Earlier, discussions were underway in relation to a US-backed natural gas pipeline project, which held the potential for closer and more enduring cooperation in the immediate future.</p>

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<p>At&nbsp;a massive rally in Istanbul, Erdogan drew an estimated crowd of 1.5 million supporters, who waved&nbsp;Turkish and Palestinian flags, news agency AFP reported.</p>

<p>WION could not immediately verify the number of attendants at Erdogan's rally.</p>

<p>Erdogan&nbsp;accused Israel of being an "occupier", a war criminal, and seeking to eradicate Palestinians.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>So Israel's actions came in response to Erdogan's grand pro-Palestine expression?</strong></h2>

<p>The diplomatic consequences unraveled shortly after Erdogan's speech.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Israeli Foreign Minister Eli Cohen stated, "Given the grave statements coming from Turkey, I have ordered the return of diplomatic representatives there."</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;Israel-Palestine war: Turkish President has fervently backed the Palestinian cause</strong></p>

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<p>Erdogan has been a prominent international advocate for Palestinian rights during his two-decade rule, initially taking a more cautious stance in the aftermath of the October 7 attack by Hamas but becoming increasingly vocal as the reported death toll from Israel's military response climbed.</p>

<p>He accused Israel of being manipulated by Western powers and blamed the West for the thousands of civilian casualties in Gaza.</p>

<p>The ongoing situation in West Asia remains tense, with Israel and Turkey's relations deteriorating further due to the recent events in Gaza and President Erdogan's impassioned rhetoric.</p>

<p>On October 7, Hamas militants launched a brutal assault&nbsp;in which they killed approximately 1,400 people, primarily civilians, and took over 220 hostages. The Hamas-controlled health ministry in Gaza reported that Israeli airstrikes had resulted in the deaths of 7,703 people, with the majority being civilians and over 3,500 of them children.</p>

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Israel announced on Saturday (Oct 28) that it would be recalling its diplomatic staff from Turkey following a fierce verbal attack by Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Israel's military operation against Hamas terrorists in Gaza at a pro-Palestine rally attended by several thousands.

Israel announced on Saturday (Oct 28) that it would be recalling its diplomatic staff from Turkey following a fierce verbal attack by Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Israel's military operation against Hamas terrorists in Gaza at a pro-Palestine rally attended by several thousands. What does it mean? The decision has dealt a significant blow to the fragile attempts to bridge the geopolitical as well as geo-economic equations between the two West Asian nations. Israel-Turkey ties had been strained for nearly a decade and the two nations reappointed ambassadors to each other's capitals only last year. Earlier, discussions were underway in relation to a US-backed natural gas pipeline project, which held the potential for closer and more enduring cooperation in the immediate future. Also read | Israel-Hamas war: Erdogan addresses huge pro-Palestinian rally, says massacre in Gaza a product of West At a massive rally in Istanbul, Erdogan drew an estimated crowd of 1.5 million supporters, who waved Turkish and Palestinian flags, news agency AFP reported. WION could not immediately verify the number of attendants at Erdogan's rally. Erdogan accused Israel of being an "occupier", a war criminal, and seeking to eradicate Palestinians. So Israel's actions came in response to Erdogan's grand pro-Palestine expression? The diplomatic consequences unraveled shortly after Erdogan's speech. Israeli Foreign Minister Eli Cohen stated, "Given the grave statements coming from Turkey, I have ordered the return of diplomatic representatives there." Also watch | Israel-Palestine war: Turkish President has fervently backed the Palestinian cause × Erdogan has been a prominent international advocate for Palestinian rights during his two-decade rule, initially taking a more cautious stance in the aftermath of the October 7 attack by Hamas but becoming increasingly vocal as the reported death toll from Israel's military response climbed. He accused Israel of being manipulated by Western powers and blamed the West for the thousands of civilian casualties in Gaza. The ongoing situation in West Asia remains tense, with Israel and Turkey's relations deteriorating further due to the recent events in Gaza and President Erdogan's impassioned rhetoric. On October 7, Hamas militants launched a brutal assault in which they killed approximately 1,400 people, primarily civilians, and took over 220 hostages. The Hamas-controlled health ministry in Gaza reported that Israeli airstrikes had resulted in the deaths of 7,703 people, with the majority being civilians and over 3,500 of them children. (With inputs from agencies) 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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<p>The United States has reportedly urged China to leverage its relationships in West Asia, particularly with Iran, to prevent the expansion of Israel-Hamas war in the&nbsp;region. The reported request comes days after US President Joe Biden's wartime Israel visit failed to even establish a leadership-to-leadership engagement with Arab leaders.</p>

<p>The diplomatic effort took place during what has been the first visit by a Chinese foreign minister to Washington since 2018.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Wang held extensive meetings with the US President Joe Biden, Secretary of State Antony Blinken, and National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan. Among the topics discussed was the possibility of a summit between Biden and Chinese leader Xi Jinping at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum in San Francisco the following month.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;China &amp; US need to resume comprehensive dialogue: China FM Wang Yi | World News | WION</strong></p>

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<p>"We pressed China to take a more constructive approach, and that would include of course their engagements with the Iranians to urge calm," a senior US official was quoted as saying by Financial Times after the meetings with Wang.</p>

<p>"China obviously has relations in the region . . . We think it should be using those connections to call for calm on all sides. And I think some of their comments publicly have focused in one particular direction."</p>

<h2><strong>Israel-Hamas war: What is Washington's primary concern?</strong></h2>

<p>The primary worry for the US is the potential for Iranian military support to Hamas or Hezbollah, which could escalate the conflict in the region.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The US officials have encouraged China to take a more constructive approach in its engagement with Iran, advocating for de-escalation.</p>

<h2><strong>Has Beijing's influence outgrown Washington's in West Asia?</strong></h2>

<p>In March 2023, China outfoxed the&nbsp;US-led West after it succeeded in brokering an <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iran-saudi-arabia-restore-ties-as-china-brokered-deal-outfoxes-west-570766">Iran-Saudi Arabia deal to restore the bilateral&nbsp;ties</a> between Shia and Sunni powerhouses respectively.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Recently, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/spotlight-on-washingtons-waning-political-capital-after-gaza-hospital-blast-sinks-bidens-jordan-summit-648187">Washington's waning political capital</a> in the region was in spotlight after a four-way leaders' summit between US President Joe Biden, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, Jordan's King Abdullah II, and Palestine Authority President&nbsp;Mahmoud Abbas was unilaterally cancelled by host Jordan after a deadly mass casualty at a Gaza hospital earlier this month, even though Israel presented evidence that it had no role and a rocket misfired from Gaza had led to the tragedy.</p>

<p>The unilateral cancellation of Biden's visit with Arab leaders occurred despite US Secretary of State Antony Blinken's shuttle diplomacy in the region when he established in-person contact with leaders in the region.<br />
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On October 27, China issued an unprecedented statement saying it will "strongly oppose any external forces interfering in Iran's internal affairs", in a veiled reference to Washington's warnings to Iran against indulging in conflict between Israel and Hamas.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Thereby, Beijing appears to have an edge&nbsp;over Washington when it comes to securing a goal towards a semblance of stability in West Asia.</p>

<h2><b>Wang Yi China visit: What else is on the cards?</b></h2>

<p>The discussions reportedly touched upon regional concerns, including actions in the South China Sea and the need for peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait.</p>

<p>Furthermore, the US raised the issue of counter-narcotics with China, urging Beijing&nbsp;to crack down on the export of chemicals used in the production of Fentanyl, a synthetic opioid responsible for a significant number of deaths among the young Americans.</p>

<p>Another topic of importance in the discussions was the re-establishment of military-to-military channels.</p>

<p>The US expressed its desire to reopen these channels, which China had previously shut down after then-House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan the previous y</p>

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The United States has reportedly urged China to leverage its relationships in West Asia, particularly with Iran, to prevent the expansion of Israel-Hamas war in the region.

The United States has reportedly urged China to leverage its relationships in West Asia, particularly with Iran, to prevent the expansion of Israel-Hamas war in the region. The reported request comes days after US President Joe Biden's wartime Israel visit failed to even establish a leadership-to-leadership engagement with Arab leaders. The diplomatic effort took place during what has been the first visit by a Chinese foreign minister to Washington since 2018. Wang held extensive meetings with the US President Joe Biden, Secretary of State Antony Blinken, and National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan. Among the topics discussed was the possibility of a summit between Biden and Chinese leader Xi Jinping at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum in San Francisco the following month. Also watch | China & US need to resume comprehensive dialogue: China FM Wang Yi | World News | WION × "We pressed China to take a more constructive approach, and that would include of course their engagements with the Iranians to urge calm," a senior US official was quoted as saying by Financial Times after the meetings with Wang. "China obviously has relations in the region . . . We think it should be using those connections to call for calm on all sides. And I think some of their comments publicly have focused in one particular direction." Israel-Hamas war: What is Washington's primary concern? The primary worry for the US is the potential for Iranian military support to Hamas or Hezbollah, which could escalate the conflict in the region. The US officials have encouraged China to take a more constructive approach in its engagement with Iran, advocating for de-escalation. Has Beijing's influence outgrown Washington's in West Asia? In March 2023, China outfoxed the US-led West after it succeeded in brokering an Iran-Saudi Arabia deal to restore the bilateral ties between Shia and Sunni powerhouses respectively. Recently, Washington's waning political capital in the region was in spotlight after a four-way leaders' summit between US President Joe Biden, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, Jordan's King Abdullah II, and Palestine Authority President Mahmoud Abbas was unilaterally cancelled by host Jordan after a deadly mass casualty at a Gaza hospital earlier this month, even though Israel presented evidence that it had no role and a rocket misfired from Gaza had led to the tragedy. The unilateral cancellation of Biden's visit with Arab leaders occurred despite US Secretary of State Antony Blinken's shuttle diplomacy in the region when he established in-person contact with leaders in the region. On October 27, China issued an unprecedented statement saying it will "strongly oppose any external forces interfering in Iran's internal affairs", in a veiled reference to Washington's warnings to Iran against indulging in conflict between Israel and Hamas. Thereby, Beijing appears to have an edge over Washington when it comes to securing a goal towards a semblance of stability in West Asia. Wang Yi China visit: What else is on the cards? The discussions reportedly touched upon regional concerns, including actions in the South China Sea and the need for peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait. Furthermore, the US raised the issue of counter-narcotics with China, urging Beijing to crack down on the export of chemicals used in the production of Fentanyl, a synthetic opioid responsible for a significant number of deaths among the young Americans. Another topic of importance in the discussions was the re-establishment of military-to-military channels. The US expressed its desire to reopen these channels, which China had previously shut down after then-House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan the previous y 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.

China outfoxing US in West Asia? Washington asks Beijing to pull Tehran away from Israel-Hamas war

<p>Israel's military has shared a handwritten note which they claimed was found on the body of a Hamas militant, which appears to suggest the men owing allegiance to the Gaza-based group were encouraged to remove the heads, hearts and livers of their Israeli victims during the October 7 assault.</p>

<p>The note, according to Israel's Defense Forces (IDF) was&nbsp;recovered from the body of a Hamas militant who took part in the carnage of Israeli civilians. The note comes&nbsp;with purported&nbsp;instructions from Hamas&nbsp;commanders to behead Israelis.</p>

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<p><em>Note allegedly found with a Hamas man | x/@idfonline</em></p>

<p>Israel Defense Forces spokesperson Brig. Gen. Daniel Hagari made the claims regarding the letter to CBS News.</p>

<p>"You must sharpen the blades of your swords and be pure in your intentions before Allah. Know that the enemy is a disease that has no cure, except beheading and removing the hearts and livers. Attack them!" the note reads in Arabic, according to the Jerusalem Post.</p>

<p>Hagari reacted to the note by stating that Hamas must be defeated.</p>

<p>"The Oct 7 massacre is something that I haven’t seen through my life," he told CBS News.</p>

<p>"This is a war. We have to fight. There is only one goal: Defeat Hamas. Kill the leaders of terror and bring our people home."</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;Israel-Hamas war: Shocking, gruesome images of babies killed during Hamas attack released</strong></p>

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<p>When asked about his message to Hamas, he said: "We have only one country. It’s Israel. It’s our democracy, it’s our country. We’re not going anywhere. We’re going to fight for our country and we’re going to use all the means we can."</p>

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<p>The past 18 days of Israel-Hamas war have led to more Palestinian deaths than 15 years of the Israel-Palestine conflict combined.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Gaza reported its highest single-day death toll of over 700 people in the ongoing war&nbsp;on Tuesday (Oct 25), according to the United Nations.</p>

<p>The war began on Oct 7 after men owing allegiance to Hamas infiltrated Israel and killed over 1,400 Israeli citizens, mostly civilians and took over 200 Israelis hostage into Gaza Strip.</p>

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Israel's military has shared a handwritten note which they claimed was found on the body of a Hamas militant, which appears to suggest the men owing allegiance to the Gaza-based group were encouraged to remove the heads, hearts and livers of their Israeli victims during the October 7 assault.

Israel's military has shared a handwritten note which they claimed was found on the body of a Hamas militant, which appears to suggest the men owing allegiance to the Gaza-based group were encouraged to remove the heads, hearts and livers of their Israeli victims during the October 7 assault. The note, according to Israel's Defense Forces (IDF) was recovered from the body of a Hamas militant who took part in the carnage of Israeli civilians. The note comes with purported instructions from Hamas commanders to behead Israelis. Note allegedly found with a Hamas man | x/@idfonline Israel Defense Forces spokesperson Brig. Gen. Daniel Hagari made the claims regarding the letter to CBS News. "You must sharpen the blades of your swords and be pure in your intentions before Allah. Know that the enemy is a disease that has no cure, except beheading and removing the hearts and livers. Attack them!" the note reads in Arabic, according to the Jerusalem Post. Hagari reacted to the note by stating that Hamas must be defeated. "The Oct 7 massacre is something that I haven’t seen through my life," he told CBS News. "This is a war. We have to fight. There is only one goal: Defeat Hamas. Kill the leaders of terror and bring our people home." Also watch | Israel-Hamas war: Shocking, gruesome images of babies killed during Hamas attack released × When asked about his message to Hamas, he said: "We have only one country. It’s Israel. It’s our democracy, it’s our country. We’re not going anywhere. We’re going to fight for our country and we’re going to use all the means we can." Also read | Israel Vs Hamas: Reports of Israeli babies being massacred create shockwaves The past 18 days of Israel-Hamas war have led to more Palestinian deaths than 15 years of the Israel-Palestine conflict combined. Gaza reported its highest single-day death toll of over 700 people in the ongoing war on Tuesday (Oct 25), according to the United Nations. The war began on Oct 7 after men owing allegiance to Hamas infiltrated Israel and killed over 1,400 Israeli citizens, mostly civilians and took over 200 Israelis hostage into Gaza Strip. 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.

'Beheading, removing of hearts': Israel claims note found on Hamas man's body called to commit atrocities

Volunteers helped gravediggers working overtime at Israel's main military as burials continued for soldiers slain in an unprecedented mass-infiltration by Palestinian gunmen from the Gaza Strip.

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<p>Israel has effectively stopped issuing visas to the officials of United Nations starting Wednesday (Oct 25), a day after the UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres indicated that Hamas'&nbsp;assault on Israeli civilians on October 7 was prompted by Israeli occupation of Palestinian territories, which Guterres earlier on October 25 said was 'misreported'.</p>

<p>"The attacks by Hamas did not happen in a vacuum. Palestinians have been subjected to 56 years of suffocating occupation. But their grievances cannot justify the appalling attacks by Hamas. Those attacks cannot justify the collective punishment of the Palestinians," Guterres had said.</p>

<p>Later on October 25, Guterres clarified that his remarks were misrepresented.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;Israel-Hamas war: UN Chief, Antonio Guterres remarks sparks row</strong></p>

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<p>"I am shocked by misrepresentations by some of my statement yesterday in the Security Council -- as if I was justifying acts of terror by Hamas," Guterres told reporters.</p>

<h2><strong>Uproar grows in Israel for Guterres to issue apology</strong></h2>

<p>Israeli officials have been railing against the UN chief and demands have erupted from inside Israel for an apology from the UN chief. The chairperson of Yad Vashem Holocaust museum in Jerusalem said that Guterres "failed the test" of the "Never again" call to prevent any event towards the extermination of Jewish population after the events of second world war.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Guterres’s comments drew widespread&nbsp;outrage in Israel.</p>

<p>Israel’s ambassador to the United Nations Gilad Erdan described them as "shocking" and demanded that the secretary general resign.</p>

<p>Foreign Minister Eli Cohen reportedly&nbsp;cancelled a meeting with Guterres, and Minister Benny Gantz labeled the UN chief a "terror apologist."</p>

<p>The strongly worded reactions continued on Wednesday morning.</p>

<p>Israel's foreign ministry wrote on X, that Guterres’s remarks "provoke anger and astonishment and tarnish both him and the organization he heads," and reflect "a biased and distorted attitude towards Israel on the part of the UN and especially on the part of the Secretary-General himself."</p>

<p>"The UN Secretary-General must retract his words, engage in deep personal soul-searching and apologize for his statement, which distressed millions of Israelis who are still experiencing the consequences of the murderous terrorist attack of October 7," the ministry added.</p>

<h2><strong>Israel's new visa policy towards UN officials</strong></h2>

<p>Israel’s ambassador to the United Nations Gilad Erdan, in an interview with Army Radio, vowed to teach the UN a lesson with a punishing visa policy.</p>

<p>"Due to his remarks, we will refuse to issue visas to UN representatives," Erdan said. "We have already refused a visa for Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs Martin Griffiths. The time has come to teach them a lesson."</p>


Israel has effectively stopped issuing visas to the officials of United Nations starting Wednesday (Oct 25), a day after the UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres indicated that Hamas' assault on Israeli civilians on October 7 was prompted by Israeli occupation of Palestinian territories, which Guterres earlier on October 25 said was 'misreported'.

Israel has effectively stopped issuing visas to the officials of United Nations starting Wednesday (Oct 25), a day after the UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres indicated that Hamas' assault on Israeli civilians on October 7 was prompted by Israeli occupation of Palestinian territories, which Guterres earlier on October 25 said was 'misreported'. "The attacks by Hamas did not happen in a vacuum. Palestinians have been subjected to 56 years of suffocating occupation. But their grievances cannot justify the appalling attacks by Hamas. Those attacks cannot justify the collective punishment of the Palestinians," Guterres had said. Later on October 25, Guterres clarified that his remarks were misrepresented. Also watch | Israel-Hamas war: UN Chief, Antonio Guterres remarks sparks row × "I am shocked by misrepresentations by some of my statement yesterday in the Security Council -- as if I was justifying acts of terror by Hamas," Guterres told reporters. Uproar grows in Israel for Guterres to issue apology Israeli officials have been railing against the UN chief and demands have erupted from inside Israel for an apology from the UN chief. The chairperson of Yad Vashem Holocaust museum in Jerusalem said that Guterres "failed the test" of the "Never again" call to prevent any event towards the extermination of Jewish population after the events of second world war. Also read | Israeli envoy demands resignation of UN Chief over his ‘Hamas attacks not in a vacuum remark’ Guterres’s comments drew widespread outrage in Israel. Israel’s ambassador to the United Nations Gilad Erdan described them as "shocking" and demanded that the secretary general resign. Foreign Minister Eli Cohen reportedly cancelled a meeting with Guterres, and Minister Benny Gantz labeled the UN chief a "terror apologist." The strongly worded reactions continued on Wednesday morning. Israel's foreign ministry wrote on X, that Guterres’s remarks "provoke anger and astonishment and tarnish both him and the organization he heads," and reflect "a biased and distorted attitude towards Israel on the part of the UN and especially on the part of the Secretary-General himself." "The UN Secretary-General must retract his words, engage in deep personal soul-searching and apologize for his statement, which distressed millions of Israelis who are still experiencing the consequences of the murderous terrorist attack of October 7," the ministry added. Israel's new visa policy towards UN officials Israel’s ambassador to the United Nations Gilad Erdan, in an interview with Army Radio, vowed to teach the UN a lesson with a punishing visa policy. "Due to his remarks, we will refuse to issue visas to UN representatives," Erdan said. "We have already refused a visa for Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs Martin Griffiths. The time has come to teach them a lesson."

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