As a crippling humanitarian crisis unfolds in Gaza protests in solidarity with Palestinians have grown louder across the globe. Thousands have taken to the streets calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza from London to Madrid to Beirut and Islamabad, people have taken to the streets rallying in support of Palestinians and calling for an end to Israel's barrage of attacks on Gaza.

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As the war enters its fourth week and Israel continues to bombard areas in Gaza the hostilities have cost close to 8,600 Palestinian lives so fa. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ruled out a ceasefire. Netanyahu has already said his military is expanding into Gaza and the second stage of the war has started.

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As the war enters its fourth week and Israel continues to bombard areas in Gaza the hostilities have cost close to 8,600 Palestinian lives so far. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ruled out a ceasefire. Netanyahu has already said his military is expanding into Gaza and the second stage of the war has started. To understand this better watch this interview with the former Deputy Prime Minister of Israel, Natan Sharansky.

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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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The anger within the US against Israel's offensive is rising. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin testified to the Senate Appropriations Committee on Biden's request for $105 billion to fund ambitious plans for Ukraine, Israel and US border security.

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Bolivia’s government severed diplomatic relations with Israel on Tuesday, accusing it of carrying out “crimes against humanity” in Gaza, and Chile and Colombia recalled their ambassadors to Israel as they criticized the Israeli military offensive against Hamas terrorists.

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Yemen's Iran bread Houthis have joined the war against Israel. They have claimed to have launched a large number of ballistic missiles and drones towards Israel which is locked in a war against Hamas in Gaza. To know more watch this interview with a war correspondent & security analyst Mohammed Najib.

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Yemen's Houthis claim to have launched a barrage of ballistic and cruise missiles towards Israel. Israel's military has warned of a possible hostile aircraft intrusion. Israel has also used its long-range arrow air defence system for the first time since the war began.

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Yemen's Iran bread Houthis have joined the war against Israel. They have claimed to have launched a large number of ballistic missiles and drones towards Israel which is locked in a war against Hamas in Gaza.

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Dr. Iraj Elahi , Iran's ambassador to India, highlighted the significant potential for India to make a positive impact in the ongoing crisis in west Asia. He emphasized on India's increasing global stature, stating, "India historically, and traditionally, considering its political potential, its role internationally, its rising economy, its rising influence in the world, it can have a constructive role in this situation." West Asia region is in turmoil currently with deaths of 1400 Israeli and over 8000 Palestinians even as the ongoing Israel Hamas war rages. Speaking to our diplomatic correspondent Sidhant Sibal, Dr. Elahi underlined that India's unique position as a nation with strong diplomatic ties to both Israel and the Islamic world gave it a unique opportunity amid the crisis. He explained, "So India can, first of all, considering its good relations with Israel, it's good relations with Islamic world. It can play a constructive and strong role in reaching a ceasefire at this stage, in stopping the bloodbath in Palestine."

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An Israeli Defence Forces airstrike at the Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza has reportedly killed about 50 people and injured at least 100, the Hamas-controlled health ministry has said. Israel has claimed it conducted the at least six air strikes on residential buildings at the camp to kill a senior Hamas commander, and did not comment on the dozens of deaths that had been caused.

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<p>US intelligence agency FBI's Director Christopher Wray warned on Tuesday (Oct 31) that amid the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas, the US is "in a dangerous period" and the threat of targeted attacks, including hate crimes not seen in about a decade, remains high.</p>

<p>The threat perception of international terrorism in the United States was deemed remarkably low in recent years, especially after the territorial gains of the so-called Islamic State terror group were liberated in Iraq and Syria.</p>

<p>But recent reports in the US media citing&nbsp;senior American officials say Hamas' deadly Oct&nbsp;7 attack on Israel is likely to have&nbsp;implications for individuals in and beyond the United States.</p>

<p>"The reality is that the terrorism threat has been elevated throughout 2023, but the ongoing war in the Middle East has raised the threat of an attack against Americans in the United States to a whole other level," Christopher Wray said in testimony before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee.</p>

<h2><strong>FBI director falls short of comparing Hamas with ISIS</strong></h2>

<p>The Israeli leaders, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, have cited the brutalities committed by the men owing allegiance to Hamas to compare the group with ISIS.</p>

<p>"Hamas is ISIS" is a rallying cry of Israeli leaders amid the ongoing state of war in West Asia.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also watch | UN report blows lid off Al-Qaeda's plot to target India</strong></p>

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<p>Hamas' attack, which killed more than 1,400 people in Israel, "will serve as an inspiration the likes of which we haven't seen since ISIS launched its so-called caliphate years ago," Wray said.</p>

<h2><strong>Al-Qaeda rears its head against US after Hamas attacks</strong></h2>

<p>Wray said that&nbsp;while the FBI has no evidence of an imminent threat from a foreign terrorist group inside the United States, al-Qaeda has issued its most specific call for violence against the US after many&nbsp;years.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Besides, the Islamic State has urged its purported followers, often deemed as 'sleeper cells' by a number of intelligence agencies,&nbsp;to target Jewish people in the United States and Europe.</p>

<p>Christine Abizaid, the director of the National Counterterrorism Center said that the Israel-Hamas war has featured in al-Qaeda's propaganda since Oct&nbsp;7.</p>

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<p>"We have seen it from al-Qaeda affiliates, almost every single one of them," she was quoted as saying by Newsweek.</p>

<p>"We have also seen it from ISIS, which isn't ideologically aligned with a group like Hamas but is still leveraging this current conflict to try to sow the kind of violence, bring adherence to its cause in a kind of exploitative way."</p>

<p>Meanwhile, the FBI director said that the most significant concern for the FBI is extremist acts of violence, which could potentially be committed by lone individuals inspired by the terrorist groups.</p>

<p>"We have seen that already with the individual we arrested last week in Houston, who'd been studying how to build bombs and posted online about his support for killing Jews," Wray said. "And with the tragic killing of a <a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/us-illinois-man-charged-with-a-hate-crime-for-stabbing-a-6-year-old-muslim-boy-to-death-647456">6-year-old Muslim boy in Illinois</a> in what we're investigating as a federal hate crime."</p>

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US intelligence agency FBI's Director Christopher Wray warned on Tuesday (Oct 31) that amid the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas, the US is "in a dangerous period" and the threat of targeted attacks, including hate crimes not seen in about a decade, remains high.

US intelligence agency FBI's Director Christopher Wray warned on Tuesday (Oct 31) that amid the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas, the US is "in a dangerous period" and the threat of targeted attacks, including hate crimes not seen in about a decade, remains high. The threat perception of international terrorism in the United States was deemed remarkably low in recent years, especially after the territorial gains of the so-called Islamic State terror group were liberated in Iraq and Syria. But recent reports in the US media citing senior American officials say Hamas' deadly Oct 7 attack on Israel is likely to have implications for individuals in and beyond the United States. "The reality is that the terrorism threat has been elevated throughout 2023, but the ongoing war in the Middle East has raised the threat of an attack against Americans in the United States to a whole other level," Christopher Wray said in testimony before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee. FBI director falls short of comparing Hamas with ISIS The Israeli leaders, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, have cited the brutalities committed by the men owing allegiance to Hamas to compare the group with ISIS. "Hamas is ISIS" is a rallying cry of Israeli leaders amid the ongoing state of war in West Asia. Also watch | UN report blows lid off Al-Qaeda's plot to target India × Hamas' attack, which killed more than 1,400 people in Israel, "will serve as an inspiration the likes of which we haven't seen since ISIS launched its so-called caliphate years ago," Wray said. Al-Qaeda rears its head against US after Hamas attacks Wray said that while the FBI has no evidence of an imminent threat from a foreign terrorist group inside the United States, al-Qaeda has issued its most specific call for violence against the US after many years. Besides, the Islamic State has urged its purported followers, often deemed as 'sleeper cells' by a number of intelligence agencies, to target Jewish people in the United States and Europe. Christine Abizaid, the director of the National Counterterrorism Center said that the Israel-Hamas war has featured in al-Qaeda's propaganda since Oct 7. Also read | Taliban govt in Afghanistan is helping US to 'end' Al-Qaeda: President Joe Biden "We have seen it from al-Qaeda affiliates, almost every single one of them," she was quoted as saying by Newsweek. "We have also seen it from ISIS, which isn't ideologically aligned with a group like Hamas but is still leveraging this current conflict to try to sow the kind of violence, bring adherence to its cause in a kind of exploitative way." Meanwhile, the FBI director said that the most significant concern for the FBI is extremist acts of violence, which could potentially be committed by lone individuals inspired by the terrorist groups. "We have seen that already with the individual we arrested last week in Houston, who'd been studying how to build bombs and posted online about his support for killing Jews," Wray said. "And with the tragic killing of a 6-year-old Muslim boy in Illinois in what we're investigating as a federal hate crime." (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>An Israeli airstrike at a Hamas commander sent shockwaves through the densely populated Jabalia refugee camp in northern Gaza. It left behind a trail of catastrophic damage and a devastating loss of life with more than 50 Gazans dead, claimed Hamas-run Gazan health ministry.&nbsp;Eyewitnesses reportedly shared their harrowing accounts of the aftermath of the Israeli strikes.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Witnesses, while speaking to a Western media outlet, recalled what went down on ground zero as the Israeli air strike tore through the heart of the crowded camp.&nbsp;</p>

<p>With the Israel-Hamas war nearing one month, one survivor, Mohammad Ibrahim, recounted the terrifying moment reportedly saying, “I was waiting in line to buy bread when suddenly and without any prior warning seven to eight missiles fell.”&nbsp;<br />
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“There were seven to eight huge holes in the ground, full of killed people, body parts all over the place,” he said.</p>

<p>“It felt like the end of the world,” the survivor reportedly added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) claimed that the airstrike successfully targeted and killed Ibrahim Biari, a top Hamas commander, reported CNN.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, Hamas has denied that the commander was present in the refugee camp. In addition, it accused Israel of committing a "heinous crime" against innocent civilians, including children and women.</p>

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<p>Survivor Mohammad Al Aswad also painted a grim picture of the brutal attack on the Gaza refugee camp by Israel.</p>

<p>He said. "Children were carrying other injured children and running, with grey dust filling the air. Bodies were hanging on the rubble, many of them unrecognized. Some were bleeding, and others were burnt."</p>

<p>The chaos after the air strikes was intense as families amid the dust searched for their loved ones, especially since many children were playing in the neighbourhood at the time when the strike hit the refugee camp.</p>

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<p>The image that emerged from the scene was one of a massive crater amidst rubble and damaged buildings.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>IDF spokesperson Lt. Col. Richard Hecht defended the Israeli airstrike and accused Hamas of hiding behind human shields. According to the Palestinian Ministry of Health in Ramallah, Israel's bombardment of Gaza has claimed the lives of at least 8,485 people and left over 21,000 injured.</p>

<p>The world leaders are calling for an end to the violence that has been ensuing in Israel for weeks. The victims, survivors, and their families in Jabalia and throughout Gaza are bearing the burden of the war that is showing no signs of ending.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


An Israeli airstrike at a Hamas commander sent shockwaves through the densely populated Jabalia refugee camp in northern Gaza. It left behind a trail of catastrophic damage and a devastating loss of life with more than 50 Gazans dead, claimed Hamas-run Gazan health ministry.

An Israeli airstrike at a Hamas commander sent shockwaves through the densely populated Jabalia refugee camp in northern Gaza. It left behind a trail of catastrophic damage and a devastating loss of life with more than 50 Gazans dead, claimed Hamas-run Gazan health ministry. Eyewitnesses reportedly shared their harrowing accounts of the aftermath of the Israeli strikes. Witnesses, while speaking to a Western media outlet, recalled what went down on ground zero as the Israeli air strike tore through the heart of the crowded camp. With the Israel-Hamas war nearing one month, one survivor, Mohammad Ibrahim, recounted the terrifying moment reportedly saying, “I was waiting in line to buy bread when suddenly and without any prior warning seven to eight missiles fell.” “There were seven to eight huge holes in the ground, full of killed people, body parts all over the place,” he said. “It felt like the end of the world,” the survivor reportedly added. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) claimed that the airstrike successfully targeted and killed Ibrahim Biari, a top Hamas commander, reported CNN. However, Hamas has denied that the commander was present in the refugee camp. In addition, it accused Israel of committing a "heinous crime" against innocent civilians, including children and women. Also Read | Harsh justice for Hong Kong pro-democracy protestors; report reveals 'extraordinarily high' detention of youth Survivor Mohammad Al Aswad also painted a grim picture of the brutal attack on the Gaza refugee camp by Israel. He said. "Children were carrying other injured children and running, with grey dust filling the air. Bodies were hanging on the rubble, many of them unrecognized. Some were bleeding, and others were burnt." The chaos after the air strikes was intense as families amid the dust searched for their loved ones, especially since many children were playing in the neighbourhood at the time when the strike hit the refugee camp. Also Read | President Biden criticised for carrying 'cheat sheet' during press conference The image that emerged from the scene was one of a massive crater amidst rubble and damaged buildings. Watch | Israel-Palestine war: Hamas plans to release non Israeli hostages × IDF spokesperson Lt. Col. Richard Hecht defended the Israeli airstrike and accused Hamas of hiding behind human shields. According to the Palestinian Ministry of Health in Ramallah, Israel's bombardment of Gaza has claimed the lives of at least 8,485 people and left over 21,000 injured. The world leaders are calling for an end to the violence that has been ensuing in Israel for weeks. The victims, survivors, and their families in Jabalia and throughout Gaza are bearing the burden of the war that is showing no signs of ending. (With inputs from agencies)

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If Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina does not step down, the major opposition parties in Bangladesh may boycott the impending national elections. A Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) official has issued a warning for the boycott in light of the violent turn of events during the nation's political protests.

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The situation in West Asia is tense to say the least since the Hamas militants attacked Israel on October 7. Israel has retaliated with bombing the Gaza strip as it fights to eliminate the militant group.

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As the war between Israel and Hamas escalates our diplomatic correspondent Siddhant Sibbal discusses the ongoing conflict and the position of Iran in West Asia with Iran's ambassador to India. While asserting that Iran is not against Jews Dr. Iraj Elahi says that Israel is targeting innocent civilians in Gaza and refusing calls for a ceasefire.

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The Biden admiration is walking a tightrope on the issue of humanitarian pauses in Gaza after vetoing a United Nations resolution that would have paved the way for more Aid into Gaza. The White House has shifted its position to call for more aid in Gaza. The White House says 66 trucks of humanitarian assistance entered Gaza in the last 24 hours dozens of more trucks are expected to be cleared for deliveries.

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Yemen’s Houthi rebels claim they launched a “large number” of ballistic missiles and drones towards Israel and warned of more attacks to come.

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China's Alibaba and Baidu have dropped Israel’s official name from their digital maps available online. The move comes as Chinese internet is getting inundated with antisemitism following Israel-Hamas war. Watch this video for more.

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Following a Qatar-brokered deal, Egypt on Wednesday opened the Rafah border crossing for about 500 foreigners and some 80-90 injured Palestinians.

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Israeli airstrikes hit a densely populated refugee camp in the Gaza Strip, killing at least 50 Palestinians and a Hamas commander, and medics struggled to treat the casualties in the enclave where food, fuel and basic supplies are running scarce. Israel said on Wednesday nine soldiers had been killed since it sent armoured troops into Gaza following weeks of air bombardments in retaliation for an attack by Palestinian Hamas militants on southern Israeli towns on Oct. 7 and the taking of more than 200 hostages.

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