Israel-Palestine war: IDF release footage to 'prove' it's not responsible for Gaza strike

Tensions are high near the border between Israel and Lebanon. Israeli forces and Hezbollah are trading rocket fire. Saudi Arabia has requested that its citizens leave Lebanon in the meantime. Will Hezbollah enter the conflict?

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<p>The White House faced criticism after it shared an image of President Joe Biden meeting with US troops in Israel as the photo revealed the identities of the soldiers who were helping with the hostage situation.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The image showed Biden shaking hands with a soldier of the Delta Force, which is the US Army's elite counter-terrorism unit.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The post was deleted just an hour after it was posted and since then, the photo received more than 6,100 likes, and screenshots of the same were shared online.&nbsp;</p>

<p>It revealed the faces of three other Delta Force members and also showed a distinctive tattoo on the arm of a soldier, who was greeting Biden.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The caption of the now-deleted post read: "In Israel, President Biden met with first responders to thank them for their bravery and the work they're doing in response to the Hamas terrorist attacks."</p>

<p>Social media users accused the Biden administration of "compromising" the troops’ identities.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Sharing an edited picture, a US-based journalist claimed on X that the White House shared the image without obscuring the faces of what appeared to be special forces on Wednesday night.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The journalist wrote, "The Whitehouse media team shared this picture last night (I added the black boxes) without blurring or censoring the faces of the 'Delta Force' (CAG) operator's faces."&nbsp;</p>

<p>"They deleted it an hour later after hundreds of thousands had already viewed it. This is a massive failure on the Biden admin," he added.&nbsp;</p>

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<h2><strong>White House issues apology&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>Responding to the tricky situation, a White House spokesperson said, "We regret the error and any issues this may have caused."&nbsp;</p>

<p>When Hamas militants launched a surprise attack on Israel on Oct 7, they killed over 1,000 people and also took around 200 hostages.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The US and other Israeli allies are now helping to tackle the hostage situation as soon as possible.&nbsp;</p>

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The White House faced criticism after it shared an image of President Joe Biden meeting with US troops in Israel as the photo revealed the identities of the soldiers who were helping with the hostage situation.

The White House faced criticism after it shared an image of President Joe Biden meeting with US troops in Israel as the photo revealed the identities of the soldiers who were helping with the hostage situation. The image showed Biden shaking hands with a soldier of the Delta Force, which is the US Army's elite counter-terrorism unit. The post was deleted just an hour after it was posted and since then, the photo received more than 6,100 likes, and screenshots of the same were shared online. It revealed the faces of three other Delta Force members and also showed a distinctive tattoo on the arm of a soldier, who was greeting Biden. Also read: China rapidly expanding nuclear arsenal, to have 1,000 warheads by 2030: Pentagon The caption of the now-deleted post read: "In Israel, President Biden met with first responders to thank them for their bravery and the work they're doing in response to the Hamas terrorist attacks." Social media users accused the Biden administration of "compromising" the troops’ identities. Sharing an edited picture, a US-based journalist claimed on X that the White House shared the image without obscuring the faces of what appeared to be special forces on Wednesday night. The journalist wrote, "The Whitehouse media team shared this picture last night (I added the black boxes) without blurring or censoring the faces of the 'Delta Force' (CAG) operator's faces." "They deleted it an hour later after hundreds of thousands had already viewed it. This is a massive failure on the Biden admin," he added. Also read: Canadian visa services to face delays after New Delhi kicks out 41 diplomats The Whitehouse media team shared this picture last night (I added the black boxes) without blurring or censoring the faces of the “Delta Force” (CAG) operator’s faces. They deleted it an hour later after hundreds of thousands had already viewed it. This is a massive failure on… pic.twitter.com/ROegvYWzit — Sam Shoemate (@samosaur) October 19, 2023 × Watch: Hamas hostages: What we know so far × White House issues apology Responding to the tricky situation, a White House spokesperson said, "We regret the error and any issues this may have caused." When Hamas militants launched a surprise attack on Israel on Oct 7, they killed over 1,000 people and also took around 200 hostages. The US and other Israeli allies are now helping to tackle the hostage situation as soon as possible. (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.

White House faces backlash for accidentally revealing identities of US troops in Israel

Israel receives armoured vehicles from the US amid war with Hamas. These US vehicles will replace the Israeli vehicles damaged during the war. The shipment came after US President Joe Biden's visit to Israel.

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu encouraged soldiers from the IDF Golani Brigade 51st Battalion at an assembly point near Gaza, ahead of the expected battle with Hamas.

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The US Department of State has issued a rare worldwide caution travel advisory telling Americans to be on alert everywhere they go overseas. This due to increased tensions and potential for terror attacks as Israel's war with Hamas rages.

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<p>Up to six Chinese warships have been operating in West Asia over the past week, South China Morning Post reported on Thursday (Oct 19), citing reports. The naval presence was reported amid an escalating situation in West Asia due to the Israel-Hamas war.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Chinese Defence Ministry website said that the 44th Naval Escort Task Force has been involved in routine operations in the area since May.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Last week, it spent several days on a visit to Oman, and it also took part in a joint exercise with the country's navy. Chinese state media reported that the task force left the capital Muscat on Saturday, and was en route to an unspecified destination.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The report mentioned that the task force is from the People's Liberation Army Eastern Theatre, which includes the Zibo, a Type 052D guided-missile destroyer, and also the frigate Jingzhou. It also has the integrated supply ship Qiandaohu.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The new convoy is led by the PLA's Northern Theatre command and includes another Type 052 destroyer, the Urumqi, as well as the frigate Linyi and the supply ship Dongpinghu.</p>

<p>Notably, the US sent its most advanced carrier, the USS Gerald R Ford, and its battle group to the eastern Mediterranean amid the ongoing war. The Dwight D Eisenhower carrier strike group is also on its way to the region.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The current status of these warships is not known.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Several killed in Israeli strike at Gaza church, Hamas claims</strong></p>

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<h2><strong>Xi on Israel-Hamas war&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>This report coincided with Chinese leader Xi Jinping's call for a ceasefire and humanitarian corridors for Gaza. His comment came in a meeting with Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly on the sidelines of the Belt and Road Forum in Beijing.&nbsp;</p>

<p>State media quoted Xi as telling Madbouly that China supports Egypt's efforts to let in humanitarian aid to Gaza.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The Chinese president's words are among the first he has made regarding the conflict, which erupted on October 7 after Hamas launched an attack on Israel, sparking a huge military assault on Gaza.</p>

<p>Egypt and the US agreed on Wednesday to bring humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip "in a sustainable manner" through Egypt's Sinai Peninsula.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Separately, Xi also said China was willing to work with Egypt to strengthen cooperation in infrastructure, agricultural technology, and renewable energy, adding that he will also encourage capable Chinese enterprises to invest there.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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Up to six Chinese warships have been operating in West Asia over the past week, South China Morning Post reported on Thursday (Oct 19), citing reports. The naval presence was reported amid an escalating situation in West Asia due to the Israel-Hamas war.

Up to six Chinese warships have been operating in West Asia over the past week, South China Morning Post reported on Thursday (Oct 19), citing reports. The naval presence was reported amid an escalating situation in West Asia due to the Israel-Hamas war. The Chinese Defence Ministry website said that the 44th Naval Escort Task Force has been involved in routine operations in the area since May. Last week, it spent several days on a visit to Oman, and it also took part in a joint exercise with the country's navy. Chinese state media reported that the task force left the capital Muscat on Saturday, and was en route to an unspecified destination. Also read: Revisiting Israel-Palestine historical conflict amid new escalation by Hamas The report mentioned that the task force is from the People's Liberation Army Eastern Theatre, which includes the Zibo, a Type 052D guided-missile destroyer, and also the frigate Jingzhou. It also has the integrated supply ship Qiandaohu. The new convoy is led by the PLA's Northern Theatre command and includes another Type 052 destroyer, the Urumqi, as well as the frigate Linyi and the supply ship Dongpinghu. Notably, the US sent its most advanced carrier, the USS Gerald R Ford, and its battle group to the eastern Mediterranean amid the ongoing war. The Dwight D Eisenhower carrier strike group is also on its way to the region. The current status of these warships is not known. Watch: Several killed in Israeli strike at Gaza church, Hamas claims × Xi on Israel-Hamas war This report coincided with Chinese leader Xi Jinping's call for a ceasefire and humanitarian corridors for Gaza. His comment came in a meeting with Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly on the sidelines of the Belt and Road Forum in Beijing. State media quoted Xi as telling Madbouly that China supports Egypt's efforts to let in humanitarian aid to Gaza. Also read: Gaza Strip and the struggle for survival for millions of its residents The Chinese president's words are among the first he has made regarding the conflict, which erupted on October 7 after Hamas launched an attack on Israel, sparking a huge military assault on Gaza. Egypt and the US agreed on Wednesday to bring humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip "in a sustainable manner" through Egypt's Sinai Peninsula. Separately, Xi also said China was willing to work with Egypt to strengthen cooperation in infrastructure, agricultural technology, and renewable energy, adding that he will also encourage capable Chinese enterprises to invest there. (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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While the death toll continues to go up in the Palestinian territory of Gaza tensions are also on the rise on the Northern front. Talking about Israel's northern border with Lebanon, Israel shares a 130 km border with Lebanon and the situation is always tense in this region. Lebanon is home to one of the most powerful Islamist movements, the Hezbollah group, and has a powerful military faction. It has extended its full support to Hamas.

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US President Joe Biden hugged Netanyahu when he arrived in Tel Aviv and backed Israel's version of who is responsible for the Gaza hospital blast that killed 471 which the Palestine Health Ministry by the Islamic jihad group, while the Intelligence have different death toll.

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On a solidarity visit on Wednesday, Joe Biden gave Israel the unwavering support of the US. He also declared that the besieged Palestinian enclave would once again get critical supplies and held Islamist extremists accountable for a deadly missile strike on a Gaza hospital.

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<p>Iran warned Israel Wednesday (Oct 18) that time was “running out” for the Jewish nation after a strike at a Gaza hospital left hundreds dead, as per a claim by the Gazan authorities that holds Israel responsible for it.</p>

<p>The warning came from Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, who posted the threatening message on X.</p>

<p>"After the terrible crime of the Zionist regime in the bombing and massacre of more than 1,000 innocent women and children in the hospital, the time has come for the global unity of humanity against this fake regime more hated than ISIS and its killing machine," Amir-Abdollahian wrote in his post.</p>

<p>He added: "Time is OVER!"</p>

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<p>Earlier, he made similar remarks in a TV interview. “Time is running out very fast. If the war crimes against the Palestinians are not immediately stopped, other multiple fronts will open and this is inevitable," he had said.</p>

<p>Israel responded with a meme.</p>

<p>The Israeli embassy to the US posted this Matrix meme to mock the Iranian bellicose warning.&nbsp;</p>

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<h2><strong>IDF denies its role</strong></h2>

<p>The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF), meanwhile, has denied having any hand in the strike on the hospital. After an investigation, it claimed Wednesday that the explosion was caused by a rocket misfire by the Palestinian Islamic Jihad, an armed group affiliated with Hamas.</p>

<p>President Biden of the US, who landed in Israel on Wednesday, also denied Israel's involvement in the hospital blast.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/gaza-hospital-blast-israel-releases-evidence-to-blame-militants-for-misfired-rocket-648371"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;Gaza hospital blast: Israel releases `evidence` to blame terrorists for `misfired` rocket</strong></a></p>

<p>Biden said he reviewed evidence that “strongly suggested” that the other team was involved in the explosion.</p>

<p>"I was outraged by the bombing of the hospital yesterday. Based on what I’ve seen, it was done by the other team. Not you," Biden said to Netanyahu. "But there’s a lot of people out there who are not sure," he added.</p>

<h2><strong>IDF releases audio recording</strong></h2>

<p>IDF also shared an audio recording of what it claimed were "Hamas terrorists discussing a rocket misfiring by Islamic Jihad".</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Israel-Palestine war: IDF claims rocket that hit Gaza hospital was fired by terrorists</strong></p>

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<p>In an English-language briefing, an Israeli military spokesperson said an investigation had "confirmed that there was no IDF (Israel Defence Forces) fire from the land, sea or air that hit the hospital".</p>

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Iran warned Israel Wednesday (Oct 18) that time was “running out” for the Jewish nation after a strike at a Gaza hospital left hundreds dead, as per a claim by the Gazan authorities that holds Israel responsible for it.

Iran warned Israel Wednesday (Oct 18) that time was “running out” for the Jewish nation after a strike at a Gaza hospital left hundreds dead, as per a claim by the Gazan authorities that holds Israel responsible for it. The warning came from Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, who posted the threatening message on X. "After the terrible crime of the Zionist regime in the bombing and massacre of more than 1,000 innocent women and children in the hospital, the time has come for the global unity of humanity against this fake regime more hated than ISIS and its killing machine," Amir-Abdollahian wrote in his post. He added: "Time is OVER!" پس از جنایت هولناک رژیم صهیونیستی در بمباران و قتل‌عام بیش از هزار نفر از زنان و کودکان بی‌گناه در بیمارستان #المعمدانی زمان برای اتحاد جهانی بشریت علیه این رژیم جعلی منفورتر از داعش و ماشین کشتارش فرارسیده است. !Time is OVER — H.Amirabdollahian امیرعبداللهیان (@Amirabdolahian) October 17, 2023 × Earlier, he made similar remarks in a TV interview. “Time is running out very fast. If the war crimes against the Palestinians are not immediately stopped, other multiple fronts will open and this is inevitable," he had said. Israel responded with a meme. The Israeli embassy to the US posted this Matrix meme to mock the Iranian bellicose warning. pic.twitter.com/iIRCs4rmDV — Embassy of Israel to the USA | #IsraelUSA75 (@IsraelinUSA) October 18, 2023 × IDF denies its role The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF), meanwhile, has denied having any hand in the strike on the hospital. After an investigation, it claimed Wednesday that the explosion was caused by a rocket misfire by the Palestinian Islamic Jihad, an armed group affiliated with Hamas. President Biden of the US, who landed in Israel on Wednesday, also denied Israel's involvement in the hospital blast. Also read: Gaza hospital blast: Israel releases `evidence` to blame terrorists for `misfired` rocket Biden said he reviewed evidence that “strongly suggested” that the other team was involved in the explosion. "I was outraged by the bombing of the hospital yesterday. Based on what I’ve seen, it was done by the other team. Not you," Biden said to Netanyahu. "But there’s a lot of people out there who are not sure," he added. IDF releases audio recording IDF also shared an audio recording of what it claimed were "Hamas terrorists discussing a rocket misfiring by Islamic Jihad". Watch: Israel-Palestine war: IDF claims rocket that hit Gaza hospital was fired by terrorists × In an English-language briefing, an Israeli military spokesperson said an investigation had "confirmed that there was no IDF (Israel Defence Forces) fire from the land, sea or air that hit the hospital". 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. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

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<p>The US presidential hopeful Nikki Haley made a strong point when she asked the Islamic countries why they are not opening up their gates for Palestinian civilians from Gaza who want to flee their homes amid the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"We should care about the Palestinian citizens, especially the innocent ones because they didn't ask for this. But where are the Arab countries? Where are they? Where is Qatar? Where is Lebanon? Where is Jordan? Where is Egypt? Do you know we give Egypt over a billion dollars a year? Why aren't they opening the gates? Why aren't they taking the Palestinians?" Haley told CNN in an interview.</p>

<p>She claimed that the Arab nations are not allowing the Palestinians because they know they "can't vet them" and they don't want "Hamas in their neighbourhood," asserting that "if Arab nations don't want them, then why would Israel? "</p>

<p>Haley also said that Hamas is going to do "everything they can" to not let Palestinians leave, because "they want them all to die". She alleged that "one, they want to use them as human shields, but, two, they want to blame Israel and show images of dead children and say, look at what Israel did".&nbsp;</p>

<p>Those who are stuck in Gaza are currently in a dire state, in the absence of basic needs such as food, clean water, electricity, and medicines. So, what's the way ahead?&nbsp;</p>

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<h2><strong>What are the options if Palestinians leave Gaza?</strong>&nbsp;</h2>

<p>Ever since the conflict began, the future of the 2.3 million Gaza residents became uncertain. They have fled their homes, while still staying inside Gaza, a small piece of land wedged between Israel, Egypt and the Mediterranean Sea.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Egypt is the only Arab state to share a border with Gaza, and Jordan is next to the West Bank - but both nations have warned against Palestinians being forced off their land.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Now the world is talking about the fate of Palestinian refugees as it has become one of the thorniest issues in the decades-long conflict.&nbsp;</p>

<p>But the neighbours are not ready. Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi recently said that the current war is also an "attempt to push the civilian inhabitants to... migrate to Egypt".&nbsp;</p>

<p>Jordan's King Abdullah II gave a similar message, as he said, "No refugees in Jordan, no refugees in Egypt."&nbsp;</p>

<p>Jordanian King also warned "against any attempt to forcibly displace Palestinians from all Palestinian territories or cause their internal displacement," calling for preventing a spillover of the crisis into neighbouring countries and the exacerbation of the refugee issue.&nbsp;</p>

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<h2><strong>Fear of permanent displacement&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>The issue underlines the fears that the conflict in Gaza could result in a new wave of permanent displacement from the land where Palestinians hope to establish a future state.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Some 700,000 Palestinians, almost half the Arab population of what was British-ruled Palestine, were dispossessed and displaced in the 1948 war around Israel's creation. Palestinians refer to the event as the Nakba, Arabic for "catastrophe".&nbsp;</p>

<p>El-Sissi even said "this is the cause of all causes, the cause of all Arabs. It is important that the (Palestinian) people remain steadfast and present on their land."&nbsp;</p>

<p>In the 1967 Mideast war, when Israel seized the West Bank and Gaza Strip, 300,000 more Palestinians fled, mostly into Jordan.</p>

<p>Many entered the neighbouring Arab states where they or many of their descendants remain. However, many still live in refugee camps.</p>

<p>After the fighting in the 1948 war stopped, Israel refused to allow refugees to return home.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Since then, Israel has refused Palestinian demands for the return of refugees as part of a peace deal, claiming that it would threaten Israel's Jewish majority.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Now, Arab nations fear that the situation will happen again and that a large Palestinian refugee population from Gaza will end up staying for good.&nbsp;</p>

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<h2><strong>The Hamas worry</strong></h2>

<p>Another burning issue is Hamas, the Palestinian militant group which is designated as a terror organisation by many countries. The ongoing conflict began when Hamas launched a surprise attack on Oct 7, killing over 1,000 people and taking around 200 as hostages.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Egypt says a mass exodus from Gaza would bring Hamas or other Palestinian militants onto its soil. That might be destabilising in Sinai, where Egypt’s military fought for years against Islamic militants and at one point accused Hamas of backing them.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Since Hamas took control of Gaza in 2007, Egypt has helped maintain a blockade of the strip, largely sealing off its border and imposing tight controls over the passage of goods and people through Rafah.&nbsp;</p>

<p>El-Sissi even warned about the wrecking of Egypt and Israel's 1979 peace deal. He said that with the presence of Palestinian militants, Sinai "would become a base for attacks on Israel. Israel would have the right to defend itself ... and would strike Egyptian territory".&nbsp;</p>

<p>He added that "the peace which we have achieved would vanish from our hands" and "all for the sake of the idea of eliminating the Palestinian cause".&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

<p><strong><em>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.&nbsp;</em></strong></p>

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The US presidential hopeful Nikki Haley made a strong point when she asked the Islamic countries why they are not opening up their gates for Palestinian civilians from Gaza who want to flee their homes amid the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas.

The US presidential hopeful Nikki Haley made a strong point when she asked the Islamic countries why they are not opening up their gates for Palestinian civilians from Gaza who want to flee their homes amid the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas. "We should care about the Palestinian citizens, especially the innocent ones because they didn't ask for this. But where are the Arab countries? Where are they? Where is Qatar? Where is Lebanon? Where is Jordan? Where is Egypt? Do you know we give Egypt over a billion dollars a year? Why aren't they opening the gates? Why aren't they taking the Palestinians?" Haley told CNN in an interview. She claimed that the Arab nations are not allowing the Palestinians because they know they "can't vet them" and they don't want "Hamas in their neighbourhood," asserting that "if Arab nations don't want them, then why would Israel? " Haley also said that Hamas is going to do "everything they can" to not let Palestinians leave, because "they want them all to die". She alleged that "one, they want to use them as human shields, but, two, they want to blame Israel and show images of dead children and say, look at what Israel did". Those who are stuck in Gaza are currently in a dire state, in the absence of basic needs such as food, clean water, electricity, and medicines. So, what's the way ahead? Also read: Israel vs Hamas war | A look at firepower in Israeli arsenal What are the options if Palestinians leave Gaza? Ever since the conflict began, the future of the 2.3 million Gaza residents became uncertain. They have fled their homes, while still staying inside Gaza, a small piece of land wedged between Israel, Egypt and the Mediterranean Sea. Egypt is the only Arab state to share a border with Gaza, and Jordan is next to the West Bank - but both nations have warned against Palestinians being forced off their land. Now the world is talking about the fate of Palestinian refugees as it has become one of the thorniest issues in the decades-long conflict. But the neighbours are not ready. Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi recently said that the current war is also an "attempt to push the civilian inhabitants to... migrate to Egypt". Jordan's King Abdullah II gave a similar message, as he said, "No refugees in Jordan, no refugees in Egypt." Jordanian King also warned "against any attempt to forcibly displace Palestinians from all Palestinian territories or cause their internal displacement," calling for preventing a spillover of the crisis into neighbouring countries and the exacerbation of the refugee issue. Also read: Revisiting Israel-Palestine historical conflict amid new escalation by Hamas Fear of permanent displacement The issue underlines the fears that the conflict in Gaza could result in a new wave of permanent displacement from the land where Palestinians hope to establish a future state. Some 700,000 Palestinians, almost half the Arab population of what was British-ruled Palestine, were dispossessed and displaced in the 1948 war around Israel's creation. Palestinians refer to the event as the Nakba, Arabic for "catastrophe". El-Sissi even said "this is the cause of all causes, the cause of all Arabs. It is important that the (Palestinian) people remain steadfast and present on their land." In the 1967 Mideast war, when Israel seized the West Bank and Gaza Strip, 300,000 more Palestinians fled, mostly into Jordan. Many entered the neighbouring Arab states where they or many of their descendants remain. However, many still live in refugee camps. After the fighting in the 1948 war stopped, Israel refused to allow refugees to return home. Since then, Israel has refused Palestinian demands for the return of refugees as part of a peace deal, claiming that it would threaten Israel's Jewish majority. Now, Arab nations fear that the situation will happen again and that a large Palestinian refugee population from Gaza will end up staying for good. Also read: How was Israel formed? The nation's history can be traced back to the Iron Age Watch: Will Israel invade Gaza? Egypt allows aid, but 'no refugees' × The Hamas worry Another burning issue is Hamas, the Palestinian militant group which is designated as a terror organisation by many countries. The ongoing conflict began when Hamas launched a surprise attack on Oct 7, killing over 1,000 people and taking around 200 as hostages. Egypt says a mass exodus from Gaza would bring Hamas or other Palestinian militants onto its soil. That might be destabilising in Sinai, where Egypt’s military fought for years against Islamic militants and at one point accused Hamas of backing them. Since Hamas took control of Gaza in 2007, Egypt has helped maintain a blockade of the strip, largely sealing off its border and imposing tight controls over the passage of goods and people through Rafah. El-Sissi even warned about the wrecking of Egypt and Israel's 1979 peace deal. He said that with the presence of Palestinian militants, Sinai "would become a base for attacks on Israel. Israel would have the right to defend itself ... and would strike Egyptian territory". He added that "the peace which we have achieved would vanish from our hands" and "all for the sake of the idea of eliminating the Palestinian cause". (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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