Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has shared a Lego-style video depicting the October 7 Hamas attack and Israel's subsequent war in Gaza, using the animated clip to reject accusations that Israel is committing genocide in the Palestinian territory. The one-minute-19-second video was posted on the official X account of the Prime Minister of Israel late Tuesday (Oct 06), a day before Israel marked the third anniversary of the October 7, 2023 attack.The video recreates the Hamas assault using Lego figures, showing militants abducting Israeli civilians before shifting to Israel's military operation in Gaza. It depicts Israeli soldiers entering tunnels through what appears to be a kitchen and later presents a classroom-style discussion about the legal definition of genocide.Its caption reads, "Terrorism is Not a Game. Remember October 7th."Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/october-7-three-years-later-haunting-images-that-captured-the-horror-of-the-hamas-attack-on-israel-1791349365953">October 7, three years later: Haunting images that captured the horror of the Hamas attack on Israel</a><h2>What does Netanyahu's Lego video say?</h2>The clip opens with protesters, apparently in London, holding a sign that reads, "Israel commits genocide." It then asks: "Do the facts support this accusation?"The narrator says Hamas invaded Israeli communities on October 7, "massacred civilians and took hostages", while highlighting statements by a senior Hamas leader about repeating the attack.The video says Israel's stated objective in Gaza is to prevent Hamas from being able to carry out another attack on Israeli communities. It also accuses Hamas of building military infrastructure inside civilian neighbourhoods and beneath streets, portraying Israeli soldiers as fighting through those areas while suffering casualties.The clip then turns to the meaning of genocide. A teacher tells students that genocide requires a specific intent to annihilate a national, ethnic, racial or religious group, in whole or in part.The video also highlights Israel's claims that it issued millions of evacuation warnings, facilitated deliveries of food, water and medicine, and agreed to pauses that allowed a polio vaccination campaign to reach nearly 560,000 children in Gaza.It concludes by arguing that the war can end only if Hamas disarms.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-secret-technology-in-china-s-hands-missed-email-blamed-for-sensitive-f-35-jet-parts-reaching-hong-kong-1791445576903">US secret technology in China’s hands? Missed email blamed for sensitive F-35 jet parts reaching Hong Kong</a><h2>Genocide allegations against Israel</h2>Israel has repeatedly rejected allegations that its military campaign in Gaza amounts to genocide. The issue remains the subject of international legal and political dispute.A UN independent commission of inquiry has concluded that Israel committed genocide in Gaza, while organisations including Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch have also accused Israel of genocidal acts.Proceedings brought by South Africa against Israel under the Genocide Convention remain before the International Court of Justice.There's also a separate case at the International Criminal Court involving Netanyahu. In November 2024, the ICC issued an arrest warrant for Netanyahu. The court said there were reasonable grounds to believe he was responsible for the alleged war crimes of starvation as a method of warfare and intentionally directing attacks against the civilian population, as well as the alleged crimes against humanity of murder, persecution and other inhumane acts.Netanyahu has rejected the allegations and described the ICC's action as antisemitic.<h2>October 7 attack and Gaza war</h2>The Hamas-led attack on southern Israel on October 7, 2023 killed about 1,200 people and resulted in 251 people being taken hostage, according to current reporting.Israel responded with a major military campaign in Gaza. Gaza health authorities now report more than 74,000 Palestinian deaths since the start of the war. Much of Gaza's infrastructure has been destroyed or damaged, while the majority of the territory's population has experienced repeated displacement and severe humanitarian hardship.

Netanyahu has released a striking Lego-style video recreating the October 7 Hamas attack and Israel’s war in Gaza. The clip directly addresses genocide allegations against Israel — but what exactly does it claim?

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has shared a Lego-style video depicting the October 7 Hamas attack and Israel's subsequent war in Gaza, using the animated clip to reject accusations that Israel is committing genocide in the Palestinian territory. The one-minute-19-second video was posted on the official X account of the Prime Minister of Israel late Tuesday (Oct 06), a day before Israel marked the third anniversary of the October 7, 2023 attack. The video recreates the Hamas assault using Lego figures, showing militants abducting Israeli civilians before shifting to Israel's military operation in Gaza. It depicts Israeli soldiers entering tunnels through what appears to be a kitchen and later presents a classroom-style discussion about the legal definition of genocide. Its caption reads, "Terrorism is Not a Game. Remember October 7th." Also read | October 7, three years later: Haunting images that captured the horror of the Hamas attack on Israel What does Netanyahu's Lego video say? The clip opens with protesters, apparently in London, holding a sign that reads, "Israel commits genocide." It then asks: "Do the facts support this accusation?" The narrator says Hamas invaded Israeli communities on October 7, "massacred civilians and took hostages", while highlighting statements by a senior Hamas leader about repeating the attack. The video says Israel's stated objective in Gaza is to prevent Hamas from being able to carry out another attack on Israeli communities. It also accuses Hamas of building military infrastructure inside civilian neighbourhoods and beneath streets, portraying Israeli soldiers as fighting through those areas while suffering casualties. The clip then turns to the meaning of genocide. A teacher tells students that genocide requires a specific intent to annihilate a national, ethnic, racial or religious group, in whole or in part. The video also highlights Israel's claims that it issued millions of evacuation warnings, facilitated deliveries of food, water and medicine, and agreed to pauses that allowed a polio vaccination campaign to reach nearly 560,000 children in Gaza. It concludes by arguing that the war can end only if Hamas disarms. Also read | US secret technology in China’s hands? Missed email blamed for sensitive F-35 jet parts reaching Hong Kong Genocide allegations against Israel Israel has repeatedly rejected allegations that its military campaign in Gaza amounts to genocide. The issue remains the subject of international legal and political dispute. A UN independent commission of inquiry has concluded that Israel committed genocide in Gaza, while organisations including Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch have also accused Israel of genocidal acts. Proceedings brought by South Africa against Israel under the Genocide Convention remain before the International Court of Justice. There's also a separate case at the International Criminal Court involving Netanyahu. In November 2024, the ICC issued an arrest warrant for Netanyahu. The court said there were reasonable grounds to believe he was responsible for the alleged war crimes of starvation as a method of warfare and intentionally directing attacks against the civilian population, as well as the alleged crimes against humanity of murder, persecution and other inhumane acts. Netanyahu has rejected the allegations and described the ICC's action as antisemitic. October 7 attack and Gaza war The Hamas-led attack on southern Israel on October 7, 2023 killed about 1,200 people and resulted in 251 people being taken hostage, according to current reporting. Israel responded with a major military campaign in Gaza. Gaza health authorities now report more than 74,000 Palestinian deaths since the start of the war. Much of Gaza's infrastructure has been destroyed or damaged, while the majority of the territory's population has experienced repeated displacement and severe humanitarian hardship.

Netanyahu has released a striking Lego-style video recreating the October 7 Hamas attack and Israel’s war in Gaza. The clip directly addresses genocide allegations against Israel — but what exactly does it claim?

Netanyahu posts Lego video denying Israel is committing genocide in Gaza on October 7 anniversary

On October 7, 2023, Hamas launched a surprise attack across border on Israel. The attack resulted in the killing of 1,221 people, according to official Israeli figures. Three years on, the photographs from that morning remain difficult to look at. They also remain difficult to forget.

On October 7, 2023, Hamas launched a surprise attack across border on Israel. The attack resulted in the killing of 1,221 people, according to official Israeli figures. Three years on, the photographs from that morning remain difficult to look at. They also remain difficult to forget.

October 7, three years later: Haunting images that captured the horror of the Hamas attack on Israel

Israel marked the third anniversary of Hamas's October 7, 2023 attack on Wednesday and carried out new strikes in Gaza, with Palestinian officials reporting two dead. Additionally, dozens of Israeli occupiers surrounded homes of Palestinians in separate attacks across the occupied West Bank on Oct 6, and four died. Reports said that elsewhere in the Hebron area, Israeli occupiers attacked Palestinian homes and opened fire in Beit Ummar. No injuries or arrests were reported. Mourners observed a moment of silence at the site of the Nova music festival, which Hamas infiltrated on October 7, 2023 through cars and paragliders, family members bowed their heads at 6:29 am (0329 GMT), surrounded by portraits of victims with flowers placed underneath.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/captain-smit-machchhar-helped-stop-mega-terrorist-attack-israel-envoy-azar-says-hits-out-at-disinformation-campaigns-followed-flydubai-attack-1791308572548">Capt Smit Machchhar helped 'stop mega terror attack', Israel envoy Azar says</a>&nbsp;Meanwhile, the commemorative events will be held under heightened security measures, three weeks from Israel's general elections and one week after a foiled attack on a Tel Aviv-bound passenger plane. Israel's defence minister said that he had put the military on high alert "in light of intelligence regarding Hamas's intentions to attempt to carry out attacks" against troops in Gaza on the anniversary. State memorial ceremonies were held &nbsp;during which Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said there would be no Hamas rule in Gaza and vowed to continue targeting anyone who was involved in the October 7 attack or who held hostages.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israel-almost-shot-down-flydubai-flight-fearing-9-11-style-attack-1791280718453">Israel was ready to shoot down FlyDubai flight fearing 9/11-style attack: Report</a>&nbsp;In Gaza, the humanitarian situation remains dire despite a fragile US-brokered ceasefire declared last October, with hundreds of thousands still forced to live in tents and temporary structures. The political future and reconstruction of the war-shattered territory also remains largely stalled in practice. Since the ceasefire, Israeli forces have killed more than 1,430 people in Gaza, according to the territory's health ministry.&nbsp;French President Emmanuel Macron also marked the third anniversary of the October 7 attacks in a post on X. Macron said the attacks by Hamas had claimed the lives of more than 1,200 people, including 51 French nationals. He said France continued to share the grief of Israel and bereaved families three years after the attacks. "Three years later, we do not forget the names or the faces," Macron said, naming Maya, Ohad and Valentin among those remembered. Macron also reaffirmed France's commitment to combating antisemitism and terrorism "everywhere and always", while working for peace and the security of all.&nbsp;

Israel marked the third anniversary of the October 7 Hamas attacks with memorial events across the country as new Israeli strikes in Gaza killed two Palestinians, according to Palestinian officials. Security was heightened amid warnings of possible attacks

Israel marked the third anniversary of Hamas's October 7, 2023 attack on Wednesday and carried out new strikes in Gaza, with Palestinian officials reporting two dead. Additionally, dozens of Israeli occupiers surrounded homes of Palestinians in separate attacks across the occupied West Bank on Oct 6, and four died. Reports said that elsewhere in the Hebron area, Israeli occupiers attacked Palestinian homes and opened fire in Beit Ummar. No injuries or arrests were reported. Mourners observed a moment of silence at the site of the Nova music festival, which Hamas infiltrated on October 7, 2023 through cars and paragliders, family members bowed their heads at 6:29 am (0329 GMT), surrounded by portraits of victims with flowers placed underneath. Also Read: Capt Smit Machchhar helped 'stop mega terror attack', Israel envoy Azar says Meanwhile, the commemorative events will be held under heightened security measures, three weeks from Israel's general elections and one week after a foiled attack on a Tel Aviv-bound passenger plane. Israel's defence minister said that he had put the military on high alert "in light of intelligence regarding Hamas's intentions to attempt to carry out attacks" against troops in Gaza on the anniversary. State memorial ceremonies were held during which Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said there would be no Hamas rule in Gaza and vowed to continue targeting anyone who was involved in the October 7 attack or who held hostages. Also Read: Israel was ready to shoot down FlyDubai flight fearing 9/11-style attack: Report In Gaza, the humanitarian situation remains dire despite a fragile US-brokered ceasefire declared last October, with hundreds of thousands still forced to live in tents and temporary structures. The political future and reconstruction of the war-shattered territory also remains largely stalled in practice. Since the ceasefire, Israeli forces have killed more than 1,430 people in Gaza, according to the territory's health ministry. French President Emmanuel Macron also marked the third anniversary of the October 7 attacks in a post on X. Macron said the attacks by Hamas had claimed the lives of more than 1,200 people, including 51 French nationals. He said France continued to share the grief of Israel and bereaved families three years after the attacks. "Three years later, we do not forget the names or the faces," Macron said, naming Maya, Ohad and Valentin among those remembered. Macron also reaffirmed France's commitment to combating antisemitism and terrorism "everywhere and always", while working for peace and the security of all.

Israel marked the third anniversary of the October 7 Hamas attacks with memorial events across the country as new Israeli strikes in Gaza killed two Palestinians, according to Palestinian officials. Security was heightened amid warnings of possible attacks

Israel marks third anniversary of October 7 Hamas attack amid new Gaza strikes

Bipin Joshi, a 22-year-old Nepalese student who heroically saved his classmates during the Hamas attack on Israel’s Kibbutz Alumim on October 7, 2023, has died in captivity after more than two years as a hostage in Gaza. He was the only non-Israeli and Hindu believed to be held alive. His body was returned to Israel as part of a recent Gaza ceasefire deal, confirmed by Nepal’s ambassador. This video honors his bravery and sacrifice, and explains the events that led to his tragic death.

Bipin Joshi, 'Hero' of Oct 7 Attack, Dies in Hamas Custody | Body Returned to Israel

Oct 7 Attack Anniversary: October 7 marks the one-year anniversary of the brutal killings and abducting of hundreds of Israelis by Hamas militants. On this day, the world entered into a new era of the ever-going Israel-Palestine conflict. It’s been a year since the attacks; many retaliatory measures have been taken since then, new players have entered into the conflict- and the world fears a looming full-blown war.&nbsp;

On Oct 7, several Israelis were partying at the Nova Music Festival, when Palestinian-militant group Hamas launched attacks on the civilian crowd. A series of coordinated armed incursions were made from the Gaza Strip into the Gaza Envelope of southern Israel, marking the first such invasion of Israeli territory since the 1948 Arab-Israeli War.&nbsp;

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The attack also coincided with the Jewish religious holiday Simchat Torah. Hamas named this group of attacks Operation Al-Aqsa Flood, while in Israel they are referred to as Black Sabbath or Simchat Torah Massacre.&nbsp;

A barrage of at least 4,300 rockets was launched against Israel, along with vehicle-transported and powered paraglider incursions into Israel. Hamas also breached the Gaza-Israel barrier, attacking military bases and massacring civilians in 21 communities, including Be’eri, Kfar Aza, Nir Oz, Netiv Haasara and Alumim.&nbsp;

As per IDF, some 6000 Hamas militants breached the border in 119 places and broke into Israel, including 3,800 from the “elite Nukhba forces.” In total, 1,140 people were killed- 695 Israeli civilians, 71 foreign nations and 373 members of the security forces. 364 civilians were killed and many more wounded while attending the Nova music festival.&nbsp;

Watch |&nbsp;Israel-Hamas War: Anniversary of Gaza War Draws Thousands of Protesters Around the World

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About 250 Israeli civilians and soldiers were taken as hostages to the Gaza Strip, alive or dead, including 30 children, with the stated goal of forcing Israel to exchange them for imprisoned Palestinians, including women and children. Dozens of cases of rape and sexual assault reportedly occurred, but Hamas officials denied the involvement of its militants.

Hamas justified its attack and claimed it was in response to the continued Israeli occupation, the blockade of the Gaza Strip, the expansion of illegal Israeli settlements, rising Israeli settler violence and recent escalations.&nbsp;

The day was labelled the bloodiest in Israel's history and the "deadliest for Jews since the Holocaust" by many figures and media outlets in the West, including US President Joe Biden. Some have called the attack a genocidal massacre against Israelis.

In response to the attack, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared a state of war, signalling a significant military mobilisation. In retaliation, Israel launched massive airstrikes targeting Hamas military infrastructure, weapons depots, and leadership in Gaza.&nbsp;

Also Read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/hamas-praises-oct-7-attack-on-israel-says-it-shattered-illusions-the-enemy-had-created-for-itself-watch-765043">Hamas praises Oct 7 attack on Israel, says it shattered 'illusions the enemy had created for itself'. Watch!</a>

In Gaza, at least 41,870 people have been killed since the start of the Israel offensive, a majority of them civilians, according to the health ministry in the Hamas-run Palestinian territory.

On Monday, Israelis marked the first anniversary of the devastating Hamas attack that triggered a war which has sparked protests worldwide and risks igniting a far wider conflict in the Middle East.

Ceremonies and protests in Jerusalem and Israel’s south were scheduled to begin around 06:29 am (local time), the hour when Hamas-led militants launched rockets into Israel at the start of the Oct 7 attack last year.

(With inputs from agencies)

Oct 7 Attack Anniversary: October 7 marks the one-year anniversary of the brutal killings and abducting of hundreds of Israelis by Hamas militants. On this day, the world entered into a new era of the ever-going Israel-Palestine conflict.

Oct 7 Attack Anniversary: October 7 marks the one-year anniversary of the brutal killings and abducting of hundreds of Israelis by Hamas militants. On this day, the world entered into a new era of the ever-going Israel-Palestine conflict. It’s been a year since the attacks; many retaliatory measures have been taken since then, new players have entered into the conflict- and the world fears a looming full-blown war. On Oct 7, several Israelis were partying at the Nova Music Festival, when Palestinian-militant group Hamas launched attacks on the civilian crowd. A series of coordinated armed incursions were made from the Gaza Strip into the Gaza Envelope of southern Israel, marking the first such invasion of Israeli territory since the 1948 Arab-Israeli War. Also Read | Commemorations for Hamas' Oct 7 attack begin in Israel's Tel Aviv The attack also coincided with the Jewish religious holiday Simchat Torah. Hamas named this group of attacks Operation Al-Aqsa Flood, while in Israel they are referred to as Black Sabbath or Simchat Torah Massacre. A barrage of at least 4,300 rockets was launched against Israel, along with vehicle-transported and powered paraglider incursions into Israel. Hamas also breached the Gaza-Israel barrier, attacking military bases and massacring civilians in 21 communities, including Be’eri, Kfar Aza, Nir Oz, Netiv Haasara and Alumim. As per IDF, some 6000 Hamas militants breached the border in 119 places and broke into Israel, including 3,800 from the “elite Nukhba forces.” In total, 1,140 people were killed- 695 Israeli civilians, 71 foreign nations and 373 members of the security forces. 364 civilians were killed and many more wounded while attending the Nova music festival. Watch | Israel-Hamas War: Anniversary of Gaza War Draws Thousands of Protesters Around the World × About 250 Israeli civilians and soldiers were taken as hostages to the Gaza Strip, alive or dead, including 30 children, with the stated goal of forcing Israel to exchange them for imprisoned Palestinians, including women and children. Dozens of cases of rape and sexual assault reportedly occurred, but Hamas officials denied the involvement of its militants. Hamas justified its attack and claimed it was in response to the continued Israeli occupation, the blockade of the Gaza Strip, the expansion of illegal Israeli settlements, rising Israeli settler violence and recent escalations. The day was labelled the bloodiest in Israel's history and the "deadliest for Jews since the Holocaust" by many figures and media outlets in the West, including US President Joe Biden. Some have called the attack a genocidal massacre against Israelis. In response to the attack, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared a state of war, signalling a significant military mobilisation. In retaliation, Israel launched massive airstrikes targeting Hamas military infrastructure, weapons depots, and leadership in Gaza. Also Read | Hamas praises Oct 7 attack on Israel, says it shattered 'illusions the enemy had created for itself'. Watch! In Gaza, at least 41,870 people have been killed since the start of the Israel offensive, a majority of them civilians, according to the health ministry in the Hamas-run Palestinian territory. On Monday, Israelis marked the first anniversary of the devastating Hamas attack that triggered a war which has sparked protests worldwide and risks igniting a far wider conflict in the Middle East. Ceremonies and protests in Jerusalem and Israel’s south were scheduled to begin around 06:29 am (local time), the hour when Hamas-led militants launched rockets into Israel at the start of the Oct 7 attack last year. (With inputs from agencies)

One year of Hamas terror attack: What happened on October 7 and how Israel responded to deadly attacks

A large number of Palestinian families were displaced in Jabalia in northern Gaza after a number of tanks entered the area and the Israeli army asked residents to evacuate their homes, following a bombing operation overnight and at dawn on Sunday (October 6).

Palestinian health officials said at least 20 people had been killed since Saturday (October 5) night in northern Gaza, after the army sent tanks into areas there for the first time in months and urged residents to leave.

The Hamas-run Gaza government media office said a further 26 people were killed and 93 others wounded when Israeli airstrikes hit a mosque and a school sheltering displaced people

The army on Saturday issued new evacuation orders in parts of Nuseirat camp in the central Gaza Strip, just north of Deir al-Balah, forcing hundreds of families to leave their houses. The military statement said its forces aimed to operate against Hamas militants who waged attacks from the territory.

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The Israeli military said its forces had encircled the area of Jabalia, the focus of its operations.

The strikes and incursion into northern Gaza came as the war between Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas approaches its first anniversary, and as Israel has been expanding its actions in Lebanon.

Hamas attacked southern Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, killing 1,200 people and taking about 250 as hostages, according to Israeli tallies.

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Israel's subsequent military assault on Gaza has killed nearly 42,000 Palestinians, according to Gaza's health ministry. It has also displaced nearly all of the enclave's 2.3 million people, caused a hunger crisis and led to genocide allegations at the World Court that Israel denies.

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A large number of Palestinian families were displaced in Jabalia in northern Gaza after a number of tanks entered the area and the Israeli army asked residents to evacuate their homes, following a bombing operation overnight and at dawn on Sunday (October 6).

A large number of Palestinian families were displaced in Jabalia in northern Gaza after a number of tanks entered the area and the Israeli army asked residents to evacuate their homes, following a bombing operation overnight and at dawn on Sunday (October 6). Palestinian health officials said at least 20 people had been killed since Saturday (October 5) night in northern Gaza, after the army sent tanks into areas there for the first time in months and urged residents to leave. The Hamas-run Gaza government media office said a further 26 people were killed and 93 others wounded when Israeli airstrikes hit a mosque and a school sheltering displaced people The army on Saturday issued new evacuation orders in parts of Nuseirat camp in the central Gaza Strip, just north of Deir al-Balah, forcing hundreds of families to leave their houses. The military statement said its forces aimed to operate against Hamas militants who waged attacks from the territory. Watch | Israel-Hezbollah War: New Details Emerge on Mossad's Pager and Walkie-talkie Operations × The Israeli military said its forces had encircled the area of Jabalia, the focus of its operations. The strikes and incursion into northern Gaza came as the war between Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas approaches its first anniversary, and as Israel has been expanding its actions in Lebanon. Hamas attacked southern Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, killing 1,200 people and taking about 250 as hostages, according to Israeli tallies. Also read | Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar ceases contact with Qatari mediators, fearing for his life: Report Israel's subsequent military assault on Gaza has killed nearly 42,000 Palestinians, according to Gaza's health ministry. It has also displaced nearly all of the enclave's 2.3 million people, caused a hunger crisis and led to genocide allegations at the World Court that Israel denies. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Israeli military launches fresh ground offensive in Gaza's Jabalia refugee camp on eve of Oct 7 attacks

After resisting for months, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has finally tendered an apology to his country&nbsp;for the deadly October 7 terror attacks that left 1,198 people dead and saw Hamas taking more than 250 people hostage.

In an interview published Thursday (Aug 8), the Israeli leader said, “Of course, of course. I am sorry, deeply, that something like this happened. And you always look back and you say, ‘Could we have done things that would have prevented it?’”

Netanyahu was then asked what his response would be to a political rival who presided over the country’s worst security failure.

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“Can they assure that the postwar situation will be one of peace and security? If the answer is yes, they should stay in power,” the Jewish leader replied.

Of the 251 people taken hostage, 111 are still believed to be held in Gaza. 39 of these 111 people are understood to have died already, as per Israeli military sources.

<h2>Israel steps up attacks on Gaza</h2>

Amidst fears of a wider war in the West Asian region, Israel seems to have stepped up its offensive in the Gaza Strip. A series of strikes&nbsp;on Thursday led to the death of at least 40 people there.

Watch:&nbsp;Israel-Hamas War: Israeli PM Netanyahu blames Hamas for stalled truce deal

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Israel reportedly targeted a cluster of houses in central Gaza's Al-Bureij camp, killing at least 15 people, and the nearby Al-Nuseirat camp, killing four. An Israeli military&nbsp;jet bombed a house in the northern region, killing five more Palestinians. Another strike in the Khan Younis region killed at least one person and wounded another, Palestinian medics said.

Israel also reportedly targeted two schools in the Shujaiyeh neighbourhood of Gaza City, killing 15 people there.

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) in a statement said the schools were being used by Hamas operatives and terrorists.

<h2>USA’s arms embargo on Israel?</h2>

Meanwhile, a policy advisor to United States Vice President Kamala Harris made clear Thursday that no arms embargo on Israel was under discussion in Washington DC.

"[She] has been clear: she will always ensure Israel is able to defend itself against Iran and Iran-backed terrorist groups. She does not support an arms embargo on Israel. She will continue to work to protect civilians in Gaza and to uphold international humanitarian law," said Phil Gordon.

This clarification came after pro-Palestinian activists claimed that she was open to discussing the matter.

(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.&nbsp;

After resisting for months, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has finally tendered an apology to his country for the deadly October 7 terror attacks that left 1,198 people dead and saw Hamas taking more than 250 people hostage.

After resisting for months, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has finally tendered an apology to his country for the deadly October 7 terror attacks that left 1,198 people dead and saw Hamas taking more than 250 people hostage. In an interview published Thursday (Aug 8), the Israeli leader said, “Of course, of course. I am sorry, deeply, that something like this happened. And you always look back and you say, ‘Could we have done things that would have prevented it?’” Netanyahu was then asked what his response would be to a political rival who presided over the country’s worst security failure. Also read: `Stop bullshi**ing`: Biden scolds Netanyahu as hostage deal talks stall “Can they assure that the postwar situation will be one of peace and security? If the answer is yes, they should stay in power,” the Jewish leader replied. Of the 251 people taken hostage, 111 are still believed to be held in Gaza. 39 of these 111 people are understood to have died already, as per Israeli military sources. Israel steps up attacks on Gaza Amidst fears of a wider war in the West Asian region, Israel seems to have stepped up its offensive in the Gaza Strip. A series of strikes on Thursday led to the death of at least 40 people there. Watch: Israel-Hamas War: Israeli PM Netanyahu blames Hamas for stalled truce deal × Israel reportedly targeted a cluster of houses in central Gaza's Al-Bureij camp, killing at least 15 people, and the nearby Al-Nuseirat camp, killing four. An Israeli military jet bombed a house in the northern region, killing five more Palestinians. Another strike in the Khan Younis region killed at least one person and wounded another, Palestinian medics said. Israel also reportedly targeted two schools in the Shujaiyeh neighbourhood of Gaza City, killing 15 people there. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) in a statement said the schools were being used by Hamas operatives and terrorists. USA’s arms embargo on Israel? Meanwhile, a policy advisor to United States Vice President Kamala Harris made clear Thursday that no arms embargo on Israel was under discussion in Washington DC. "[She] has been clear: she will always ensure Israel is able to defend itself against Iran and Iran-backed terrorist groups. She does not support an arms embargo on Israel. She will continue to work to protect civilians in Gaza and to uphold international humanitarian law," said Phil Gordon. This clarification came after pro-Palestinian activists claimed that she was open to discussing the matter. (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.

After resisting for months, Israeli PM Netanyahu finally ‘sorry’ for Oct 7 Hamas attack