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<p>An Israeli embassy staff was hospitalised after he was stabbed in Beijing in an alleged terror attack on Friday (Oct 13), stated Israel’s foreign ministry. The employee has been reported to be in stable condition.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"An Israeli employee at the Israeli embassy in Beijing was attacked today (not in the embassy area)," said the Israeli embassy in a statement, adding that the diplomat was not attacked in the embassy compound in the Chinese capital city.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The motive behind the stabbing, which did not take place inside the embassy, is being investigated, said the ministry.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"The employee is being treated in hospital and his condition is stable. The background of the attack is being investigated," the statement said. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Across the world, Israelis and Jews have been advised to remain on alert on Friday (Oct 13) after Hamas termed it a “day of rage.”&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/explained-historical-conflict-between-israel-palestine-amid-unprovoked-escalation-by-hamas-644471">Revisiting Israel-Palestine historical conflict amid new escalation by Hamas</a></strong></p>

<h2><strong>Video footage of stabbing circulates on social media</strong></h2>

<p>In the video footage, which is getting circulated on social media, a man can be seen getting stabbed several times in the chest and shoulder by an assailant, who was carrying a knife.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The victim was then seen falling on the ground as the attacker fled the scene.</p>

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<p>In another video clip, the witnesses were seen telling police that the person who was attacked appeared to be non-Chinese, the South China Morning Post reported.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The victim informed the police officials that he was from the Israeli embassy and was rushed to the hospital in a police car.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A witness present at the scene said that the attack happened at around 2:20 pm local time. She stated that she heard someone screaming and then added that a bloodied man in a plain shirt was resting against a car.</p>

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<p>After a few minutes, the police arrived at the scene and an ambulance followed. The crime scene was inspected by the police and they took photographs and visited the surrounding shops for CCTV footage before leaving the site of the incident about an hour later.</p>

<p>The attack took place amid the escalating Israel-Hamas war as the Israeli foreign ministry website, in a statement, had warned that Hamas had called on "all of its supporters around the world to hold a 'Day of Rage'" on Friday to "attack Israelis and Jews".&nbsp;</p>

<p>"It is reasonable to assume that there will be protest events in various countries that are liable to turn violent," the statement added.&nbsp;</p>

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An Israeli embassy staff was hospitalised after he was stabbed in Beijing in an alleged terror attack on Friday (Oct 13), stated Israel’s foreign ministry. The employee has been reported to be in stable condition.

An Israeli embassy staff was hospitalised after he was stabbed in Beijing in an alleged terror attack on Friday (Oct 13), stated Israel’s foreign ministry. The employee has been reported to be in stable condition. "An Israeli employee at the Israeli embassy in Beijing was attacked today (not in the embassy area)," said the Israeli embassy in a statement, adding that the diplomat was not attacked in the embassy compound in the Chinese capital city. The motive behind the stabbing, which did not take place inside the embassy, is being investigated, said the ministry. "The employee is being treated in hospital and his condition is stable. The background of the attack is being investigated," the statement said. Across the world, Israelis and Jews have been advised to remain on alert on Friday (Oct 13) after Hamas termed it a “day of rage.” Also read: Revisiting Israel-Palestine historical conflict amid new escalation by Hamas Video footage of stabbing circulates on social media In the video footage, which is getting circulated on social media, a man can be seen getting stabbed several times in the chest and shoulder by an assailant, who was carrying a knife. The victim was then seen falling on the ground as the attacker fled the scene. Big Breaking🚨 Video of an Israeli embassy diplomat being attacked on the streets of Beijing. Graphic violence, be cautious when viewing. From the video, it appears that the assailant is not Chinese but also does not have the typical appearance of an Arab person.#China #Israel https://t.co/7h8m0R3tls pic.twitter.com/Y0qEGCMaby — QuickUpdate (@BigBreakingWire) October 13, 2023 × Disclaimer: WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of photos and videos shared on social media. In another video clip, the witnesses were seen telling police that the person who was attacked appeared to be non-Chinese, the South China Morning Post reported. The victim informed the police officials that he was from the Israeli embassy and was rushed to the hospital in a police car. A witness present at the scene said that the attack happened at around 2:20 pm local time. She stated that she heard someone screaming and then added that a bloodied man in a plain shirt was resting against a car. Watch | Israel-Palestine crisis has region 'at a tipping point': UN Chief After a few minutes, the police arrived at the scene and an ambulance followed. The crime scene was inspected by the police and they took photographs and visited the surrounding shops for CCTV footage before leaving the site of the incident about an hour later. The attack took place amid the escalating Israel-Hamas war as the Israeli foreign ministry website, in a statement, had warned that Hamas had called on "all of its supporters around the world to hold a 'Day of Rage'" on Friday to "attack Israelis and Jews". "It is reasonable to assume that there will be protest events in various countries that are liable to turn violent," the statement added. (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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<p>A majority of the Israeli population, almost accounting&nbsp;for 56 per cent, believe that the country's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu must resign after the ongoing conflict with Hamas ends, reported the Jerusalem Post on Thursday (Oct 12). This perspective drew the support of 28 per cent of coalition voters, according to the poll released by the Dialog Centre.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The polls revealed that four out of five Jewish Israelis have been blaming Netanyahu and the government for the Operation Al-Aqsa Flood carried out by Hamas against Israel.</p>

<p>"An overwhelming majority of 86% of respondents, including 79% of coalition supporters, said the surprise attack from Gaza is a failure of the country's leadership, while a staggering 92% said the war is causing anxiety," it stated.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Furthermore, almost all of the respondents (94%) believe the government has responsibility for the lack of security preparedness that led to the assault on the South, with over 75% saying the government holds most of the responsibility," as per the report.</p>

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<h2><strong>52% in favour of Defence Minister Gallant's resignation&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>Meanwhile, 52 per cent of respondents feel that Israel's Defence Minister Yoav Gallant must submit his resignation.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A military campaign was launched by Israeli forces against Hamas, which has been controlling the Gaza Strip, in response to a military offensive suddenly launched by the terrorist organisation in Israeli territories.</p>

<p>The conflict started on Saturday when Operation Al-Aqsa Flood was initiated by Hamas which included the launch of a barrage of rockets and infiltrations into Israel through sea, land and air.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>WATCH | Israel-Hamas war | Gaza: An 'open-air prison' with no escape</strong></p>

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<p>Hamas had claimed that the operation was launched in retaliation to the storming of the Al-Aqsa Mosque in occupied East Jerusalem and the growing violence of Israeli settlers against Palestinians.</p>

<p>Operation Swords of Iron was launched by the Israeli military against Hamas targets, which are in the Gaza Strip in response. Israeli Army further disrupted electricity and water supply to Gaza, which worsened the living conditions of people in the area.</p>

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A majority of the Israeli population, almost accounting for 56 per cent, believe that the country's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu must resign after the ongoing conflict with Hamas ends, reported the Jerusalem Post on Thursday (Oct 12).

A majority of the Israeli population, almost accounting for 56 per cent, believe that the country's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu must resign after the ongoing conflict with Hamas ends, reported the Jerusalem Post on Thursday (Oct 12). This perspective drew the support of 28 per cent of coalition voters, according to the poll released by the Dialog Centre. The polls revealed that four out of five Jewish Israelis have been blaming Netanyahu and the government for the Operation Al-Aqsa Flood carried out by Hamas against Israel. "An overwhelming majority of 86% of respondents, including 79% of coalition supporters, said the surprise attack from Gaza is a failure of the country's leadership, while a staggering 92% said the war is causing anxiety," it stated. "Furthermore, almost all of the respondents (94%) believe the government has responsibility for the lack of security preparedness that led to the assault on the South, with over 75% saying the government holds most of the responsibility," as per the report. Also read: Gaza Strip and the struggle for survival for millions of its residents 52% in favour of Defence Minister Gallant's resignation Meanwhile, 52 per cent of respondents feel that Israel's Defence Minister Yoav Gallant must submit his resignation. A military campaign was launched by Israeli forces against Hamas, which has been controlling the Gaza Strip, in response to a military offensive suddenly launched by the terrorist organisation in Israeli territories. The conflict started on Saturday when Operation Al-Aqsa Flood was initiated by Hamas which included the launch of a barrage of rockets and infiltrations into Israel through sea, land and air. WATCH | Israel-Hamas war | Gaza: An 'open-air prison' with no escape Hamas had claimed that the operation was launched in retaliation to the storming of the Al-Aqsa Mosque in occupied East Jerusalem and the growing violence of Israeli settlers against Palestinians. Operation Swords of Iron was launched by the Israeli military against Hamas targets, which are in the Gaza Strip in response. Israeli Army further disrupted electricity and water supply to Gaza, which worsened the living conditions of people in the area. (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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