Arab and Islamic leaders unite in Riyadh, discuss ways to exert pressure on Israel, and its ally US for a ceasefire.

Iran urges Islamic nations to designate Israeli army as a terrorist organisation

There are protests that are being carried out across the world and some of the biggest protest rallies asking for an immediate ceasefire is being held in the British Capital London. An estimated 300,000 protesters March through the heart of London just a couple of hours back.

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Israel storms Gaza City as Hamas puts up a dogged resistance in tunnel warfare West nudges Ukraine for negotiations with Russia as U.S. funds for Kyiv have depleted by 96% Myanmar's President warns the country could break apart if violence is not contained & DR Congo faces a fresh upsurge in violence as M23 rebels continue with their onslaught Mohammed Saleh gets you an indepth report of the world's biggest warzones of the week in World At War.

Israel storms Gaza City as Hamas puts up a dogged resistance in tunnel warfare

Arab and Muslim leaders gathered in Saudi Arabia for an extraordinary joint Islamic-Arab Summit in an attempt to exert its influence to press the United States and Israel to bring an immediate end to the bombings which have resulted in such horrific suffering for the people in the Gaza Strip. Keep watching to know what the leaders have discussed in the summit.

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Palestinian officials said a baby died and dozens more patients were at risk from Israeli fire around Gaza's largest hospital on saturday, while Israel said it had killed a Hamas militant who had stopped another hospital from being evacuated. Israel says doctors, patients and thousands of evacuees who have taken refuge at hospitals in northern Gaza must leave so it can tackle Hamas gunmen who it says have placed command centres under and around them.

Israel-Palestine war: Hamas fighters battle Israeli forces in southern Israel

A rising number of people in West Asia are snubbing western brands. They are using their consumer power against Israel and the companies that support its war. From McDonalds to Starbucks the movement is expanding, leaving the brands caught up in it clueless. Ghadi Francis gets a report.

People in West Asia boycott companies supporting the US

Israel's war on Gaza has united the Arab world. Leaders are putting aside their differences, sitting together, discussing the future of Gaza. Saudi Arabia and Iran - the two infamous foes are sharing the table. Ghadi Francis gets a report on this big moment.

Israel-Palestine war: Enemies come together as Israel bombs Gaza

Lebanon is mourning. This week four civilians were killed in an Israeli strike. A grandmother and her granddaughters who had nothing to do with militancy killed in strikes. How has this effected Beirut? And will there be a reaction? Ghadi Francis gets you a report.

Four Lebanese civilians killed in Israeli attack

What happens to Gaza after the war? What will happen after the war ends? Will there be a Gaza left to govern after Israel has achieved its aim? Will the Palestinian authority take charge? Or will the Arab world step in? Ghadi Francis gets you a report.

Netanyahu says 'Israel does not want to occupy Gaza'

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In London, this has been a matter of huge controversy whether protests should have been allowed on the occasion of Army's day. The London Police had said that there is nothing in the British law that bars protesters from congregating peacefully and expressing their protest at this horrific war in the Gaza Strip, and this is precisely what has happened.

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One of the biggest hospitals of gaza is under threat, thousands of injured and displaced Palestinians are trapped inside the walls of the hospital as they are surrounded by the continuous ferocious attack from the Israelis.

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Israel is on a mission to eradicate hamas from the face of earth,and since then it has been relentlessly pounding Gaza with airstrikes. Israeli military has increased its activity in the Gaza strip, and they have left no house, and hospital untouched.

Israel-Palestine war: Troops & tanks on the ground in the Gaza strip

Arab and Muslim leaders gathered in Saudi Arabia for an extraordinary joint Islamic-Arab Summit in an attempt to exert its influence to press the United States and Israel to an end to hostilities in Gaza.

Islamic-Arab summit: Leaders of Palestinian Territories, Iran, Qatar arrive in Riyadh

As the Israel-Palestine war rages on, UN Special Rapporteur says Israel's daily 4-hour humanitarian pause in Gaza is cynical.

Israel-Palestine war: UN Special Rapporteur calls humanitarian pause 'cruel'

Multiple blasts lit up the Gaza Strip as Israeli forces continued with their offensive on the Gaza Strip the fighting has intensified in Gaza's overcrowded hospitals. Doctors Without Borders have now said that they've lost complete contact with their staff inside Gaza's biggest healthcare facility the Al-Shifa hospital.

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Head of World Health Organization says Gaza's health system is 'on its knees'; French president says ceasefire would benefit Israel.

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The UN special reporter on the Palestinian territories Francesca Albanese has described Israel's decision to allow a 4-Hour humanitarian pause daily. As a very cynical and cruel move condemning this move she has said that Palestinians are being forcibly transferred out of the Gaza strip.

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The war in Gaza continues and Israel insists it is pursuing the Hamas militant group the world is asking what will happen once this fight is over and Hamas is eliminated who will be next to take charge and govern the area?

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Here we bring you a quick round-up of all the latest news and top headlines from all across the globe: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited the Marom Brigade of the Israel Defense Forces at the Adam Base and met with soldiers from various units on Thursday. He said the Israeli troops were on the outskirts of Gaza City and "nothing will stop us".

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Israel has unveiled its plan for Gaza. It has agreed for 4-hour daily humanitarian breaks during the fighting. These breaks are aimed at letting civilians flee the war zone. Molly Gambhir brings you a report.

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An explosion was heard in close proximity to Gaza's Al Shifa hospital in the early hours of Friday (November 10). People gathered outside the hospital entrance in Gaza City could be heard shouting and were seen fleeing from the site.

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Israel has reportedly launched attacks targeting hospitals in Gaza. The nation&nbsp;launched air strikes on or near at least three hospitals on Friday, said a spokesperson for the Gaza Health Ministry.

These attacks are further stressing the Palestinian enclave's already struggling health system.

<h2>Simultaneous strikes&nbsp;</h2>

"The Israeli occupation launched simultaneous strikes on a number of hospitals during the past hours," said Ashraf Al-Qidra, spokesperson for the Gaza Ministry of Health, while talking to Al Jazeera.

Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/we-dont-seek-to-occupy-gaza-netanyahu-tells-media-657109">We are not seeking to govern Gaza, Netanyahu tells media</a>

Al Shifa, the hospital Israel had alleged was being used by Hamas to hide its command centres and tunnels, is one of the hospitals being attacked, reports Reuters. Hamas militants have denied Israel's allegations.

The spokesperson for the Hamas-led Ministry of Health also claimed that Israel targeted Gaza City's medical complex's courtyard and that casualties have been reported. However, he did not provide any further details.

Qidra also said that the Al-Rantisi Paediatric Hospital and Al-Nasr Children's Hospital "have been witnessing a series of direct attacks and bombardments" on Friday.&nbsp;

He stated that the Israeli strikes on Al-Rantisi's hospital grounds had set vehicles on fire, which were partly extinguished later.

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Palestinian media as per Reuters has published video footage, purportedly of Al Shifa, on Friday. The footage, which is being widely shared on X,&nbsp;shows the aftermath of an Israeli attack on a parking lot, where journalists and Displaced Palestinians were taking shelter.

It shows people yelling and screaming in panic as an explosion is heard in the background. A man can also be seen with his leg bent at an unnatural angle, lying next to a pool of blood.

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<h2>Human rights organisations concerned</h2>

Human Rights Watch, taking to social media platform X, expressed its concern and said: "With ongoing strikes and fighting nearby (Al Shifa), we are gravely concerned about the well-being of thousands of civilians there, many children among them, seeking medical care and shelter."

The ongoing Israel-Hamas war began with the militant group launching an attack on October 7. The conflict, which has already stretched beyond a month, has to date resulted in the loss of more than 12,000 lives — 1,400 in Israel, and at least 10,812 (with about 40 per cent of them children) in Gaza, as per the latest numbers shared by concerned official departments.

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Israel has reportedly launched attacks targeting hospitals in Gaza. The nation launched air strikes on or near at least three hospitals on Friday, said a spokesperson for the Gaza Health Ministry.

Israel has reportedly launched attacks targeting hospitals in Gaza. The nation launched air strikes on or near at least three hospitals on Friday, said a spokesperson for the Gaza Health Ministry. These attacks are further stressing the Palestinian enclave's already struggling health system. Simultaneous strikes "The Israeli occupation launched simultaneous strikes on a number of hospitals during the past hours," said Ashraf Al-Qidra, spokesperson for the Gaza Ministry of Health, while talking to Al Jazeera. Also read | We are not seeking to govern Gaza, Netanyahu tells media Al Shifa, the hospital Israel had alleged was being used by Hamas to hide its command centres and tunnels, is one of the hospitals being attacked, reports Reuters. Hamas militants have denied Israel's allegations. The spokesperson for the Hamas-led Ministry of Health also claimed that Israel targeted Gaza City's medical complex's courtyard and that casualties have been reported. However, he did not provide any further details. Qidra also said that the Al-Rantisi Paediatric Hospital and Al-Nasr Children's Hospital "have been witnessing a series of direct attacks and bombardments" on Friday. He stated that the Israeli strikes on Al-Rantisi's hospital grounds had set vehicles on fire, which were partly extinguished later. Also read | Israel-Hamas war: Mossad statement on Hezbollah angers Brazil Palestinian media as per Reuters has published video footage, purportedly of Al Shifa, on Friday. The footage, which is being widely shared on X, shows the aftermath of an Israeli attack on a parking lot, where journalists and Displaced Palestinians were taking shelter. It shows people yelling and screaming in panic as an explosion is heard in the background. A man can also be seen with his leg bent at an unnatural angle, lying next to a pool of blood. Trigger warning: Some readers may find the details of this report disturbing. Discretion is advised Hospital Al Shifa, Gaza diserang menggunakan misil American R9X Hellfire. Misil jenis ini tak hasilkan ledakan macam bom biasa tapi akan lepaskan beberapa bilah tajam macam mata pisau pada kelajuan tinggi. Dalam video nampak ada kaki mangsa terpotong. pic.twitter.com/60bIwiOTdd — Ikhwan (@JatIkhwan) November 10, 2023 × 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. Human rights organisations concerned Human Rights Watch, taking to social media platform X, expressed its concern and said: "With ongoing strikes and fighting nearby (Al Shifa), we are gravely concerned about the well-being of thousands of civilians there, many children among them, seeking medical care and shelter." The ongoing Israel-Hamas war began with the militant group launching an attack on October 7. The conflict, which has already stretched beyond a month, has to date resulted in the loss of more than 12,000 lives — 1,400 in Israel, and at least 10,812 (with about 40 per cent of them children) in Gaza, as per the latest numbers shared by concerned official departments. (With inputs from agencies)

Video: Israel targeting hospitals in Gaza, say Palestinian officials

Israeli forces, on Thursday (Nov 9) killed at least 18 Palestinians across the occupied West Bank, said the Hamas-run health ministry, while the raid in the city of Jenin was the deadliest one since 2005.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, tens of thousands of Palestinians fled from northern Gaza on Wednesday (Nov 8), said the Israeli military after it claimed to have opened an evacuation corridor to allow civilians in northern Gaza to move south for the fifth&nbsp;consecutive day.&nbsp;

<h2>What happened in West Bank?</h2>

At least 14 of the 18 deaths reported, following the clashes with the&nbsp;Israeli military,&nbsp;by the Palestinian health ministry took place in the occupied West Bank city of Jenin. A report by AFP citing records from the United Nations said that this marked the highest West Bank death toll from a single Israeli raid since 2005.&nbsp;

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Meanwhile, the Israeli army said its soldiers and personnel from other security agencies killed “several terrorists” with a drone strike and others in gunfights. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) also said that they seized weapons and destroyed a “tunnel shaft containing ready-to-use explosive devices.”&nbsp;

AFP journalists saw black smoke rising over Jenin which is said to be a militant stronghold in the northern West Bank. The Palestinian Red Crescent Society (PRCS) which also operates in the West Bank said one of its paramedics was shot in the back when an “ambulance was targeted” during the raid.

Separately, four Palestinians were also killed by Israeli forces, claimed the Palestinian health ministry saying that the incidents took place in Balata refugee camp near Nablus, Al-Amari refugee camp near Ramallah and Beit Fajar and Dura in the southern West Bank.&nbsp;

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The Israeli army also said that the raid on Jenin&nbsp;on Thursday led to the arrests of 20 people, including two members of the Islamic Jihad militant group.&nbsp;

<h2>Tens of thousands of people flee northern Gaza</h2>

Israeli forces which have completely encircled Gaza City in recent days said they have been allowing civilians safe passage along the main route south for three or four hours each day with a growing number of people wanting to leave the besieged Palestinian territory.&nbsp;

The Israeli military said 50,000 people had fled the north on Wednesday (Nov 8), up from 15,000 on Tuesday. The IDF, on Thursday (Nov 9) also claimed that their troops have secured a key Hamas stronghold, known as Outpost 17, in northern Gaza’s Jabaliya following a 10-hour battle.&nbsp;

“The fighters completed the takeover of the outpost after 10 hours of fighting, during which they eliminated terrorists, seized many weapons, uncovered terrorist tunnel shafts, including a shaft located near a kindergarten and leading to an extensive underground route,” said the Israeli army&nbsp;in a post on X.&nbsp;

ALSO READ |<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israel-hamas-war-palestinian-group-says-ready-to-release-two-hostages-from-gaza-657048">&nbsp;Israel-Hamas war: Palestinian militant group says ready to release two hostages from Gaza</a>

Meanwhile, thousands of Palestinians sought refuge at Al Shifa hospital inside Gaza City despite Israel’s orders to evacuate the area, while those sheltering in tents on hospital grounds say they have nowhere to go, reported Reuters.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

Israeli forces, on Thursday (Nov 9) killed at least 18 Palestinians across the occupied West Bank, said the Hamas-run health ministry, while the raid in the city of Jenin was the deadliest one since 2005.

Israeli forces, on Thursday (Nov 9) killed at least 18 Palestinians across the occupied West Bank, said the Hamas-run health ministry, while the raid in the city of Jenin was the deadliest one since 2005. Meanwhile, tens of thousands of Palestinians fled from northern Gaza on Wednesday (Nov 8), said the Israeli military after it claimed to have opened an evacuation corridor to allow civilians in northern Gaza to move south for the fifth consecutive day. What happened in West Bank? At least 14 of the 18 deaths reported, following the clashes with the Israeli military, by the Palestinian health ministry took place in the occupied West Bank city of Jenin. A report by AFP citing records from the United Nations said that this marked the highest West Bank death toll from a single Israeli raid since 2005. ALSO READ | PM Netanyahu refutes US claim that Israel agreed to daily 4-hour 'humanitarian pause' in war with Hamas Meanwhile, the Israeli army said its soldiers and personnel from other security agencies killed “several terrorists” with a drone strike and others in gunfights. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) also said that they seized weapons and destroyed a “tunnel shaft containing ready-to-use explosive devices.” AFP journalists saw black smoke rising over Jenin which is said to be a militant stronghold in the northern West Bank. The Palestinian Red Crescent Society (PRCS) which also operates in the West Bank said one of its paramedics was shot in the back when an “ambulance was targeted” during the raid. Separately, four Palestinians were also killed by Israeli forces, claimed the Palestinian health ministry saying that the incidents took place in Balata refugee camp near Nablus, Al-Amari refugee camp near Ramallah and Beit Fajar and Dura in the southern West Bank. ALSO READ | Israel-Hamas war: Blinken makes surprise West Bank visit, meets Palestinian Authority President Abbas The Israeli army also said that the raid on Jenin on Thursday led to the arrests of 20 people, including two members of the Islamic Jihad militant group. Tens of thousands of people flee northern Gaza Israeli forces which have completely encircled Gaza City in recent days said they have been allowing civilians safe passage along the main route south for three or four hours each day with a growing number of people wanting to leave the besieged Palestinian territory. The Israeli military said 50,000 people had fled the north on Wednesday (Nov 8), up from 15,000 on Tuesday. The IDF, on Thursday (Nov 9) also claimed that their troops have secured a key Hamas stronghold, known as Outpost 17, in northern Gaza’s Jabaliya following a 10-hour battle. “The fighters completed the takeover of the outpost after 10 hours of fighting, during which they eliminated terrorists, seized many weapons, uncovered terrorist tunnel shafts, including a shaft located near a kindergarten and leading to an extensive underground route,” said the Israeli army in a post on X. ALSO READ | Israel-Hamas war: Palestinian militant group says ready to release two hostages from Gaza Meanwhile, thousands of Palestinians sought refuge at Al Shifa hospital inside Gaza City despite Israel’s orders to evacuate the area, while those sheltering in tents on hospital grounds say they have nowhere to go, reported Reuters. (With inputs from agencies)

West Bank’s Jenin witnesses deadliest Israeli Army raid, thousands flee northern Gaza

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Israeli troops are now in the heart of Gaza City Israeli air strikes and ground operations in the besieged Gaza Strip have so far killed more than 10,000 people. Israel's defence minister Benny Gantz says that Israeli forces are near the Al-Shifa hospital and the Gaza port.

Israel-Palestine war | Israel: Hamas using Al-Shifa to hide command posts and entry points

Israeli forces fought Hamas militants through shell-blasted buildings in the north of the Gaza Strip on Thursday and both sides claimed to have inflicted heavy losses on their foes as the battle over the Palestinian territory intensified.

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Four news organisations who were accused of having prior information about the October 7th Hamas attacks have rejected the claims. Israel had demanded an explanation of the acquisitions from Reuters, Associated Press, CNN and the New York Times. The calls for an explanation came after a pro-Israel media Watchdog called Honest Reporting published an article.

Pro-Israeli watchdog accuses Reuters, CNN, NYT, AP of knowing about the Oct 7th attack

The White House says that Israel has agreed to a 4-hour military pause in Northern Gaza each day. Watch this report to know more.

White House: Israel agreed to daily humanitarian pause in North Gaza

US Presidential race contender Ron DeSantis has claimed credit for saving lives and&nbsp;limiting the number of hostages&nbsp;militant group Hamas kidnapped during its October 7 attack.

Speaking during the Republican presidential debate, the Florida Governor said that there would've been more hostages if he hadn't stepped in to arrange evacuation for 700 people.

<h2>'We acted, and we saved lives'</h2>

DeSantis claimed that after the initial Hamas attack, there would have been a higher number of hostages. He said that Florida citizens were also under attack and US President Joe Biden "left them stranded".&nbsp;

"We had Floridians that were over there after the attack. [Biden] left them stranded. They couldn’t get flights out. I scrambled resources in Florida. I sent planes over to Israel, and I brought back over 700 people to safety. There could've been more hostages had we not acted," said DeSantis.&nbsp;

"We acted, and we saved lives," he added.

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As per The Times of Israel, Hamas militants did not kidnap anyone after the initial October 7 attack. So it is unclear why DeSantis said that the charter flights he helped organise&nbsp;"prevented additional hostages from being taken into Gaza".

<h2>Did the Biden administration abandon citizens?</h2>

The Biden administration arranged a number of charter flights out of Israel for its citizens. These flights started on October 13, chartering Americans from Tel Aviv to Athens.&nbsp;

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With demands for flights falling sharply, its last planned charter flight, as per a Reuters report, was on Tuesday (Oct 31).

"It is purely a demand issue... We have consistently seen the demand for our charter flights go down," said State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller during a press briefing on Monday (Oct 30).

Miller also said that the nation will continue to assess the situation and if "circumstances change on the ground" they will see if they "need to make additional arrangements."

(With inputs from agencies)

US Presidential race contender Ron DeSantis has claimed credit for saving lives and limiting the number of hostages militant group Hamas kidnapped during its October 7 attack.

US Presidential race contender Ron DeSantis has claimed credit for saving lives and limiting the number of hostages militant group Hamas kidnapped during its October 7 attack. Speaking during the Republican presidential debate, the Florida Governor said that there would've been more hostages if he hadn't stepped in to arrange evacuation for 700 people. 'We acted, and we saved lives' DeSantis claimed that after the initial Hamas attack, there would have been a higher number of hostages. He said that Florida citizens were also under attack and US President Joe Biden "left them stranded". "We had Floridians that were over there after the attack. [Biden] left them stranded. They couldn’t get flights out. I scrambled resources in Florida. I sent planes over to Israel, and I brought back over 700 people to safety. There could've been more hostages had we not acted," said DeSantis. "We acted, and we saved lives," he added. GOV. RON DESANTIS ON ISRAEL-HAMAS WAR: "I actually did something about it [...] I sent planes over to Israel, and I brought back over 700 people to safety. There could've been more hostages had we not acted." "We acted, and we saved lives." pic.twitter.com/d0XqUnBnLb — Florida’s Voice (@FLVoiceNews) November 9, 2023 × As per The Times of Israel, Hamas militants did not kidnap anyone after the initial October 7 attack. So it is unclear why DeSantis said that the charter flights he helped organise "prevented additional hostages from being taken into Gaza". Did the Biden administration abandon citizens? The Biden administration arranged a number of charter flights out of Israel for its citizens. These flights started on October 13, chartering Americans from Tel Aviv to Athens. Also read | 'Your whole world stops': Israel vs Hamas war claims 42 members of a family; youngest victim three-month-old With demands for flights falling sharply, its last planned charter flight, as per a Reuters report, was on Tuesday (Oct 31). "It is purely a demand issue... We have consistently seen the demand for our charter flights go down," said State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller during a press briefing on Monday (Oct 30). Miller also said that the nation will continue to assess the situation and if "circumstances change on the ground" they will see if they "need to make additional arrangements." (With inputs from agencies)

Israel-Hamas war: DeSantis claims he saved Americans stuck in conflict, when Biden 'left them stranded'

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