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Israeli troops and tanks conducted an overnight ground raid in northern Gaza, marking a significant development in the conflict. Amid the strikes, tragic stories of families affected by the conflict, are coming out of the Gaza strip. Watch this video for all the developments from the ground.

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Hamas' armed wing on Thursday (Oct 26) claimed that "almost 50" Israeli hostages, held captive by the militant group, were killed after Israel began its counter-offensive against the Palestinian enclave.

"(Ezzedine) Al-Qassam Brigades estimates that the number of Zionist prisoners who were killed in the Gaza Strip as a result of Zionist strikes and massacres has reached almost 50," the group said in a statement issued on its Telegram channel, as per news agency AFP reports.

Earlier, the Israeli army said that 224 people were kidnapped by militants during the attack that claimed the lives of 1,400 people, mostly civilians.

"We have informed the families of 224 hostages. This number is changing based on the intelligence we obtain," military spokesman Daniel Hagari told reporters.&nbsp;

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israel-hamas-war-russia-us-proposals-for-un-action-on-israel-gaza-rejected-at-security-council-651348">Israel-Hamas war: Russia, US proposals for UN action on Israel, Gaza rejected at Security Council</a>

"It will continue to change. The effort to return the hostages is a top priority."

As per the Israeli government, at least half of the hostages have foreign passports.

Israel launched massive air strikes&nbsp;in retaliation against Palestinian militant group Hamas after its brutal onslaught on Oct 7.

<h2>'Advance warnings make no difference'</h2>

The UN humanitarian coordinator for the Palestinian territories, Lynne Hastings, on Thursday, said that despite the fact that Israeli forces issued warnings to the people in Gaza to leave, "advance warnings make no difference".&nbsp;

In a statement, she said that when evacuation routes are bombed, "people are left with nothing but impossible choices. Nowhere is safe in Gaza."

The army said overnight its forces hit "numerous terrorist cells, infrastructure and anti-tank missile launch posts".

The operation in northern Gaza came in "preparation for the next stages of combat", the military said.

The raid by the army came after PM Netanyahu, during a televised address said that "we are in the midst of a campaign for our existence".&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

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Hamas' armed wing on Thursday (Oct 26) claimed that "almost 50" Israeli hostages, held captive by the militant group, were killed after Israel began its counter-offensive against the Palestinian enclave.

Hamas' armed wing on Thursday (Oct 26) claimed that "almost 50" Israeli hostages, held captive by the militant group, were killed after Israel began its counter-offensive against the Palestinian enclave. "(Ezzedine) Al-Qassam Brigades estimates that the number of Zionist prisoners who were killed in the Gaza Strip as a result of Zionist strikes and massacres has reached almost 50," the group said in a statement issued on its Telegram channel, as per news agency AFP reports. Earlier, the Israeli army said that 224 people were kidnapped by militants during the attack that claimed the lives of 1,400 people, mostly civilians. "We have informed the families of 224 hostages. This number is changing based on the intelligence we obtain," military spokesman Daniel Hagari told reporters. Also read: Israel-Hamas war: Russia, US proposals for UN action on Israel, Gaza rejected at Security Council "It will continue to change. The effort to return the hostages is a top priority." As per the Israeli government, at least half of the hostages have foreign passports. Israel launched massive air strikes in retaliation against Palestinian militant group Hamas after its brutal onslaught on Oct 7. 'Advance warnings make no difference' The UN humanitarian coordinator for the Palestinian territories, Lynne Hastings, on Thursday, said that despite the fact that Israeli forces issued warnings to the people in Gaza to leave, "advance warnings make no difference". In a statement, she said that when evacuation routes are bombed, "people are left with nothing but impossible choices. Nowhere is safe in Gaza." The army said overnight its forces hit "numerous terrorist cells, infrastructure and anti-tank missile launch posts". The operation in northern Gaza came in "preparation for the next stages of combat", the military said. The raid by the army came after PM Netanyahu, during a televised address said that "we are in the midst of a campaign for our existence". (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.

'Almost 50' hostages killed in Israel raids, says Hamas armed wing

The US has been Israel's strongest ally, showing unwavering support for the latter's military actions in Gaza. But Joe Biden's weak stance on the humanitarian crisis in Gaza has angered thousands of American Muslims and Arabs in the country. Will Biden's support to Israel's Gaza siege come at the cost of 2024 presidential elections?

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United States President Joe Biden, on Wednesday (Oct 26) said that while Israel has a right to defend itself, he called on Tel Aviv to follow “laws of war” and do everything to protect civilians. This comes amid mounting international pressure for a ceasefire in the region, the calls for which the US president has previously rejected saying that would not happen until all the hostages being held in Gaza are released.&nbsp;

The Palestinian militant group launched a surprise attack against Israel on October 7 which, as per Israeli officials, killed more than 1,400 people, while more than 200 others were taken as hostages by Hamas.&nbsp;

Israel, in turn, has launched air strikes against Gaza which, according to the Hamas-run health ministry, has killed more than 6,500 Palestinians. Jerusalem&nbsp;is also planning a ground invasion of the besieged Gaza Strip.&nbsp;

<h2>Biden on Israel’s right to defend itself</h2>

“Israel has a right, and I would add responsibility, to respond to the slaughter of its people,” the US president told reporters at the White House during a joint press conference with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese who is in the midst of a visit to Washington.&nbsp;

He also went on to accuse Hamas which has been ruling Gaza of “hiding behind” Palestinian civilians amid Israeli strikes but also called on Israel to follow “laws of war.”&nbsp;

“Israel has to do everything in its power, as difficult as it is, to protect innocent civilians. It’s difficult,” said the US president.&nbsp;

Biden also called for an end to Israeli settler attacks on Palestinians in the occupied West Bank saying that it is “pouring gasoline on the fire.” He added, “They’re attacking Palestinians in places that they’re entitled to be.”

<h2>US president doubts Gaza death toll, calls for two-state solution</h2>

Biden also cast doubt on civilian casualty figures released by the Hamas-run Palestinian health ministry. “I have no notion that the Palestinians are telling the truth about how many people are killed. I’m sure innocents have been killed, and it’s a price of waging war.”&nbsp;

He added, “But I have no confidence in the number that the Palestinians are using.” He also denied reports that he “demanded” that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delay Israel’s ground invasion of Gaza.&nbsp;

“What I have indicated to him is that if that’s possible to get these folks out safely, that’s what he should do. It’s their decision,” said Biden, adding “I did not demand it. I put it out to him, if it’s real, it should be done.”

Speaking about what happens once the current crisis is over, the US president said that “there has to be a vision of what comes next” in the region and it should include a two-state solution for Israel and the Palestinians.

“Israelis and Palestinians equally deserve to live side by side in safety, dignity and in peace,” said Biden.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies) 
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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.

United States President Joe Biden, on Wednesday (Oct 26) said that while Israel has a right to defend itself, he called on Tel Aviv to follow “laws of war” and do everything to protect civilians.

United States President Joe Biden, on Wednesday (Oct 26) said that while Israel has a right to defend itself, he called on Tel Aviv to follow “laws of war” and do everything to protect civilians. This comes amid mounting international pressure for a ceasefire in the region, the calls for which the US president has previously rejected saying that would not happen until all the hostages being held in Gaza are released. The Palestinian militant group launched a surprise attack against Israel on October 7 which, as per Israeli officials, killed more than 1,400 people, while more than 200 others were taken as hostages by Hamas. Israel, in turn, has launched air strikes against Gaza which, according to the Hamas-run health ministry, has killed more than 6,500 Palestinians. Jerusalem is also planning a ground invasion of the besieged Gaza Strip. Biden on Israel’s right to defend itself “Israel has a right, and I would add responsibility, to respond to the slaughter of its people,” the US president told reporters at the White House during a joint press conference with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese who is in the midst of a visit to Washington. He also went on to accuse Hamas which has been ruling Gaza of “hiding behind” Palestinian civilians amid Israeli strikes but also called on Israel to follow “laws of war.” “Israel has to do everything in its power, as difficult as it is, to protect innocent civilians. It’s difficult,” said the US president. Biden also called for an end to Israeli settler attacks on Palestinians in the occupied West Bank saying that it is “pouring gasoline on the fire.” He added, “They’re attacking Palestinians in places that they’re entitled to be.” US president doubts Gaza death toll, calls for two-state solution Biden also cast doubt on civilian casualty figures released by the Hamas-run Palestinian health ministry. “I have no notion that the Palestinians are telling the truth about how many people are killed. I’m sure innocents have been killed, and it’s a price of waging war.” He added, “But I have no confidence in the number that the Palestinians are using.” He also denied reports that he “demanded” that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delay Israel’s ground invasion of Gaza. “What I have indicated to him is that if that’s possible to get these folks out safely, that’s what he should do. It’s their decision,” said Biden, adding “I did not demand it. I put it out to him, if it’s real, it should be done.” Speaking about what happens once the current crisis is over, the US president said that “there has to be a vision of what comes next” in the region and it should include a two-state solution for Israel and the Palestinians. “Israelis and Palestinians equally deserve to live side by side in safety, dignity and in peace,” said Biden. (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.

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Russia and the United States on Wednesday (Oct 25) voted against each others’ draft resolutions which has further deepened the United Nations Security Council’s deadlock over any unified response to address the ongoing war between Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas.&nbsp;

The proposals come days after the US vetoed a draft resolution proposed by Brazil which condemned the October 7 terror attacks in Israel by Hamas and called for “humanitarian pauses” in the fighting to allow for aid delivery.

However, US ambassador to the UN Linda Thomas-Greenfield at the time criticised the text for not mentioning Israel’s right to defend itself.&nbsp;

<h2>‘Broadly similar’ US and Russia proposals</h2>

Notably, both resolutions are said to be similarly worded but the Russia-led proposal calls for a “humanitarian ceasefire” while the US has called for a “humanitarian pause” to enable the safe delivery of aid to civilians in Gaza.&nbsp;

Both resolutions condemned the terror attacks by Hamas on Israeli civilians and urged the UN to address the worsening humanitarian situation in Gaza.&nbsp;

<h2>Russia, China veto US-led resolution</h2>

Russia and China vetoed the US-led resolution which reportedly shocked several diplomats as it said Israel has a right to defend itself and demanded Iran stop exporting arms to militant groups.&nbsp;

Nine countries, aside from the US, voted in favour of the Washington-led resolution – Albania, France, Ecuador, Gabon, Ghana, Japan, Malta, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom.&nbsp;

However, it was rejected since China and Russia – two permanent members of the council – voted against the proposal. Brazil and Mozambique abstained from voting.

Ahead of the vote, Thomas-Greenfield said that the US has “worked exhaustively to draft a strong and balanced text.” She also said that in drafting the resolution, “we listened, we engaged” with humanitarian agencies and that the draft includes mechanisms to protect civilians and UN personnel.&nbsp;

However, after the resolution was double vetoed, Thomas-Greenfield told the 15-member council that she was disappointed and “though today’s vote was a setback, we must not be deterred.”

“The draft does not reflect the world’s strongest calls for a ceasefire, an end to the fighting, and it does not help resolve the issue,” said China’s UN Ambassador Zhang Jun after the vote.&nbsp;

He added, “At this moment, ceasefire is not just a diplomatic term. It means the life and death of many civilians.”

<h2>Russia-led resolutions fails to garner enough votes</h2>

Meanwhile, the Russia-led resolution calls for a “humanitarian ceasefire” and immediate cancellation of evacuation orders by the Israeli army forcing around one million people from northern Gaza to head to the southern part of the Gaza Strip ahead of the ground assault.&nbsp;

Russia’s Ambassador to the UN Vassily Nebenzya told the council he did not see the point of supporting the US-led draft which, according to him, served the geopolitical interests of one of the members of the council.&nbsp;

However, the Russian proposal failed to garner the minimum number of votes – four – to pass the resolution. A resolution needs at least nine votes and no vetoes by the five permanent members of the Security Council in order for it to be adopted.&nbsp;

Four countries that voted in favour of Russia’s resolution were China, Gabon, and UAE while the US and UK voted against it. Additionally, nine countries abstained from voting for Russia’s proposal.&nbsp;

This was Russia’s second attempt at a resolution after only five members voted in favour of its previous text on October 16.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies) 
 
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Russia and the United States on Wednesday (Oct 25) voted against each others’ draft resolutions which has further deepened the United Nations Security Council’s deadlock over any unified response to address the ongoing war between Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas.

Russia and the United States on Wednesday (Oct 25) voted against each others’ draft resolutions which has further deepened the United Nations Security Council’s deadlock over any unified response to address the ongoing war between Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas. The proposals come days after the US vetoed a draft resolution proposed by Brazil which condemned the October 7 terror attacks in Israel by Hamas and called for “humanitarian pauses” in the fighting to allow for aid delivery. However, US ambassador to the UN Linda Thomas-Greenfield at the time criticised the text for not mentioning Israel’s right to defend itself. ‘Broadly similar’ US and Russia proposals Notably, both resolutions are said to be similarly worded but the Russia-led proposal calls for a “humanitarian ceasefire” while the US has called for a “humanitarian pause” to enable the safe delivery of aid to civilians in Gaza. Both resolutions condemned the terror attacks by Hamas on Israeli civilians and urged the UN to address the worsening humanitarian situation in Gaza. Russia, China veto US-led resolution Russia and China vetoed the US-led resolution which reportedly shocked several diplomats as it said Israel has a right to defend itself and demanded Iran stop exporting arms to militant groups. Nine countries, aside from the US, voted in favour of the Washington-led resolution – Albania, France, Ecuador, Gabon, Ghana, Japan, Malta, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom. However, it was rejected since China and Russia – two permanent members of the council – voted against the proposal. Brazil and Mozambique abstained from voting. Ahead of the vote, Thomas-Greenfield said that the US has “worked exhaustively to draft a strong and balanced text.” She also said that in drafting the resolution, “we listened, we engaged” with humanitarian agencies and that the draft includes mechanisms to protect civilians and UN personnel. However, after the resolution was double vetoed, Thomas-Greenfield told the 15-member council that she was disappointed and “though today’s vote was a setback, we must not be deterred.” “The draft does not reflect the world’s strongest calls for a ceasefire, an end to the fighting, and it does not help resolve the issue,” said China’s UN Ambassador Zhang Jun after the vote. He added, “At this moment, ceasefire is not just a diplomatic term. It means the life and death of many civilians.” Russia-led resolutions fails to garner enough votes Meanwhile, the Russia-led resolution calls for a “humanitarian ceasefire” and immediate cancellation of evacuation orders by the Israeli army forcing around one million people from northern Gaza to head to the southern part of the Gaza Strip ahead of the ground assault. Russia’s Ambassador to the UN Vassily Nebenzya told the council he did not see the point of supporting the US-led draft which, according to him, served the geopolitical interests of one of the members of the council. However, the Russian proposal failed to garner the minimum number of votes – four – to pass the resolution. A resolution needs at least nine votes and no vetoes by the five permanent members of the Security Council in order for it to be adopted. Four countries that voted in favour of Russia’s resolution were China, Gabon, and UAE while the US and UK voted against it. Additionally, nine countries abstained from voting for Russia’s proposal. This was Russia’s second attempt at a resolution after only five members voted in favour of its previous text on October 16. (With inputs from agencies)

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