Beit al-Quds/Gaza/Washington/Tokyo/New York Oct 20 (Online): Israel’s barbaric bombing of residential areas, refugee camps and religious sites in Gaza and the West Bank continues.
In the latest Israeli bombing, after hospitals and a church, a historic mosque has also been targeted, in which the al-Omari al-Kabeer mosque was martyred.
Another dozen Palestinians, including women and children, were martyred and many were injured.
Israeli Defense Minister Yves Gallant has said that ground troops are ready to gather at the Gaza border to get an inside look at the Palestinian ‘enclave’.
The United Nations, on the other hand, has warned that the escalation of military action in Gaza is ‘catastrophic’, that ‘the world is losing its humanity’ and that violence could spread throughout the region.
The Egyptian aid organization said that if the intense bombing of the Rafah crossing continues, the delivery of aid may be hindered.
According to media reports, Israel continues to bombard residential areas and religious places in Gaza and the West Bank. A refugee camp in Noor al-Shams in the West Bank was bombed, in which 12 people include women and children were martyred.
Israel also targeted several buildings in the West Bank, which were suspected of having Hamas fighters, but there were no casualties due to the fact that the buildings were empty at the time of the attack. Similarly, a church was also bombed in the northern area of Gaza. In which 12 people were killed and more than a dozen were injured.
The Israeli army did not stop there, but bombed a historic Al-Omari Al-Kabeer mosque in the northern region, in which the mosque was completely demolished.
The Iranian-backed organization Hezbollah helped Hamas, while Israeli planes also bombed Hezbollah bases in Lebanon.
The Palestinian Ministry of Interior has said that a number of displaced people who took refuge in the compound of a church in the Gaza Strip were killed and injured as a result of the Israeli attack.
The Palestinian Ministry of Interior said in its statement that a large number of civilians were martyred and injured in the compound of the Greek Orthodox Saint Porphyrius Church in the Israeli attack.
According to eyewitnesses, the aim of the attack was apparently to target a synagogue in which many Gazans have taken refuge during the war in the Palestinian territories. The section was damaged and an adjacent building collapsed.
He further informed that several injured persons of the attacks have been shifted to the hospital. In response to the attack, the Israeli military said it was investigating the alleged attack.
Meanwhile, Israeli Defense Minister Yves Gallant has said that the ground forces are ready to gather at the Gaza border to see the Palestinian ‘enclave’ from the inside.
According to the Arab media, the Minister of Defense said this yesterday, which was an indication of the approaching ground attack of the Israeli army in Gaza.
Addressing his soldiers, the Israeli Defense Minister said that you have seen Gaza from a distance, now you will soon see Gaza from the inside, but he warned that the war in Gaza could be a difficult and long war.
Shortly after this speech by the Israeli Defense Minister, a video of Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu has been released in which he is assuring his soldiers of their victory at a place near the border.
It should be noted that the number of Palestinians martyred in the Israeli attacks in Gaza and the West Bank has increased to more than 3,900, while the number of injured has reached close to 15,000.
On the other hand, the number of Israelis who died in the attack of Hamas is 1400 and about 4 thousand are injured. Millions of people are deprived of water, food and electricity due to the Israeli blockade. Thirst, hunger and poverty have camped in the region.
The Israeli military has released the latest figures on hostages in Gaza, with the administration saying the number of hostages is 203.
On the other hand, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, Filippo Grandi, said that any increase in military operations in the Gaza Strip would be “catastrophic” for the people there.
Speaking to reporters in Tokyo, the capital of Japan, he said, “I can tell you with certainty that the further increase in military operations, but also the continuation of these activities, will be disastrous for the people of Gaza.”
Stressing that the refugee agency UNHCR has no formal mandate in the Palestinian Territories or Israel, he said he was deeply saddened and concerned by the UN Secretary-General, including many of my colleagues.
He also described the October 7 attacks by Hamas in Israel as “horrendous” and said the consequences of the conflict spreading to Lebanon and other countries would be “incalculable”.
On the other hand, the United Nations Agency for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs mentioned that 545 Palestinians have been displaced since October 7 in the West Bank during the increase in settler violence.
In a post on social media website X, the agency said at least 74 Palestinian families had been evicted from 13 pastoral communities amid intense settler violence and access restrictions.
In his statement, he said that the properties of the victims were burnt and people were threatened at gunpoint.
Pakistan’s humanitarian aid to Gaza reached Al-Arish International Airport
Pakistan’s humanitarian aid to Gaza has arrived at Al-Arish International Airport A special plane carrying 81 tons of humanitarian and medical aid from Pakistan arrived at Al-Arish International Airport today for the brotherly Palestinian people of Gaza.
Sajid Bilal, Pakistan’s ambassador to Egypt, handed over aid to the Egyptian Red Crescent Society for the Palestinian Red Crescent Society in Gaza.
Al-Arish Airport is located 40 km from Gaza. Pakistan stands with the Palestinian people at this critical juncture. Pakistan will continue to provide the necessary aid to the Palestinians.
The Pakistani Ministry of Health has received permission to send medicines to Palestine After that, the Ministry will hand over the shipment to NDMA.
Medicines, life-saving drugs and surgical instruments are being sent to Palestine.
According to the officials of the Ministry of Health, the decision to send a medical team to Palestine has not been made yet.
Biden links Gaza war to Ukraine, calls Putin and Hamas a threat
US President Joe Biden linked the Gaza war to Ukraine and compared Russian President Putin to Hamas and described both as a threat.
According to a foreign news agency, while speaking in the Oval Office of the White House, the US President urged Congress to approve billions of dollars in military aid to Israel and Ukraine.
President Joe Biden has said that the success of the wars between Israel and Ukraine is very important for the national security of the United States. The United States is committed to the dignity and right of self-determination of the Palestinian people. The actions of Hamas cannot take away this right. He said that he saw people in Israel who were strong, determined, traumatized and in deep pain.
He said that he also spoke to the President of the Palestinian Authority, Mahmoud Abbas, and was heartbroken by the tragic loss of Palestinian lives. The explosion in the Gaza hospital was not carried out by the Israelis.
“We cannot ignore innocent Palestinians who just want to live in peace,” President Biden said.
He said that the US and regional partners are working for a better future in the Middle East, asking Congress to pass a bill to further improve Israel’s defense capabilities.
He asked Israel to follow the laws of war, to protect civilians in every possible way.
The US President said that he will send to the Congress an urgent aid request of about 100 billion dollars for approval which will be given over the next one year.
This aid proposal includes money, humanitarian aid and Includes border management.
President Biden made this speech after returning from a visit to Israel, in which he announced his ally’s full support and solidarity in the fight against Hamas.
British Prime Minister Rishi Sonic’s meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman emphasized the need to avoid further tension in Gaza.
Access to water, food and medicine was agreed upon: Biden
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has met British Prime Minister Rishi Sonak in which they discussed the Israel-Gaza tension.
According to a foreign news agency, the British Prime Minister arrived in Saudi Arabia to meet the Saudi Crown Prince. The meeting emphasized the need to avoid further tension in Gaza.
During the meeting, British Prime Minister Rishi Sonak said that Saudi Arabia should play its role for stability in the region. In the meeting, the two leaders agreed to access water, food and medicine in Gaza.
It should be noted that earlier British Prime Minister Rishi Sonak also met Israeli counterpart Netanyahu. Meanwhile, he said, “Britain will stand by Israel in difficult times. I am proud to be here with you.
Swedish environmental activist Greta Thunberg’s open expression of solidarity with Palestine.
Sweden’s internationally renowned environmental activist Greta Thunberg has declared her open solidarity with Palestine and demanded an immediate ceasefire, justice and freedom.
Greta Thunberg shared a photo with her Jewish friends on social platform X. In the photo, it can be seen that Greta and all of her colleagues are holding placards with slogans in solidarity with Palestine.
The placard held by Greta reads ‘I stand with Gaza’, while other placards read ‘Free Palestine’, ‘We Jews stand with Palestine’, ‘Climate Justice Now’. 20-year-old Greta Thunberg captioned the photo, “Today we are participating in a strike in support of Palestine and Gaza. The world needs to raise its voice and call for an immediate ceasefire for Palestinians and all affected citizens.” We demand justice and freedom.
The young environmental activist also tagged some of the accounts, writing, “Here are some accounts where you can learn more about the situation and how you can help the victims.”
Not only Greta, but other famous artists of the world also expressed solidarity with Palestine on the Hamas-Israel conflict.
The United States has issued a worldwide alert for its citizens
According to the foreign news agency, US officials said that there are possibilities of terrorist attacks, demonstrations or violent actions against American citizens and interests.
Meanwhile, US State Department spokesman Matthew Miller said that Egypt and Israel have been told not to attack Gaza during aid deliveries.
To a question, he said that he urges all states, including Pakistan, to uphold their responsibilities regarding the treatment of refugees.
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