NDTV brings daily despatches by journalist Allan Sorensen, Middle East Correspondent for Danish newspaper Kristeligt Dagblad, providing insights and first-hand accounts from the Israel-Palestine war. Hamas has faced a challenge from its own population as Israel requested civilians in northern parts of Gaza to evacuate to avoid Israeli bombardments. Hamas set up roadblocks to prevent mass evacuation, but reports suggest that many Palestinians are already fleeing south. Tens of thousands of people have already left their homes following Israel’s evacuation warning, adding to the 400,000 internally displaced Palestinians. The Israeli evacuation order has been criticized by the UN and international human rights organizations. The death toll in Gaza has risen to 2,216, including 724 children. The US is in constant communication with Israeli and Egyptian officials to establish a humanitarian corridor between Egypt and Gaza. Israeli mediastation Kan 11 released documents revealing Hamas’ aim to kill and kidnap Israeli civilians. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that the current attack is only the beginning, emphasizing immense international support and the goal of removing Hamas rule in Gaza. On the Lebanese side of the border, a Reuters journalist was killed and several wounded. The Lebanese Hezbollah militia has threatened retaliation. Arrests were made in the Israeli occupied West Bank, including members of Hamas. Russia has proposed a UN Security Council resolution calling for a humanitarian ceasefire and condemning violence against civilians. Israeli elite units are operating in Gaza to locate kidnapped Israelis and foreigners.
Sun. Oct 13th, 2024
