Nearly 3,600 people have been killed in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Gaza, which started after sudden attacks by Hamas. The United Nations reported that over 338,000 people have been displaced from their homes in the Gaza Strip due to heavy Israeli airstrikes.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed to completely destroy Hamas, comparing the group to ISIS and promising their eradication. Israel claims to have regained control of the Gaza border areas from Hamas. Israel has also responded to shelling from Lebanon and Syria with its own airstrikes. The Lebanese group Hezbollah retaliated, claiming the strikes were to avenge the deaths of its members by Israeli defense forces.
Here are the latest updates on the Israel-Hamas war:
– Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman spoke with Iran’s president, Ebrahim Raisi, via phone to discuss the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas. This is their first call since their surprise reconciliation in March. They discussed the current military situation in Gaza and Riyadh’s efforts to engage with international and regional parties to deescalate the situation. The crown prince reiterated Saudi Arabia’s firm support for the Palestinian cause.
– According to the United Nations, more than 338,000 people have been displaced in the Gaza Strip due to continued Israeli bombardments. The densely populated territory, home to 2.3 million people, has seen a significant increase in the number of displaced individuals, reaching a total of 338,934.
It is important to note that this information is constantly developing, and further updates are expected.