Israel-Hamas War Live Updates: As per reports, at least 100 people have been taken hostage by Hamas
The United Nations today said that nearly 2,00,000 people or nearly a tenth of the population, have fled their homes in Gaza since the start of the war between Israel and the Hamas group, and are poised for shortages of water and electricity due to a blockade.
“Displacement has escalated dramatically across the Gaza strip, reaching more than 1,87,500 people since Saturday. Most are taking shelter in schools,” Jens Laerke, United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs spokesperson, told a Geneva briefing, saying further displacement was expected as clashes continue.
Israel today continued to pound Hamas targets in Gaza and said the bodies of 1,500 terrorists were found in southern towns recaptured by the army near the Palestinian enclave.
The death count in Israel has surged above 900, while Gaza officials have reported 687 people killed so far.
Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed to turn Hamas-controlled areas “to rubble”, raising concern from the United Nations over possible “humanitarian law” violations.
Here are the live updates on the Israel-Hamas war:
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French President Emmanuel Macron today said that Iran’s condoning of Hamas’ attack on Israel was “unacceptable” and that France was looking into establishing whether it was directly involved.
“I have no comment to make about the direct involvement of Iran for which we have no formal proof, but it’s clear that the public comments by Iranian authorities were unacceptable… and that it is likely that Hamas was offered help,” he said.
“But I will remain careful on that point until we have stabilised intelligence,” he added.
“I hope the next days will allow Israel to put an end to any attack against Israel’s territory and free the hostages”, he said.
The United Nations humanitarian office today said that nearly 2,00,000 people or nearly a tenth of the population, have fled their homes in Gaza since the start of hostilities and is poised for shortages of water and electricity due to a blockade.
“Displacement has escalated dramatically across the Gaza strip, reaching more than 187,500 people since Saturday. Most are taking shelter in schools,” Jens Laerke, OCHA spokesperson, told a Geneva briefing, saying further displacement was expected as clashes continue.
Supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei today denied any Iranian involvement in Hamas’s attack on Israel despite its strong support for the Palestinian terrorist group.
“The supporters of the Zionist regime (Israel) and some people in the usurping regime have been spreading rumours over the past two or three days, including that Islamic Iran was behind this action. They are wrong,” he said in a speech at a military academy.
“Of course, we defend Palestine, we defend the struggles,” he added, urging “the whole Islamic world” to “support the Palestinians.”
He also said Israel has suffered an “irreparable failure” on both “military and intelligence” fronts.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi was today briefed by his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu on the ongoing situation as his country carries out retaliatory strikes against Hamas in Gaza.
“I thank Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for his phone call and providing an update on the ongoing situation. People of India stand firmly with Israel in this difficult hour. India strongly and unequivocally condemns terrorism in all its forms and manifestations,” PM Modi said on X – formerly known as Twitter.
I thank Prime Minister @netanyahu for his phone call and providing an update on the ongoing situation. People of India stand firmly with Israel in this difficult hour. India strongly and unequivocally condemns terrorism in all its forms and manifestations.
– Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 10, 2023
The World Health Organization called on Tuesday for a humanitarian corridor to be established into and out of the Gaza Strip, which has been placed under total siege by Israel. “WHO is calling for an end to the violence… A humanitarian corridor is needed to reach people with critical medical supplies,” WHO spokesman Tarik Jasarevic told a press briefing in Geneva.
The total siege of the Gaza Strip is banned under international law, the United Nations human rights chief said on Tuesday. “The imposition of sieges that endanger the lives of civilians by depriving them of goods essential for their survival is prohibited under international humanitarian law,” Volker Turk said in a statement.
Israel-Hamas War: Israel “More Or Less” Regains Controls Over Gaza Border, Says Army
Israel army says “more or less restored control” over Gaza border, reports news agency AFP
Around 1,500 bodies of Hamas militants have been found in Israel around the Gaza Strip, the army said Tuesday, as it pummelled the Palestinian enclave with air strikes.
All Americans should be horrified and outraged by the brazen terrorist attacks on Israel and the slaughter of innocent civilians. We grieve for those who died, pray for the safe return of those who’ve been held hostage, and stand squarely alongside our ally, Israel, as it…
– Barack Obama (@BarackObama) October 9, 2023
Ambulances enter the hospital parking, with their sirens blaring at high decibels, carrying Israelis wounded in the ongoing clash with Hamas. Paramedics, working overtime, run to the wounded, put them on stretchers & rush to the emergency department.
“Saudi Stands By Palestinians”: Crown Prince As Israel-Gaza War Escalates
Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman assured Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas that the country will “stand by the Palestinian people to achieve their legitimate rights to a decent life, achieve their hopes and aspirations, and achieve just and lasting peace,” a report said. The leader said he was working to prevent “an expansion” of war that broke out after the Hamas attack.