Palestine-Israel War: Day 7 Highlights
Day 7 of Israeli bombing on Gaza and world response
Palestinian Ministry of Health reports 11 Palestinians killed in the occupied West Bank.
60 Palestinians wounded by Israeli forces and settler attacks.
Death toll and casualties:
Palestinian death toll reaches 1,799 in seven days.
7,388 Palestinians wounded, including children.
Al-Qassam Brigades discloses that Israeli bombardment killed 13 of the Israeli prisoners they held within a 24-hour span.
Mass relocation:
Over a million Palestinians ordered to relocate amid increasing casualties.
U.N. states the difficulty of relocating so many people in such a short time frame.
Hamas’ actions:
Rockets fired into Rehovot, south of Tel Aviv.
Hamas claims responsibility for the attack.
No casualties reported from this attack.
Israeli army’s response:
Reports of explosions at the border fence with Lebanon.
The Israeli army responds with artillery.
Israel has been bombing cars evacuating north Gaza.
U.S Involvement:
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrives in Qatar.
Discussions with Qatar Emir Sheikh Tamim ibn Hamad Al Thani about the ongoing war.
Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, currently in Israel, reaffirmed unwavering support.
He, however, emphasized that democracies uphold the laws of war, contrasting it against tactics used by terrorists.
Palestinian President Mahmud Abbas statement:
Abbas opposed the forced displacement, likening it to a “second Nakba”. During Israel’s establishment in 1948, the Nakba saw around 760,000 Palestinians either fleeing or being expelled from their homes.
Palestinian PM’s statement:
Mohammad Shtayyeh speaks from Ramallah regarding western media’s double standards.
Calls on the world to intervene to stop killings.
Weapon distribution:
Israeli forces distribute firearms and weapons to around 26,000 Israeli settlers.
International reactions
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan stresses the need for Palestinian rights.
Condemns U.S.’ support of Israel. Turkey sends humanitarian aid to Gaza through Egypt.
U.N. warns of a potential humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
U.N. investigation into claims of Israel using white phosphorus in Gaza.
The European Commission expresses readiness to initiate humanitarian corridors to Gaza.