Palestine-Israel Crisis: Day 10 Highlights

Israeli strikes on Gaza: Day 10

*The Israeli army continued its air strikes on Gaza for the 10th consecutive day, exacerbating the humanitarian crisis in the Palestinian enclave. Local health officials reported 2,808 fatalities and an astounding 10,859 wounded. In a heart-wrenching development, over 750 children have been confirmed dead in the relentless offensives.

*In a recent bombardment, a woman was killed, and six children were injured in the Qaizan Al Najjar area of Khan Yunis.

*Intense raids occurred in various neighbourhoods of Gaza City, including Zaytoun, Shujaiya, and the northwest region.

*The Al Tuffah neighbourhood in northeastern Gaza was also hit, resulting in casualties.

The city’s main roads were severely affected by the bombardment.

*U.S. President Joe Biden warned against Israel’s occupation of Gaza but seemed to support an internal operation against Hamas.

*Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu invited President Biden to Israel in a gesture of solidarity amidst the conflict.

*Hamas’ armed wing, the Al Qassam Brigades, launched missiles towards Jerusalem and Tel Aviv in retaliation for Israel’s targeting of civilians.

*Sirens were reported in both cities, disrupting ongoing parliamentary meetings.

*The U.N. Security Council prepared to discuss the crisis, with draft resolutions proposed for establishing a ceasefire and delivering humanitarian aid.

*The World Health Organization highlighted the critical shortage of water, electricity, and fuel, emphasizing the need for immediate aid delivery.

*Contrary to Israeli army statements, a Gaza government spokesperson reported that only 70,000, not 600,000, people were displaced in the region.

*The conflict has taken a severe toll on journalists, with eleven killed, over twenty injured, and two missing since the onset of air strikes.

*In a speech, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu cautioned Iran and Hezbollah against provocation and called for global unity against Hamas.

*Qatar and Kuwait received invitations to a summit in Cairo intended for discussing the ongoing Palestinian issue and broader peace processes.

*In a separate incident, Hezbollah reportedly destroyed Israeli surveillance equipment at the Lebanese border.

*Russian President Vladimir Putin planned discussions with key regional leaders, including Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and Palestinian authority Mahmud Abbas, about the situation in Gaza.

*Calls for humanitarian assistance and the safe evacuation of foreign nationals from Gaza were made by the foreign ministers of Egypt and France.

*The Arab League demanded a halt to military actions in Gaza, condemning the siege as a violation of Palestinian human rights.

*U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken returned to Israel for further discussions on the conflict after visiting six Arab nations, seeking to meet again with Prime Minister Netanyahu. He once again retreated support for Israel.