Palestine-Israel Crisis: Day 12 Highlights

Israel airstrikes on Gaza: Day 12

The conflict in Gaza enters its 12th day, with ongoing Israeli airstrikes.

The death toll has reached approximately 3,478, comprising many women, children, and elderly individuals.

Over 12,000 people have been injured since the hostilities escalated on October 7.

The Gaza health ministry reports significant casualties from a single event:

471 Palestinians were killed, and more than 314 were wounded at the al-Ahli Arab hospital in northern Gaza.

Developments involving U.S. President Joe Biden:

Concluding a one-day visit to Israel, Biden expressed support for the Israeli claim that the hospital strike was due to a failed rocket launch from within Gaza.

Scheduled meetings in Jordan with Arab leaders were canceled.

Biden warned Israelis against being consumed by rage.

International reactions to the hospital bombing and the broader conflict:

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen denounced the hospital attack as “senseless” and “horrifying.”

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva labeled the hospital deaths an “unjustifiable tragedy” and called for humanitarian intervention and a ceasefire.

UK Defence Secretary Grant Shapps warned against misattributing blame for the hospital blast, stressing that inaccurate reporting can be dangerous.

France’s Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne noted an increase in French casualties due to Hamas attacks in Israel, with 24 citizens killed.

The U.S. imposed new terrorism-related sanctions on nine individuals and one entity associated with Hamas.

Additional incidents and international positions:

Israeli forces killed two Palestinian teenagers following protests near Ramallah in the West Bank.

Turkey indicated ongoing negotiations with Hamas for the release of hostages taken to Gaza.

Egypt’s President Abdel Fatah al-Sisi opposed the potential displacement of Palestinians to Sinai, suggesting it could prompt attacks on Israel.