Tel Aviv. Today is the 26th day of the war between Israel and Hamas. Meanwhile, Rafah border has been opened for foreign citizens for the first time. About 400 people will reach Egypt from here. At the same time, injured Palestinian citizens will also be able to escape from here. In fact, Egypt had said that it would also allow injured Palestinians to cross the Rafah border, so that they could get proper treatment. On the other hand, the Israeli Army said that the soldiers have so far destroyed 11 thousand Hamas positions.
Attack on Gaza’s largest refugee camp
On Tuesday night, Israel targeted the largest Jabaliya refugee camp in northern Gaza. The Israeli army claimed that it had killed 50 fighters, including a senior Hamas commander, Ibrahim Biari, in this attack. The refugee camp in Jabaliya area of Gaza is spread over an area of about 1.4 square km. Before the attack, about 1.16 lakh people had taken shelter here. The Health Ministry of Gaza, which is controlled by Hamas, said that dozens have died in Israeli attacks, while hundreds of people have been injured.
Communications and internet services disrupted again in Gaza
Communications and internet services have again come to a standstill in Gaza amid Israeli attacks. Due to this, more than 20 lakh people in Gaza have been cut off from the world. Here, the Israeli Army said that 11 of its soldiers also lost their lives during this period. A total of 326 soldiers have died so far.
Houthi spokesperson said- our support to the people of Gaza
On Tuesday, Houthi rebels from Yemen also fired missiles at Israel. The Israeli Army has claimed that it shot down a missile and some drones in the air. According to Israel, Houthi spokesperson Yahya admitted that drones, ballistic and cruise missiles have been fired on the Israeli city of Eilat.
Houthi spokesperson further said – These attacks have been carried out in support of the people of Gaza, because the Arab countries are weak and are secretly supporting Israel. The people of Yemen want us to attack Israel. These attacks will happen in future also. We know that Israel has a strong air defense system and has foiled the attacks, but these attacks will also be successful soon.
Houthi rebels captured Yemen’s capital Sanaa in 2014. Now they control a large part of the country. Houthi had said a few days ago that he is with Hamas and will help it in every way.
Bolivia has broken relations with Israel amid the war. At the same time, Colombia and Chile have recalled their ambassadors condemning the death of civilians in Gaza.
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will visit Israel again on November 3. 19 members of the family of an Al Jazeera engineer were killed in the attack on Jabaliya camp.
Israel will allow 100 trucks to go to Gaza every day, so that relief materials can be delivered to the common people.
American commandos present in Israel are trying to find out the location of hostages in Gaza.
Hamas said – will release some foreign citizens soon
Hamas’ armed wing announced on Tuesday that it would release more foreign nationals held hostage in the coming days. Also, Abu Obaida, spokesperson of Hamas’s Qassim Brigade, said that they will turn Gaza into a graveyard of enemy forces and politicians.
Hamas has so far released 4 civilians held hostage. Of these, 2 are American and 2 are Israeli citizens. The four hostages released are women. Hamas has so far released 4 civilians held hostage. Of these, 2 are American and 2 are Israeli citizens. The four hostages released are women.
Blinken and Austin oppose
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Defense Minister Lloyd Austin appeared before a committee of Parliament on Tuesday. When he was giving statement on Israel-Hamas war, some people opposed him. These people had come with posters in their hands. It was written on them that the Israeli army is committing genocide in Gaza and America is helping in it.
Actually, both these ministers appeared because President Joe Biden has demanded from the Parliament to release an emergency budget of $ 105 billion. With this they want to help Ukraine and Israel. A part is also to be spent on the development of the US-Mexico border. The US Parliament wants to ask tough questions to the Biden Administration before passing this budget.
Egypt said- ceasefire is very important
The Egyptian government issued a statement on Tuesday. Said- The situation in Gaza has gone from bad to worse. Now the world will have to impose ceasefire at any cost. Prime Minister Mustafa Madbouli has visited the Rafah border.
According to the statement, we are contacting the rest of the countries of the world at every level, so that the situation can be improved and the refugee crisis does not become bigger. President Abdel Fateh Al Sisi is making efforts at a personal level. The solution to this issue is that Israel and Palestine become completely separate countries.
Iran’s foreign minister will visit Turkey
Iran’s Foreign Minister Hussein Aamir is going to Turkey on Wednesday. During this time he will participate in many meetings. It is believed that he may also meet President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Turkey has made it clear that if Israel does not stop attacks on Gaza, the consequences will be serious.
The Israeli army targeted 300 Hamas positions on Monday night. Anti-tank missile and rocket launching sites, military compounds and underground tunnels were destroyed. The army attacked Hamas fighters present in the tunnels. During this period many members of Hamas were killed. The Israeli army claimed that it had also killed senior Hamas leader Naseem Abu Ajina. Abu Ajina was the mastermind of the October 7 attack on Israel’s two cities, Erez and Netiv Hasara.
People in Gaza warned by phone to leave the city
Here, Al Jazeera’s reporter told that people living in Gaza City are being warned on phone to evacuate the city. Journalist Yumna Al Saeed said- My family received a call from the Israeli Army. It was said to leave Gaza immediately. Before this, the army had dropped leaflets from the sky. It was written on them – Israeli army is responding due to Hamas attacks. The buildings where Hamas is operating will be destroyed.
Israel’s Operation ‘Swords of Iron’ against Al-Aqsa Flood
Hamas has named its operation against Israel ‘Al-Aqsa Flood’. In response, the Israeli army started ‘Swords of Iron’ operation against Hamas. Hamas military commander Mohammed Deif had said – This attack is revenge for Israel’s desecration of the Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem. Actually, Israeli police had thrown grenades at Al-Aqsa Mosque in April 2023.
At the same time, Hamas spokesperson Ghazi Hamad told Al Jazeera – This action is our answer to those Arab countries which are growing closer to Israel. In recent days, media reports had claimed that Saudi Arabia may recognize Israel as a country on America’s initiative.
Why is there dispute between Israel and Palestine
This conflict has been going on in this area of the Middle East for at least 100 years. There is dispute over areas like West Bank, Gaza Strip and Golan Heights. Palestine claims these areas including East Jerusalem. At the same time, Israel is not ready to give up its claim on Jerusalem.
Gaza Strip is between Israel and Egypt. This place is currently under the control of Hamas. This is an anti-Israel group. In September 2005, Israel withdrew its forces from the Gaza Strip. In 2007, Israel imposed several restrictions on this area. Palestine says that an independent Palestine state should be established in the West Bank and Gaza Strip.
Israeli police arrest worshipers at Al-Aqsa Mosque; Hamas said- price will have to be paid
There was a clash between police and Palestinians at Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem in Israel. The police took action and arrested several people and accused them of damaging the holy mosque. According to the police, some Palestinians had barricaded themselves inside the mosque with firecrackers, sticks and stones and set up barricades outside.