2023-10-12 06:58:02
Israel’s government was under intense public pressure Thursday to overthrow Hamas following its insurgents stormed the country Saturday through the border fence, killing hundreds of Israelis in their homes, on the streets and at a festival. outdoor music.
Hamas said it launched the attack because Palestinian suffering had become intolerable under the blockade imposed on the Gaza Strip 16 years ago, as well as Israel’s endless military occupation and increased settlements in the West Bank.
Hamas insurgents are holding regarding 150 people captured in Israel and have fired thousands of projectiles into Israeli territory in the past five days. In the Strip, residents face growing uncertainty following its only power plant ran out of fuel and was forced to shut down on Wednesday. The United States announced that it is working with Egypt and Israel to enable safe corridors to get civilians out of Gaza.
The war, which has already claimed more than 2,400 lives on both sides, is expected to intensify.
Here’s a look at what’s happening on day six of the latest war between Israelis and Palestinians:
JERUSALEM — Israel’s military says it is preparing for a possible ground offensive on the Gaza Strip but political leaders have not yet made a decision.
Israeli forces “are preparing for a ground maneuver if it is decided,” said Lt. Col. Richard Hecht, an army spokesman.
Israel has called up some 360,000 reservists and announced an unprecedented response to the bloody and extensive Hamas incursion over the weekend. Since Saturday’s assault, the army has carried out intense airstrikes on the Palestinian enclave, while fighters fired thousands of projectiles into Israeli territory.
CAIRO — Egypt has engaged in intense talks with Israel and the United States to allow the delivery of aid and fuel to Gaza through its Rafah border crossing. But he opposed proposals to establish exit corridors from the territory, arguing that the exodus from the Strip might have serious consequences for the Palestinian cause.
The Egyptian government rejected any proposal to open passageways for Palestinians escaping Israeli bombing in Gaza, a senior Egyptian official said early Thursday. The person in charge, who spoke on condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to inform the press, was responding to the White House National Security spokesperson, John Kirby, who stated that Joe Biden’s executive is maintaining active conversations to achieve the safe departure of Gaza civilians.
Egyptian state media reported that the Israeli offensive is part of a plan to empty the enclave.
1697094379
#Sixth #day #ongoing #war #Israelis #Palestinians
