2023-10-15 18:22:27
Tel Aviv: Israel confirmed that 126 soldiers were taken hostage by Hamas. Israel stated that 126 soldiers were captured by the Hamas armed group who crossed the border into Israel. Israel has not confirmed the number of citizens taken prisoner or any other information. Israel believes they may have been moved to underground cells in Gaza. Israel has reiterated that military action will be imminent following entering Gaza, and that people must withdraw from northern Gaza. At the same time, Israel has warned the people of northern Gaza that a ground war is imminent. The death toll in Gaza has passed 2,300.
An Israeli citizen was killed in a rocket attack by the Lebanese armed group Hezbollah. The rocket landed in Stula village adjacent to the border village of Narhaiya town. Three people were fatally injured. In retaliation, Israel launched several rocket attacks into Lebanon. A curfew was also announced at the border. The warning is that no one should come within four kilometers, otherwise they will be shot. Syria accused Israel of destroying Aleppo airport. Five people were injured in the second attack in two days. Meanwhile, Israeli airstrikes on Gaza continue. The death toll is also rising. Hamas also fired several rockets at Tel Aviv. Following a warning by Israel’s SANA, a rocket attack was launched once morest a convoy of people moving to southern Gaza. Many people were killed.
Russia calls for vote on UN resolution on Israel-Hamas war It is not clear whether a draft resolution calling for a ceasefire will be introduced. Evacuation of people including foreigners from Gaza is also in crisis due to the non-opening of Egypt’s Rafah Gate. Vehicles with relief materials brought by countries including Turkey, UAE and Qatar and voluntary organizations are also waiting at the Raha Gate. Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh, who met with Iran’s foreign minister in Qatar, made it clear that he will work with Iran. Iran has reiterated that there will be heavy retaliation if Israel continues its aggression.
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