Ahead of Diwali, Israel's ambassador to India, Naor Gilon, has urged Indians to light a 'Diya of Hope' for the hostages from his country who have been held by Hamas since last month's assault.
Out of the 243 casualties, 65 occurred due to airstrikes on residential buildings in refugee camps: Al Bureij and Al Maghazi in Deir Al Balah, and Jabaliya in North Gaza governorate
According to Xinhua news agency, he mentioned in a press conference at Al-Arish Hospital in North Sinai Province that all patients came through the Rafah crossing, with the majority being in serious condition.
The IDF confirmed that they identified a Hamas terrorist cell using an ambulance. In response, an IDF aircraft targeted and neutralized the Hamas terrorists, who were operating within the ambulance."
FBI Director Christopher Wray expressed concern that the actions of Hamas and its allies could inspire violent extremists within the US to carry out attacks against Americans.
Xinhua reports Hamas armed wing's spokesperson Abu Obaida stating, "We've informed mediators that we'll release several of them in the coming days, as we no longer need to detain them," in a recorded message on Tuesday.
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) reported on X that they had eliminated Ibrahim Biari, Commander of Hamas' Central Jabaliya Battalion. Biari was identified as one of the leaders responsible for the terror attack on October 7th
Director Wray emphasized our primary concern: that violent extremists, whether individuals or small groups, may be inspired by events in the Middle East to launch attacks against ordinary Americans in their daily routines.
Israel has a right to defend itself but that Palestinians deserve equal measures of safety and security, Kamala Harris said during an interview with CBS