Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz warned of a “powerful hurricane” over Gaza City, issuing a final ultimatum to Hamas to release hostages and surrender. The IDF is preparing a major offensive as evacuations continue and high-rise strikes intensify.
There were no immediate reports of casualties. However, eyewitnesses reported hearing explosions as flames and smoke rose from one targeted site. They added ambulances had rushed to the scene, Xinhua news agency reported.
The ceremony at the Camille Chamoun Sports City Stadium drew delegations from 70 countries, including Iran, Xinhua news agency reported quoting Lebanese broadcaster al-Jadeed.
The attack, which took place during the Jewish holiday of Simchat Torah, marked the deadliest day for the Jewish community since the Holocaust, resulting in the deaths of 1,200 Israelis and the abduction of over 100 hostages by Hamas, a Palestinian militant group.
