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Israel Hits Hezbollah Military Infrastructure in Lebanon: IDF

11:35 15.10.2023 (Updated: 12:42 16.10.2023)

Israel has imposed a blockade on the Gaza Strip and launched a large-scale bombardment in response to an unexpected attack by the Palestinian militant group Hamas on 7 October.

The foreign ministry of Qatar has denounced the demand for the "forced relocation of Gaza Strip residents" and emphasized the necessity of lifting the blockade on the enclave.

"The State of Qatar announces its categorical rejection of the attempts to forcibly displace the brotherly Palestinian people from the Gaza Strip, and calls for lifting the blockade on the Strip and providing full protection to civilians under international law and international humanitarian law," the ministry said in a statement, posted on X on Saturday.

On Friday, the Israel Defence Forces urged civilians of Gaza City to evacuate southward "for their own safety." Stephane Dujarric, the UN spokesman, informed that the Israeli military has given notice to both the inhabitants of northern Gaza and the UN personnel to move to southern Gaza within a 24-hour period. Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Egypt, and other Arab nations have voiced their condemnation of Israel's actions to expel Palestinians from the Gaza Strip.

Death Toll Among Israeli Soldiers Reaches 279: Media

The number of Israeli soldiers killed since the beginning of the escalation of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict has reached 279, Israeli media reported on Saturday, citing the Israeli Defence Forces.

The number of people held hostage in the Gaza Strip has reached 126, the Haaretz newspaper added.

ICRC Negotiating With Israel, Hamas to Deliver Medicine to Hostages - Reports

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is negotiating with the Israeli government and Palestinian Hamas movement to deliver medical supplies to hostages held in the Gaza Strip, the Al Arabiya broadcaster reported on Saturday, citing an ICRC spokesperson.

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17:24 16.10.2023

Leaders of Turkiye and Iran Discuss Escalation of Israeli-Palestinian Conflict

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi discussed the escalation of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and ways to decrease tensions during a phone conversation on Monday, Erdogan’s administration said in a statement.

According to the statement obtained by Sputnik, Erdogan and Raisi also discussed “the regional tensions” and “what steps need to be taken to reduce tensions."

During the conversation, Erdogan called for ending the conflict as soon as possible and avoiding steps that could lead to a further escalation. Ankara also is making efforts to deliver humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip, Erdogan said, adding that "mutually beneficial agreements" can lead to lasting peace between Israel and Palestine.

17:23 16.10.2023

Biden May Visit Israel on Wednesday - Reports

US President Joe Biden may pay a visit to Israel on October 18, the Haaretz newspaper reported on Monday, citing an Israeli source.

The Times of Israel newspaper reported on Sunday that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had invited Biden to visit his country in coming days.

20:28 15.10.2023

20:27 15.10.2023

Iran to Refrain From Engaging in Gaza Conflict Unless Israel Attacks Iran - Mission to UN

The Iranian armed forces will not intervene in the situation in the Gaza Strip if Israel starts a ground operation there unless Israeli forces decide to attack Iran, the Iranian Permanent Mission to the United Nations told Sputnik on Sunday.

"Iran's armed forces will not engage, provided that the Israeli apartheid does not dare to attack Iran, its interests, and nationals. The resistance front can defend itself," the Iranian mission said when asked whether Iran is going to intervene if Israel starts a ground operation in the Gaza Strip.

20:27 15.10.2023

Israel Conducting Airstrikes at Hezbollah Military Infrastructure in Lebanon - IDF

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said on Sunday that it is carrying out airstrikes against the military infrastructure of the Hezbollah militant group in Lebanon, adding that the fighting continues along the Lebanese border.

"IDF fighter jets are currently striking Hezbollah military infrastructure in Lebanon," the IDF said on Telegram.

20:27 15.10.2023

Israel Informs US About Resumption of Water Supply in Southern Gaza Strip - White House

The Biden administration has received information from Israel on the resumption of water supply in the southern part of the Gaza Strip, US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan said on Sunday.

Sullivan told CNN's State of the Union show that he had been in contact with Israeli officials "within the last hour" who had informed him that water supply had been resumed in the southern part of the Gaza Strip. Over the past several days, this matter had been in the center of various discussions, the US official added.

20:26 15.10.2023

Israel's IDF Reports 9 Incoming Rockets From Lebanon

The Israel Defense Forces said on Sunday that nine rockets have been fired from Lebanon at the Israeli territory, with Israel's air defense intercepting five of them.

"Following reports regarding sirens sounded in northern Israel, nine rockets were fired from Lebanon into Israeli territory. The IDF Aerial Defense Array intercepted five rockets according to protocol. The IDF is currently striking the site of the launch in Lebanon," the IDF wrote on Telegram.

18:59 15.10.2023

Jordan's King Issues Directive to Ensure Continuity of Hospital in Gaza Strip - Reports

Jordanian King Abdullah II has issued a directive to ensure continuity of operations of the Jordanian field hospital in the Gaza Strip despite disrupted medical supplies and security threats due to Israeli strikes, Jordanian broadcaster Al-Mamlaka reported on Sunday, citing the country's national center of security and crisis management.

18:35 15.10.2023

IDF Reserves Right to Operate 'Anywhere in Middle East' to Ensure Israel's Security

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) will operate anywhere in the Middle East to ensure Israel's security, IDF spokesman Daniel Hagari said on Sunday, adding that the army is highly prepared in all areas.

"The IDF will operate anywhere in the Middle East to fulfill Israel’s security aims. We are highly prepared in all arenas," Hagari was quoted as saying by the Times of Israel newspaper.

18:26 15.10.2023

Israel's IDF Says Arrested 330 Wanted Palestinians in West Bank Over Past Week

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said on Sunday that it had arrested around 330 wanted Palestinians in the West Bank since the start of the escalation in the region, with most of them associated with Palestinian movement Hamas.

"Since the start of the war, the divisions [in the West Bank] have arrested some 330 wanted persons. Over 190 of them have links with terrorist organization Hamas," the IDF said in a statement

Over the past night, 49 wanted Palestinians have been arrested, with 33 of them being Hamas members, the statement read, adding that Israel's raids were met with resistance, with Palestinians throwing stones and explosives at soldiers.

17:33 15.10.2023

15:34 15.10.2023

Chinese Foreign Minister Says Israel's Actions Go Beyond Self-Defense

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi told Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud in a phone call on Sunday that Israel's actions have gone beyond the scope of self-defense and that the country should stop the collective punishment of Palestinians.

"Israel's actions have gone beyond self-defense, Israel should seriously heed the calls of the international community and the UN Secretary-General and stop collectively punishing the residents of the Gaza Strip," Wang was quoted as saying in a statement released by the Chinese Foreign Ministry.

15:33 15.10.2023

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14:08 15.10.2023

Israel Opens Evacuation Route for Gaza Residents to South for 3 Hours

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said on Sunday it opened an evacuation route for northern Gaza residents to the south from 07:00 to 10:00 GMT.

"Residents of Gaza City and northern Gaza, in the past days, we've urged you to relocate to the southern area for your safety. We want to inform you that the IDF will not carry out any operations along this route from 10 AM to 1 PM [07:00 to 10:00 GMT]. During this window, please take the opportunity to move southward from northern Gaza," the IDF said on X.

13:35 15.10.2023

IDF Says Carrying Out Retaliatory Strikes After Shelling From Lebanon

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said on Sunday it was striking a source of incoming shelling from Lebanon.

"Following the initial reporting regarding a shooting toward the community of Shtula, the IDF is currently striking toward the origin of the fire in Lebanon," the IDF said on Telegram.

Five Israelis were injured when an anti-tank missile flew into the community of Shtula near Israel's border with Lebanon, the Jerusalem Post reported, citing the Israeli army.

11:55 15.10.2023

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