A picture of Shani Nicole Louk, who is missing, is displayed during a demonstration by family members and supporters of hostages who are being held in Gaza after they were kidnapped from Israel by Hamas gunmen.
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RSF says killing of Reuters journalist in Lebanon a targeted strike
Reporters Without Borders (RSF) said on Sunday that the killing of Reuters visuals journalist Issam Abdallah in Lebanon on Oct. 13 was the result of a targeted strike from the direction of the Israeli border.
"According to the ballistic analysis carried out by RSF, the shots came from the east of where the journalists were standing; from the direction of the Israeli border," RSF said. "Two strikes in the same place in such a short space of time (just over 30 seconds), from the same direction, clearly indicate precise targeting."
Netanyahu, Biden speak after Israel expands Gaza ground incursions
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke on Sunday with US President Joe Biden, Netanyahu's office said, after Israel expanded ground incursions in a Gaza war now in its fourth week.
The Israeli statement did not expand on the conversation.
Israel ‘Expanding’ Ground Attack in Gaza as Biden Urges Aid Increase
The Israeli military on Sunday signaled a heavier assault on the Gaza Strip in its war against Hamas, announcing an expansion of its ground invasion into the battered Palestinian enclave, while US President Joe Biden urged Israel’s leader to “immediately and significantly” increase the amount of humanitarian aid flowing in and to prioritize the protection of civilians there. (NYT)
Heavy Fighting is ongoing within the City of Jenin in the West Bank as more Armored Vehicles and Israel's Caterpillar D9 Armored-Bulldozer begin to arrive.
Firmly opposed to a ceasefire: Israel PM's office
The Washington Post reports, citing a US official, that the United States pushed Israel to restore communications in Gaza and that they 'need to stay back on'.
US House Republicans set to vote on Israel aid package on November 2nd.
Jewish group honours Indian-American doctor for standing against antisemitism
An influential Jewish group has felicitated Indian-American physician Dr Bharat Barai for his relentless effort to strengthen ties between India, the US and Israel and his stand against antisemitism.
“We stand with you, our Jewish brothers and sisters,” said Dr Bharat Barai, an ardent advocate of the India-Israel relationship who has made six trips to Israel, adding that the collaborative relationship between the Hindu and the Jewish communities has benefited both. (PTI)
UN agency says 33 trucks carrying food and medical supplies entered Gaza via Egypt yesterday, the biggest delivery of aid in over a week.
Syria state TV says Israeli air strikes targeted two army posts in Daraa
Syrian state TV said on Monday that Israeli air strikes targeted two army posts in Daraa.The raids led to "some material losses", according to Syrian media.
Images released by the Israel Defense Force showing ongoing Combat Operation in the North of the Gaza Strip over the last 24 Hours. (OSINTdefender)
Turkish fund denies supporting Hamas after US sanctions move
Turkish real estate investment fund Trend GYO responded to the US imposition of sanctions on three of its shareholders on the grounds of providing aid to Hamas, saying on Sunday it does not provide financial support to any organisation.
The US on Friday issued a second round of sanctions aimed at the Palestinian militant group Hamas following its attack this month on Israel, including a Hamas official in Iran and members of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.
Save the Children organization says over 3,200 children have been killed in Gaza with another thousand missing
59 trucks carrying humanitarian aid have entered Gaza via Egypt
Australia's foreign minister says 'when Israel’s friends urge Israel to protect civilian life, as we have, it is critical that Israel listens'
'Dozens' of militants killed in Gaza raids, says Israel
The Israeli army said Monday that its forces killed "dozens" of militants in clashes through the night in Gaza as it presses its military response to the October 7 Hamas attacks.The army said "troops killed dozens of terrorists who barricaded themselves in buildings and tunnels and attempted to attack the troops", and that a fighter jet had targeted a building "with over 20 Hamas terrorist operatives inside". (AFP)
The UK's ambassador to Israel says 'Hamas must not remain in control in the Gaza strip'
Working to make sure this does not become a regional conflict: UK Foreign Secretary
Spoken with the political leadership of Israel's neighbhours including Lebanon, we are working to make sure this does not become a regional conflict: UK Foreign Secretary. (Reuters)
Attacked around 600 targets in the last day: Israel Air Force
Intense Israeli strikes as Israeli tanks have begun approaching the outskirts of Gaza City
Unidentified aircraft targeted truck convoy in Syria: Iraqi official
Unidentified aircraft targeted a truck convoy stationed on the Syrian side of the border with Iraq on Sunday night, an Iraqi border official said on Monday.
Multiple air strikes destroyed part of a 10-truck convoy that had used the Qaim border crossing from Iraq to cross into Syria on Saturday, the border official said.
The border crossing is close to the Syrian town of Abu Kamal, also known as Al Bukamal, which is near to where the US military carried out air strikes on Friday against two facilities it said were used by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and groups it backs.
Those air strikes were carried out in response to a spate of attacks against US forces in both Iraq and Syria, the Pentagon said.
Two Iraqi militia sources also said on Monday that air strikes by unidentified aircraft on Sunday hit a building the militia was using near Abu Kamal.
The building struck by the attack was evacuated by their militia fighters on Saturday and no casualties were reported, the sources said. Reuters was unable to independently verify that the attacks occurred.
(Reuters)