Palestinians with foreign passports wait for permission to leave Gaza, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestinian Islamist group Hamas, at the Rafah border crossing with Egypt, in Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip, November 7, 2023.
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US Vice President Kamala Harris dials UAE and Bahrain leaders to discuss humanitarian aid for Gaza
US Vice President Kamal Harris.
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Kamala Harris, the Vice President of the United States, engaged in phone conversations with UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed and Bahrain Prime Minister Salman bin Hamad. The discussions revolved around humanitarian aid for Gaza, marking an increased involvement for the Vice President on this issue as part of the Biden administration's recent efforts.
Reports Times of Israel
Qatar denies funding hospital that Hamas uses tunnels under
In response to an IDF spokesperson's claim that Hamas had dug a tunnel underneath a Qatari-funded hospital in Gaza, Qatar's ambassador for Gaza reconstruction, Mohamed al-Emadi, strongly criticized Israel.
Emadi says the IDF claim is “without concrete evidence or an independent investigation… and a blatant attempt to justify the occupation’s targeting of civilian facilities, including hospitals, schools, gatherings of population and shelters of displaced people.”
Reports Times of Israel
Thousands of volunteers give of their time to engage in activities to help our troops, provide them with necessities, and help house and feed those who are temporarily displaced. (Source: X/The Jerusalem Post)
UK's Foreign Secretary James Cleverly on Monday said he will be in Japan for the G7 meeting to discuss the crisis in Israel and Gaza, according to a Downing Street statement. (Source: X/The Jerusalem Post)
The government of Thailand is working through Iranian mediators to secure the release of Thai nationality hostages held by Hamas in Gaza following their October 7 massacre in southern Israel.(Source: X/The Jerusalem Post)
Despite the horrific October 7 pogroms in southern Israel, US President Joe Biden continues to push for the establishment of a sovereign Palestinian-Arab state next to the Jewish state. (Source:X/The Jerusalem Post)
The antisemitism envoys of 24 countries, including the United States, made a joint call for governments to protect their local Jewish communities in the wake of Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack on Israel. (Source:X/The Jerusalem Post)
The Gaza war has transformed the nationalistic Israeli-Palestinian conflict into a battle of religions and civilizations, European Union foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said. (Source: X/The Jerusalem Post)
Hezbollah released footage showing their recent Killing of an Israeli Civilian
Flares cover the sky over northern Gaza tonight as Israeli forces are reportedly attempting to seize the neighborhoods near Al-Shifa Medical Center.
The Houthi Terrorist Organization in Yemen is claiming to have launched a batch of attack drones at various “sensitive sites” across Israel within the last few hours; however so far there have been no red alerts in southern Israel. (Source X/OSINTdefender)
Next package of US military aid to the IDF will be composed of $320 million worth of precision bombs (Source: X/ The Spectator Index)
Bahrain parliament's deputy speaker says members of the body are lobbying to reverse normalization of relations with Israel (Source: X/ The Spectator Index)
The Palestine Red Crescent says two rockets struck near Al-Quds Hospital (Source: X/ The Spectator Index)
Israel's foreign ministry says relations with Jordan are of strategic importance for both countries, amid rising tensions over the Israel-Hamas war. (Source: X/ The Spectator Index)
Hezbollah fighter death toll rises to 63 (Source: X/ The Spectator Index)
The UAE will establish a field hospital in Gaza (Source: X/ The Spectator Index)
Hamas says it welcomes move by South Africa to recall diplomats from Israel (Source: X/ The Spectator Index)
The IDF eliminated Wael Asefa, Commander of Hamas' Deir al-Balah Battalion
Hamas turned a mosque into a rocket launching compound.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel would consider ‘tactical little pauses’ in Gaza fighting to facilitate the entry of aid or the exit of hostages, but again rejected calls for a general ceasefire despite growing international pressure (Reuters)
Israel says it has split Gaza Strip in two in drive to Isolate Hamas’ leadership
Flares are dropped by Israeli forces, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestinian Islamist group Hamas, in Gaza City November 6, 2023.
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The Israeli military said its forces had split the Gaza Strip in two after a night of heavy airstrikes, a move that Israel said would make it more difficult for Hamas to control the enclave.
Israeli officials made the announcement after two Israeli columns surrounded Gaza City, which is densely populated and in the northern half of the Gaza Strip, effectively cutting it off from the south. Israeli officials have described the city as a Hamas stronghold. (NYT)
Malaysia says won't recognise unilateral sanctions on supporters of Palestinian groups
Malaysia said on Tuesday it will not recognise unilateral sanctions in response to a proposed US law to level sanctions against foreign supporters of Hamas and other militant groups operating in Palestine.
The Hamas International Financing Prevention Act, aimed at cutting off international financing to the groups, was passed by the US House of Representatives last week and is awaiting voting by the Senate.
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said his government was closely monitoring developments on the bill's passage, adding that it could affect Malaysia only if it is proven to provide material support to Hamas or the Palestinian Islamic Jihad. (Reuters)
China's ambassador to the United Nations calls for 'an urgent humanitarian ceasefire' (Source: X/ The Spectator Index)
Israeli logistics convoy entering the Gaza Strip earlier.
Heavy Fighting between Israeli Forces and Militants has been going on throughout the night within the City of Tulkarm in the West Bank; with several Israeli Caterpillar D9 Armored-Bulldozers seen operating in the Streets. (Source: X/ OSINTdefender)
Netanyahu vows Israel will take control of "overall security" of besieged Gaza after the war, as the Hamas-run health ministry says the death toll has surged past 10,000 (Source: X/AFP)
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu
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United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called for an “urgent” Gaza ceasefire as he warned that the enclave had become a graveyard for children and took Hamas to task for using civilians as human shields. (Source: X/The Jerusalem Post)
Israeli forces took control of a Hamas military stronghold in the northern Gaza Strip as fierce battles continue on the ground.
A terror cell that barricaded itself near the al-Quds Hospital was gunned down by Israeli fighter jets guided by the IDF's 36th Armored Division.
As per the IDF, the cell planned to launch an attack on the ground forces from its barricaded position. (Source: X/The Jerusalem Post)
Russia's foreign ministry said on Tuesday that a statement by an Israeli junior minister who appeared to voice openness to the idea of Israel carrying out a nuclear strike on Gaza had raised many questions. (Source: X/The Jerusalem Post)
US President Joe Biden's proposed $14 billion aid package to Israel reportedly includes funds to assemble up to 100 more Iron Dome launchers, significantly expanding the IDF's air defense. (Source: X/The Jerusalem Post)
Israel's government is not responsible for "operating" Israel's defense establishment, Agriculture Minister Avi Dichter said on Tuesday, explaining that "the two defense circles" which the government relied on failed on October 7. (Source: X/The Jerusalem Post)
Israeli forces captured a Hamas/PIJ 49 tube multiple rocket launcher (possibly for 122mm caliber artillery rockets) set up at a youth movement building in the Gaza Strip.
IDF airstrikes on southern Lebanon (Source: X/ The Spectator Index)
An Israeli tank struck a terror cell in Lebanon that attempted to fire anti-tank missiles at Israel near Shtula, the IDF said Tuesday.
Hamas-run health ministry spokesperson says Israeli forces have ordered the evacuation of the Rantisi Children's Hospital, reports The Spectators Index
The IDF is again allowing the passage of Gazan civilians to the southern Strip through a humanitarian corridor open from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 pm local time: Jerusalem post
Israel's National Security Minister says 'tens of thousands of conditional permits and actual licenses for personal weapons were given to eligible citizens': The Spectator Index
Israel to keep security control in Gaza ‘indefinitely’ after war, says Netanyahu: Times of Israel
Israeli security forces arrested 28 Palestinian terror suspects, 11 of them affiliated with terror group Hamas, in a raid of the West Bank on Tuesday, reports Jerusalem Post
WHO: Over 160 health care workers have died on duty in Gaza
A World Health Organization spokesperson said on Tuesday that over 160 health care workers had died on duty in Gaza and called for a lifting of restrictions on medical aid, saying some doctors were performing operations, including amputations, without anaesthetic.
"Over 160 of the healthcare workers have died on duty while taking care of those injured and diseased. These are the people keeping the health system going through the dedication they have somehow found a way to keep some level of service going," Christian Lindmeier told a press briefing, without citing the source of information.
(Reuters)