There was a fierce clash between the Israeli army and Hamas fighters in the southern part of the Gaza Strip on Thursday. Four Israeli soldiers were killed in the fighting, while 85 Palestinians were killed in Israeli air and ground attacks. Hamas fighters are also included in the dead people. Due to the ongoing operation in Gaza City with the help of Israeli tanks and air force, the city’s telecommunication system has been completely disrupted. Internet and telephone lines have been shut down, cutting off people’s communication.
The difficulties of the survivors increased
Bassem al-Kanou, who lives in a tent on the edge of Gaza City, said, “Where should we go? After the lack of food, our lives are now in danger. Bombs are exploding and bullets are being fired every minute.” The Israeli military says its aim is to pressure Hamas into releasing the Israeli hostages. There are currently 48 hostages, of which only 20 are expected to survive.
Violence also
broke out in the West Bank, killing two Israeli soldiers at the Allenby crossing on the West Bank’s border with Jordan. Meanwhile, the driver, who was bringing relief materials to the Palestinians, was also killed. The Israeli army called it a terrorist attack. Also, Israeli warplanes attacked Hezbollah positions in Lebanon, but the full details of the damage caused in this attack have not yet been revealed.
Disagreement between the government and the military The
differences between Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his military chiefs have emerged over the decisions of the Gaza war. The army did not agree to the permanent occupation of Gaza City and airstrikes in Qatar. Support for resolutions against Israel in the United Nations Security Council and General Assembly is increasing. Apart from the US and Israel, only 10 countries opposed it, while 142 countries supported it.