Following Israeli military’s announcement of “expanding operations” into Gaza, the bombardment of the region has intensified. Hamas has reported engaging Israeli troops in multiple areas. International media outlets and aid agencies have expressed concern as they have lost contact with their staff in Gaza due to a significant disruption in communications. UN General Assembly approves resolution calling for a ‘humanitarian truce.’ Track this and all the latest updates from ongoing Israel-Hamas war with DH!
Highlights
05:0328 Oct 2023
Gaza in dark; media outlets express concern at losing communication with staffs
03:1028 Oct 2023
UN General Assembly adopts resolution on “protection of civilians and upholding legal and humanitarian obligations” on the ongoing Gaza crisis; India abstains from voting
02:4428 Oct 2023
Israel intensified overnight bombardment of Gaza, telecommunications knocked out
01:5328 Oct 2023
Israel is starting its payback of Hamas: Israeli PM adviser
We are still out of touch with our staff and health facilities, evacuation of patients impossible amid intense bombardment: WHO Director-General
Israel is in a ‘state of madness’: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has called on Israel to “immediately come out of its state of madness and stop its attacks” on the Gaza Strip.
“The Israeli bombardments on Gaza, which intensified last night, have again targeted women, children and innocent civilians, deepening the humanitarian crisis,” he said.
Al Jazeera Reports
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Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan
Hundreds arrested after Jewish-led sit-in at New York’s Grand Central Station
In a demonstration held at New York’s Grand Central Station, primarily consisting of Jewish protesters advocating for a ceasefire in Gaza, hundreds of individuals have been arrested.
The sit-in, organized by Jewish Voice for Peacesaw at least 200 arrests, according to the New York Police Department.
“While Shabbat is typically a day of rest, we cannot afford to rest while genocide is unfolding in our names,” said Rabbi May Ye, in a statement.
“The lives of Palestinians and Israelis are intertwined, and safety can only come from justice, equality, and freedom for all.”
Middle East Eye Reported
Israeli Air Force attacked a military infrastructure of Hezbollah in the intervening night
A fighter jet of the Israeli Air Force attacked a military infrastructure of the Hezbollah, in response to the rocket fire that was aimed at Israel yesterday and landed in Syrian territory.
West Bank: Israeli forces continue demolishing houses in Al Jalazoun refugee camp on Ramallah; Israeli jeeps break into the village of Zawata in Nablus
Quds News Network reported
IDF says its fighter jets struck Asem Abu Rakaba, the Head of Hamas’ Aerial Array who was allegedly responsible for ‘Hamas’ UAVs, drones, paragliders, aerial detection and defense’
Genocide happening now in Gaza, with Prez Biden’s encouragement: US Muslim leader Nihad Awad
Awad emphasized that this genocide is being carried out in the name of America, utilizing American weapons, funded by taxpayer dollars, and with the encouragement and approval of the President.
Gaza in dark; media outlets express concern at losing communication with staffs
Due to the extensive Israeli bombardment targeting feeder lines and towers, there is currently a significant disruption in communications within the Gaza Strip. Phone networks and internet services have been severely affected, resulting in a near-total blackout of communication in the region.
UN General Assembly adopts resolution on “protection of civilians and upholding legal and humanitarian obligations” on the ongoing Gaza crisis; India abstains from voting
India abstained from voting on UN General Assembly resolution on the “protection of civilians and upholding legal and humanitarian obligations” on Gaza crisis.
The resolution was adopted at the UN General Assembly. India voted in favour of Canada-led amendment condemning ‘terrorist attacks by Hamas’. This draft resolution failed to pass at the UN General Assembly as it did not achieve a two-thirds majority.
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The results of a UN General Assembly vote on a resolution calling for a ceasefire in Gaza on October 27, 2023.
US defense secretary underscored protection of civilians in Gaza in call with Israeli counterpart
US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, in a call with Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant “underscored the importance of protecting civilians” during operations in Gaza, the Pentagon said on Friday.
(Published 28 October 2023, 02:44 IS)
