Israel-Hamas War Live: More than 8,000 have been killed in Gaza so far
Israel-Hamas War Live:
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said that Israel would not agree to a cessation of hostilities with Hamas in the Gaza Strip. At a media briefing, Mr Netanyahu said a ceasefire would amount to surrendering to Hamas.
“Calls for a ceasefire are calls for Israel to surrender to Hamas, to surrender to terrorism… this will not happen,” he said, vowing Israel would “fight until this battle is won”.
According to the Gaza health ministry, more than 8,000 people have been killed in Israeli strikes since the war began.
Israeli ground forces have been fighting inside the Gaza Strip and air strikes pounded the Palestinian territory in response to the October 7 attacks, when Hamas operatives killed 1,400 people and took more than 230 hostages.
The hostages are believed to be held in an extensive network of underground tunnels where Hamas has hidden its military infrastructure.
Here are the live updates on the Israel-Hamas war:
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Japan today said that it has imposed a fresh set of sanctions on individuals and a company connected to the Hamas group.
Individuals including Hamas operatives Muhammad Ahmad ‘Abd Al-Dayim Nasrallah and Ayman Nofal were newly added to the list of people and organisations deemed as terrorists by Japan.
The sanctions consist of freezing the assets of individuals and a company that have helped fund Hamas.
Israel on Monday said that its forces freed a soldier from Hamas captivity during the ground offensive in Gaza.
The soldier, identified as Ori Megidish, was “kidnapped” by Hamas operatives on Octover 7, the Israel Defense Forces said on X, formerly Twitter.
“The soldier was medically checked, is doing well, and has met with her family,” the IDF added.
*Joint IDF and ISA announcement:*
Overnight, the soldier PVT Ori Megidish was released during IDF ground operations. PVT Megidish was kidnapped by the Hamas terrorist organization on October 7th.
The soldier was medically checked, is doing well, and has met with her family…. pic.twitter.com/s3a4s5GJK3
– Israel Foreign Ministry (@IsraelMFA) October 30, 2023
Israel’s United Nations ambassador Gilad Erdan on Monday wore a yellow star on his chest as he addressed the Security Council.
“Some of you have learned nothing in the past 80 years. Some of you have forgotten why this body was established,” Mr Erdan said, as he denounced the Security Council for “staying silent” over the October 7 Hamas attacks.
“So, I will remind you. From this day on, each time you look at me you will remember what staying silent in the face of evil means,” the envoy said.
Today I announced in the Security Council that I will wear a yellow patch to remind the disgrace of her silence in the face of the atrocities committed by the Hamas Nazis. I made it clear to the council members that we swore after the Holocaust, NEVER AGAIN and therefore there will be no ceasefire and we will continue until the destruction of Hamas, so that such atrocities will never happen again. Watch and share >> pic.twitter.com/2DWErUrwyM
– Ambassador Gilad Erdan (@giladerdan1) October 30, 2023
“Just like my grandparents, and the grandparents of millions of Jews, from now on my team and I will wear yellow stars,” he said, standing up to affix one on the breast of his suit inscribed with the words “Never Again,” in reference to the yellow stars Jews were forced to wear by the Nazis.
“We will wear this star until you wake up and condemn the atrocities of Hamas,” he said.
Hamas today said its operatives in Gaza fired anti-tank missiles at Israeli forces pressing ground assault.
The al-Qassam brigades, Hamas’ armed wing, said its operatives clashed with Israeli forces “invading the southern Gaza axis, (including) with machine guns, and targeted four vehicles with al-Yassin 105 missiles”, the news agency Reuters reported.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said that Israel would not agree to a cessation of hostilities with Hamas in the Gaza Strip. At a media briefing, Mr Netanyahu said a ceasefire would amount to surrendering to Hamas.
Statement by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to the Foreign Media:
“The horrors that Hamas perpetrated on October 7th remind us that we will not realize the promise of a better future unless we, the civilized world, are willing to fight the barbarians.”https://t.co/8QZPL9WvzTpic.twitter.com/1cgCegRgRD– Prime Minister of Israel (@IsraeliPM) October 30, 2023
“Calls for a ceasefire are calls for Israel to surrender to Hamas, to surrender to terrorism, to surrender to barbarism. That will not happen,” he added.
