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India abstains from UN resolution on Israel as it didn't mention October 7 Hamas attack
During this crucial session of the United Nations General Assembly, which convened for the 10th Emergency Special Session, 193 member states cast their votes on the resolution. The proposal, titled "Protection of civilians and upholding legal and humanitarian obligations," was submitted by Jordan and gained the support of over 40 co-sponsoring nations, including Bangladesh, Maldives, Pakistan, Russia, and South Africa.
Palestinian death toll from Israeli strikes on Gaza rises to 7,326: Ministry
So far, 18,967 Palestinians have been injured since the fighting broke out, the Ministry said on Friday in a statement as quoted by Xinhua news agency report. Israel has launched massive airstrikes and limited ground operations against Gaza in retaliation for a surprise attack by Gaza-ruling Hamas militants on Israeli military targets and towns on October 7, which has killed at least 1,400 people in Israel.
Israel likely to commence ground operations tonight
IDF spokesman Daniel Hagari had also indicated this during a routine media briefing on Friday evening. He said the IDF is intensifying its efforts, adding that it has launched attacks from air, sea and land. Hagari also said that during the last few hours, Israel has been shelling in the Gaza Strip.
Elite Israeli Naval unit destroys Hamas naval commando unit
The IDF said that additional troops were involved in the attack by Sheyetet 13.
Israel says drone strike on Egypt town launched from ‘Red Sea area’
Taba sits on the border with Israel and is some 10 km from the southern city of Eilat, Times of Israel reported. The Al Arabiya broadcaster quoted an Egyptian military spokesman who said the strike was caused by a drone.
Israeli military again conducts 'targeted raids' inside Gaza Strip
A video published by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) showed tanks and armoured vehicles moving on a road near agricultural land as well as strikes on buildings and open areas, reports CNN.
Israel-Hamas conflict plunges 96% of Gazans into poverty: UN
This is compared to Gaza's 45-per cent poverty rate in 2017-2018, Xinhua news agency quoted the ESCWA as saying in a statement. "Even if a ceasfire is agreed and humanitarian aid is allowed to enter Gaza, poverty and deprivation will affect a significant share of the population for years to come," ESCWA Executive Secretary Rola Dashti was quoted by the release as saying.
Israeli shekel hits record low against USD in over 11 years
The shekel continued to weaken amid the raging conflict, despite the bank's plan, announced on October 9, to sell up to $30 billion to stabilise the Israeli currency, reports Xinhua news agency. The shekel's new representative rate against the dollar was set at 4.079 shekels per dollar, compared to 4.084 recorded on July 27, 2012.
Hamas says 50 Israeli hostages killed in Israeli air attacks
Hamas spokesperson, Abu Ubaida has in a post in the Telegram channel of the group on Thursday said, "Al Qassam Brigade estimates that the number of Zionist prisoners killed in the Gaza Strip as a result of Zionist killings and massacres reached approximately 50 people."
Israel Minister Benny Gantz shoulders responsibility of Oct 7 attack
Gantz, who also served as Israel's Defence Minister between 2020 and 2022, made the remarks while briefing news reporters.
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