Israel Hamas War
No plans to get militarily involved in ongoing Israel-Hamas war: US official
The US government will "protect and defend its national security interests wherever they are, including in that part of the world" (Gaza) but has no intention to "put US (military) boots on the ground", Kirby said on Tuesday in response to a question if the US would intervene militarily if Iran or terror outfit Hezbollah were also to be drawn into the conflict.
Israel death toll mounts to over 1,000 in Hamas attacks, says Israeli Embassy in US
The death toll now stands at 1,008, with at least 3,418 injured, the Embassy said on X, CNN reported.
Number of Thai nationals killed in Hamas-Israel violence rises to 18
The Ministry has also confirmed that 11 Thai nationals were also believed to have been captured, with their whereabouts unknown, CNN reported.
Israeli forces 'more or less' restore full control over border fence with Gaza
Addressing a briefing, IDF spokesman Lt. Col. Richard Hecht said: "Looking towards the south, we have more or less restored full control over the border fence. Hopefully in the next few hours it will be final."
Bodies of 1,500 Hamas militants found in Israeli territory: IDF
In its latest update, the IDF also said that 900 Israelis have been killed since the attack, including 123 soldiers whose names have been released to the media, Sky News reported.
Israel intensifies attacks on S. Lebanon, UN mission urges restraint
Citizens in the town fled their houses as the Israeli artillery shelling intensified in the afternoon, Xinhua news agency reported, citing the al-Jadeed TV channel.
Death toll in Hamas-Israel violence reaches nearly 1,600
Late Monday night, Israeli government officials told Xinhua news agency that more than 900 people have died since Hamas launched its surprise attack on southern Israel on October 7.
Israeli deputy commander dies in militant attack near Lebanon border
In a post on X, the IDF said: "The Deputy Commander of the 300th Brigade, LTC Alim Abdallah—from the Druze village of Yanuh-Jat—was killed yesterday (Monday) when confronting terrorists who infiltrated Israel from Lebanon. The IDF sends its heartfelt condolences to his family and will continue to support them."
US states move to secure Jewish institutions amid Hamas-Israel violence
In a statement on Monday, President Joe Biden said: "In cities across the country, police departments have stepped up security around centers of Jewish life, and the Department of Homeland Security, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and other federal law enforcement partners are closely monitoring for any domestic threats in connection with the horrific terrorist attacks in Israel."
Won't negotiate on hostage issue under Israeli airstrikes: Hamas
"It has become clear that the enemy’s hostages are at risk to the same extent as our people in light of the aggression against the Gaza Strip," CNN quoted Abu Obaida, spokesperson for al-Qassam Brigades -- the armed wing of Hamas, as saying on Monday night.
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