Israeli Airstrike Targets Hamas Commander’s Home, US Sends Ammo; Death Toll Reaches 2,150
Israel’s Continued Attacks on Hamas in Gaza Today marks the fifth day of the Israel-Hamas conflict. Israel conducted overnight airstrikes on 200 Hamas positions in Gaza. According to the Israeli Air Force, they targeted the home of Hamas commander Mohammad Deif’s father in these attacks. According to the Times of Israel, Deif’s brother was killed in these assaults.
Casualties in the Israel-Hamas Conflict The ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas has claimed the lives of over 2,150 people so far, with approximately 1,200 being Israelis. At the same time, nearly 950 Palestinians have also lost their lives. On Tuesday night, the first transport plane from the United States arrived at Israel’s Nevatim Airbase, carrying aid. On the other hand, Russian President Vladimir Putin has urged for an end to the war, stating that this conflict highlights the failure of American foreign policy, which has disregarded Palestinian interests.
Biden’s Announcement of Humanitarian Aid to Israel During this period, American President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris received updates on the war’s situation from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Biden stated on Tuesday night, during his address from the White House, that the United States stands with Israel. The conflict has resulted in the tragic loss of life in Israel, including the killing of 14 American citizens. Israel has the right to respond to these attacks. Biden announced the provision of humanitarian aid to Israel. He acknowledged that terrorism is a menace, but the heartbreaking reality is that this is nothing new for Jewish people. The United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken will be in Israel today to demonstrate unity with the nation, and they will likely arrive on Thursday.
Lebanon Fires 15 Rockets at Israel Again
Lebanon has once again launched 15 rockets at Israel. According to the Times of Israel, these rockets were fired from Lebanon, hitting the Israeli western city of Galilee and the southern coastal city of Ashkelon.
Israeli Response to the Ongoing Conflict
In response, the Israeli military has carried out attacks on three locations belonging to Lebanon’s militant organization Hezbollah. On October 8th, Hezbollah previously launched a missile strike on Israel and threw bombs across the Lebanon border. According to Israel’s i24 News, 900 Israelis, including 40 infants, have been killed in the ongoing war with Hamas, which began on October 7th. In addition to the casualties, 2,300 people have been wounded. In Gaza, 140 children and 120 women, among 830 Palestinians, have lost their lives, with 3,726 people injured.
Netanyahu Calls Modi
On the evening of October 10th, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu phoned Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to brief him on the conflict. Subsequently, Modi tweeted that the people of India stand with Israel during these challenging times and that they are against all forms of terrorism.
Unity Government in Israel Expected Amid Hamas Conflict
For the first time since 1973, a unity government is expected to be formed in Israel. This coalition government has received the approval of the ruling Likud party, which means that a government will be established in Israel that brings together all factions. The unity government, or war cabinet, will be formed amid the ongoing conflict.
Israel Seizes Control of Gaza Border
On October 10th, the Israeli military made an announcement, stating, “We have taken control of the Gaza border and completely sealed it.” In reality, on October 9th, the Israeli government had issued orders for its military to take control of the entire Gaza Strip. Israel had deployed 100,000 soldiers at the Gaza border, with an additional 300,000 soldiers on standby. Israel’s Defense Minister, Yoav Gallant, also gave orders to halt the supply of food, water, electricity, and fuel to the Gaza Strip.
Netanyahu: “We Were Forced Into War, but We Will End It”
Amid the ongoing conflict, Netanyahu declared that Hamas has made a grave mistake by launching an attack against them. He assured that Israel would exact a price that Hamas and other enemies of Israel would remember for generations. PM Netanyahu emphasized that they did not desire the war and that it was cruelly forced upon them. They had not initiated the war, but they would bring it to an end. Israel fought not just for its own people but also on behalf of all nations faced with barbarism.
