We’re pausing our protection on the Israel-Hamas battle for in the present day – however thanks for following alongside.
As we’ve got been reporting, Israel carried out “intensive strikes” on Gaza in a single day after talks to increase the ceasefire with Hamas failed to succeed in an settlement.
The IDF claimed it was focusing on Hamas terrorists and issued evacuation orders for neighbourhoods in Gaza, leaving many to foretell a floor invasion is to come back. However the Hamas-run well being ministry within the enclave stated greater than 400 individuals had been killed, together with ladies and kids, and one other 500 injured.
Here is a recap of what is occurred in the present day:
Israeli navy persevering with strikes
After a wave of strikes in a single day, the Israeli navy stated it was persevering with to strike “terror targets” in the present day belonging to the Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad militant teams in Gaza.
It stated the targets struck embrace “terrorist cells, launch posts, weapons stockpiles, and extra navy infrastructure” used to plan and execute assaults towards Israeli civilians and IDF troopers.
Hostage households criticise Netanyahu declare
The households of Israeli hostages in Gaza criticised claims from the Israeli authorities that the airstrikes had been carried out on account of Hamas’s “refusal to launch our hostages”.
The workplace of Benjamin Netanyahu stated Israel would act towards Hamas with “growing navy energy” because of this.
However in response, the Hostages and Lacking Households Discussion board questioned why the federal government selected to tug out of the beforehand agreed ceasefire deal.
UK, Saudi Arabia and France amongst nations condemning Israeli assaults
The UK international minister, David Lammy, referred to as Israel’s strikes on Gaza “appalling”, whereas Saudi Arabia’s international ministry stated it denounced Israel resuming strikes on Gaza “within the strongest phrases”.
France additionally condemned the strikes, with the nation’s international ministry calling for an instantaneous halt to the violence.
Rafah border crossing closed
The border crossing between Egypt and Gaza in Rafah closed in the present day, a spokesperson for the European Fee stated.
The crossing is among the details of entry for humanitarian assist going into Gaza.
This afternoon, Middle East correspondent Alistair Bunkall answered your questions in a Gaza Q&A – you may compensate for what he stated right here…
