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“Inconsistent and untrue to the tragedies”: Israel disappointed with China after it declined to condemn Hamas terrorist attacks

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“Inconsistent and untrue to the tragedies”: Israel disappointed with China after it declined to condemn Hamas terrorist attacks

On 14th October (Saturday), Israel expressed “deep disappointment” with the Chinese stance regarding the Israel-Hamas war following the terrorist attacks on Israeli territories on 7th October. Israeli Ambassador, Rafi Harpaz, had a telephone conversation with the Chinese envoy to the Middle East regarding Beijing’s decision not to condemn the Hamas terrorist attack on Israel.

During his conversation with the Chinese government’s special envoy for the Middle East issue, Israeli Ambassador Harpaz stated that Israel is ‘deeply disappointed’ with China’s statements and media reports on the horrific incidents that took place in southern Israel, as informed by the Israeli Embassy in China on X.

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In their official statement informing about the telephone conversation, the Embassy highlighted that China neither condemned the terrorist attacks carried out by Hamas nor mentioned Israel’s right to defend itself and its citizens against such brutal attacks. 

The Embassy wrote, “There was no clear and unequivocal condemnation of the terrorist attacks and vicious massacres carried out by the terrorist organisation Hamas against innocent civilians, as well as the kidnapping of dozens of people into the Gaza Strip. Nor is there any mention of Israel’s right to defend itself and its citizens, which is a fundamental right of any sovereign state in the face of a brutal attack that is unprecedented and intolerable to human society.” 

The Israeli Embassy further noted that China’s statement was “inconsistent with and untrue to the tragedies and fears that have occurred in the past few days.”

Israeli statement calling out China for siding with Hamas comes in the wake of a Chinese statement that was issued earlier this week on 9th October. 

Addressing media over the Israel-Hamas war, the Chinese Foreign Ministry announced that it wouldn’t condemn Palestine despite certain voices ‘pressurising’ it to do so following the Hamas terrorist attacks on Israel. The spokesperson of the Chinese Foreign Ministry declined to explicitly call out Hamas terrorists or Islamist outfits in Gaza for launching a surprise attack on Israeli citizens in the early hours of 7th October.

Chinese FM spokesperson Mao Ning also downplayed the terrorist attacks and ground invasion by Hamas inside Israeli territories and claimed that China condemns any “behaviour” that is “harmful” to civilians. Stating that it is “highly concerned” about the Israel-Hamas war, Mao Ning added that China opposes the escalation of the situation.  

While all major non-Arab countries highlighted that Israel has the right to defend itself against such terrorist attacks, the Chinese Foreign Ministry advised Israel and Gaza to indulge in peace talks. The Chinese FM said that China believes dialogues and negotiations are the fundamental way out of conflicts. It urged all parties to reach a ceasefire to avoid an escalation of the situation.

Meanwhile, on 13th October, an Israeli diplomat was brutally stabbed multiple times in Beijing. The staffer is receiving medical treatment at a hospital and is stable. According to i24News, this was a “possible terrorist attack”. According to a post by Swarajya on X, the attack was not close to the Israeli embassy. The attacker’s motive is under investigation.

A purported video of the attack also went viral on the internet. The video showed the attacker, dressed in a white shirt, armed with what appears to be a long knife. The video further showed the attacker stabbing the diplomat at least 5 times aiming at his throat and coming repeatedly at him while the diplomat tried to fight the attacker off.

The ongoing Israel-Hamas war which has entered the eighth day has divided the countries the world over into two distinct camps with one clearly calling out Hamas terrorist attacks and taking measures to curb support for the terrorist organisation while others like China have sided with Hamas concocting it as an ordinary geopolitical issue/conflict.

Jailed conman Sukesh Chandrashekhar writes another love letter for Jacqueline Fernandez, vows to fast during Navratri for her

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Jailed conman Sukesh Chandrashekhar writes another love letter for Jacqueline Fernandez, vows to fast during Navratri for her

Alleged conman Sukesh Chandrashekhar is back with another love letter for actress Jacqueline Fernandez, lauding the actress for her recent appearance at the “Doha Show”. The conman, who is imprisoned in Delhi’s Mandoli jail for fraud and money laundering, initiated the letter by lavishing compliments on Jacqueline, admiring her beauty and her appearance at the said show.

“Baby firstly you were looking super hot and pretty at the ‘Doha Show’. Baby, there is no one prettier than you, my Bomma,” Chandrashekhar wrote.

Sukesh Chandrashekhar further expressed his resolve to fast for the entire nine days of Navratri for Jacqueline’s ” well-being” and to eradicate negativity from their lives. “With Ma Shakti’s divine intervention, everything will be only in our favour, and the truth will prevail,” he says of their success in the future.

Sukesh then assured the actress that they would be together soon, adding, “We will be with each other very soon, come what may, and live together forever, my baby girl.”

The imprisoned conman also stated that on the ninth day, he intends to perform a special pooja and aarti at the Maa Vaishno Devi Temple and the Mahakaleshwar Temple in their honour. He exuded his confidence in their impending victory and predicted that their detractors would soon face a reckoning.

“Baby trust me, we are gonna have the last laugh as all those who have laughed, underestimated, and been judgmental about you and me are gonna have no face to show very soon as the time has come for the moment of truth,” Chandrashekhar stated.

Chandrashekhar concluded the letter by promising Jacqueline his unwavering support and protection, highlighting his love and dedication. “Baby, no ‘cage’ in this world can stop me from loving you, protecting you, and standing up for you. Baby, I know how much you love me, at the same time you know my baby, I live for you, I would kill for you, I would die for you,” he wrote.

The scammer famously sends love letters to Jacqueline from behind bars and refers to her as “My bunny Rabbit” in a declaration of love for her. She reportedly grew attached to him and considers him her “dream man.” She wanted to marry him but was advised against the same by her co-stars, including actors like Salman Khan and Akshay Kumar.

As reported earlier, Sukesh is alleged to have hired a private jet for the Bollywood star and pampered her with extravagant gifts such as limited edition fragrances, pricey bags and dresses. The Enforcement Directorate estimated that he had given gifts worth Rs 5.71 crore to her. The gifts included two Gucci gym outfits, several pairs of Louis Vuitton shoes, two Hermes bracelets, a Mini Cooper car, and multiple Rolex watches in addition to three Persian cats each costing Rs. 9 lakh, an Arabian horse valued at Rs. 52 lakh, a diamond set with 15 pairs of earrings, pricey crockery and designer bags from high-end brands like Gucci and Chanel. Furthermore, her relatives received loans totalling 173,000 US and 27,000 Australian dollars.

Indian ‘liberals’ attack Make My Trip for coming up with a quirky promotional campaign mocking Pakistani fans over Indo-Pak WC clash

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Indian ‘liberals’ attack Make My Trip for coming up with a quirky promotional campaign mocking Pakistani fans over Indo-Pak WC clash

The Indian ‘liberals’ suffered a meltdown after Indian travel company Make My Trip came up with a quirky promotional campaign, offering discounts to Pakistani fans if their team lost in the World Cup match against India.

Make My Trip, an Indian travel company shared an advertisement ahead of the much-anticipated India-Pakistan clash at the World Cup, announcing a set of coupon codes for Pakistani fans, offering them jaw-dropping discounts if their team loses to the hosts.

Titled “An Open Invitation to Pakistani Fans”, the advertisement shared three coupon codes in the event Pakistan loses the match being played at Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi stadium. The Pakistani fans can use ‘BoysPlayedWell’ to avail 50 per cent off on their bookings if they lose by 10 wickets or over 200 runs. If they lost by 6 wickets or 100 runs, they would get a 30 per cent discount on using ‘EkShaheenHaar’, and 10 per cent off on using ‘NoMaukaMauka’ if they lose by 3 wickets or 50 runs.

“Dear neighbours, Let’s take a moment and forget our rivalries. After all, it’s not every day that you visit us. Hope you won’t mind us playing a good host. It’s going to be a big day today. So, staying true to the Indian tradition of ‘Atithi Devo Bhava’, we want to extend some heartfelt offers to you,” the advertisements read, with the graphics of three Pakistani fans munching on snacks with a smashed TV in the background, which highlight Pakistan’s defeat.

The advertisement quickly caught the attention of social media users, with many joining in with Make My Trip to mock Pakistan ahead of the high-voltage encounter.

Virender Sehwag, known for trolling Pakistan and its cricketers, took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to share the advertisement and take a dig at the arch-rivals. “Na Ishq mein na Pyaar mein . “Jo mazza hai Pakistan ki haar mein,” Sehwag tweeted along with a picture of the advertisement.

Another popular X user who goes by @sagarcasm said the advertisement seems like an ‘Aman Ki Asha’ initiative by Virender Sehwag.

Another X user said the MMT ad was the best promotional campaign by the companies for the Indo-Pak match.

Indian ‘liberals’ suffer a meltdown over the MMT advertisement mocking Pakistani fans

No sooner did Make My Trip’s advertisement go viral on the internet than a raft of ‘liberals’ took offence at the promotional campaign, attacking the travel company for poking fun at Pakistani fans.

Social media user Rahul Fernandes appeared too offended that an Indian company mocked Pakistani fans and proceeded to tender an apology.

Swara Bhasker, who was recently seen defending Hamas after it attacked Israel, also attacked Make My Trip over a benign advertisement taking a swipe at Pakistani fans.

Rohini Singh, a ‘journalist’ with leftwing propaganda portal The Wire, vented her spleen against Make My Trip because she disapproved of their advertisement.

On 14th October (Saturday), the biggest cricketing rivalry between India and Pakistan is back in action. As the ‘Men in Blue’ will step on the field, they will aim to advance their winning streak against their archrivals in the ODI World Cup. With an impressive 7-0 record in head-to-head matchups against Pakistan in ODI World Cups, the host, India, stands as the clear favourite, having never lost to Pakistan in the ODI World Cup.  

Notably, the most recent clash in the longer format of White ball cricket took place in Manchester during the 2019 World Cup in England where India pulled off a convincing victory against Pakistan.

India won the toss against Pakistan and decided to field first. Shubman Gill is back in the squad in place of southpaw Ishan Kishan.

‘With Hamas’: JeI-backed student group in Jamia Millia Islamia wears headband, endorsing Hamas terrorists

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‘With Hamas’: JeI-backed student group in Jamia Millia Islamia wears headband, endorsing Hamas terrorists

Amidst the ongoing war between the State of Israel and Hamas, a ‘student group’ in Jamia Millia Islamia extended its support to the Palestine-based terror outfit. On Friday (13th October), students of the central varsity were seen wearing badges and headbands, with the words ‘with Hamas’ inscribed on them.

At the same time, they were heard raising slogans of ‘Intifada Inquilab.’ The Hamas supporters were part of the Students Islamic Organisation (SIO) of India, which is the student wing of the radical Jamaat-e-Islami Hind.

The development was confirmed on X (formerly Twitter) by Swarajya journalist Swati Goel Sharma. Leftist and Islamist ‘student groups’ AISA and SIO in Jamia Milia Islamia had responded to the call for ‘global jihad’ by Hamas.

As such, they called for a mass mobilisation of students to express ‘solidarity with Palestine’ and hope for the downfall of the Jewish State of Israel on Friday (13th October).

On Wednesday (11th October), Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh (2017-present) called upon the Muslim community to engage in ‘global jihad’ and sacrifice their lives for the cause of Palestine.

Former Hamas supremo Khaled Mashal (2014-2017) also announced, “(We must) head to the squares and streets of the Arab and Islamic world on Friday…To all scholars who teach jihad…to all who teach and learn, this is a moment for the application (of jihad).”

Israel under attack by Hamas terrorists

In the meanwhile, the death toll in the Hamas terror attack in Israel has crossed 1300, as per latest reports, while over 3,300 are injured. Most of the victims are civilians, as Hamas terrorists opened fire on civilian areas in Israel near the Gaza border.

Hamas also abducted a large number of victims, holding them as hostages in Gaza. Bodies of over 1500 Hamas terrorists have been located in Israel and along the border, killed in retaliatory fire by Israeli forces.

Hundreds of Hamas terrorists entered Israel through land, sea and even using paragliders, after overwhelming the Iron Dome missile defence system of Israel by firing over 5000 rockets in just 20 minutes.

Israel has launched a massive attack on Gaza Strip following the terror attack, and has struck hundreds of Hamas sites. Israel has also cut power and water supply to Gaza and has prevented entry of supplies to the landlocked coastal strip.

Hamas starts propaganda after massacring innocent Israelis, releases video of terrorists showing ‘compassion’ for children held hostage

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Hamas starts propaganda after massacring innocent Israelis, releases video of terrorists showing ‘compassion’ for children held hostage

On Friday (13th October), Palestinian terrorist group Hamas released a disturbing video of Israeli children kidnapped by them. In an apparent effort to build a narrative about how the terrorists treat hostages, the video shows armed terrorists playing with and clutching kidnapped Israeli children.

Reportedly, the video  was released by Hamas on their Telegram channel with the caption, “Hamas fighters, showing compassion for children in the midst of the Kibbutz ‘Holet’ battles on day one of Operation Al-Aqsa Flood.”

The video is a compilation of video clips purportedly showing Hamas members being “compassionate.” In the beginning, a Hamas terrorist is seen wrapping a bandage around the foot of an Israeli child. The following clips show another terrorist holding a kid in his arms, patting them on the back, and saying something.

The child can be heard wailing in a video of a terrorist swaying a small child back and forth in a pram. The video’s last shot depicts a toddler clutching a cup of water. A person instructs the child in English to “say ‘bismillah’ (in the name of Allah).” The child repeats “Bismillah” and takes a sip.

Ironically, while Hamas is releasing such propaganda videos to garner support and sympathy it had declared Friday (13th October) as a day of “Global Jihad”. Hamas urged Muslims across the world to observe Friday Namaz as a ‘day of rage’ and ‘day of jihad’ against Israel. While Hamas is killing Israeli people, taking them hostage, raping women and inflicting atrocities beyond imagination, many of their supporters/sympathisers globally are harassing Jewish people, particularly Jewish students.

The propaganda videos of Hamas cannot hide the fact that they have killed over 1,300 people, including children and the elderly, and injured more than 2,000 others. Hamas’s attempt to appear ‘humane’ fell flat as the terrorist group launched an attack on innocent Jews observing their holiday of Simchat Torah last Saturday. Hamas’s offensive prompted Israel to launch “Operation Iron Swords”. Since then, Israel in their retaliatory action has been striking Hamas targets, eliminating Hamas terrorists. Moreover, Israel has also cut power and water supply to Gaza, along with stopping supplies from entering the landlocked coastal strip.

India vs Pakistan: Will India be able to maintain its unbeaten streak against Pakistan in ODI World Cups and make it 8-0

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India vs Pakistan: Will India be able to maintain its unbeaten streak against Pakistan in ODI World Cups and make it 8-0

On 14th October (Saturday), the biggest cricketing rivalry between India and Pakistan is back in action. As the ‘Men in Blue’ will step on the field, they will aim to advance their winning streak against their archrivals in the ODI World Cup. With an impressive 7-0 record in head-to-head matchups against Pakistan in ODI World Cups, the host, India, stands as the clear favourites, having never lost to Pakistan in ODI World Cup.  

Notably, the most recent clash in the longer format of White ball cricket took place in Manchester during the 2019 World Cup in England where India pulled off a convincing victory against Pakistan. Now, let’s take a closer look at these historic encounters between both teams, matches that can rival even the most famous sporting rivalries, such as the ‘El Clásico’. 

The 1992 Sydney win that marked the beginning of an unbeaten streak against Pakistan 

The Indian cricketing side was up against their arch-rivals Pakistan for the first time at an ODI World Cup in the 1992 edition in Sydney. Led by then-skipper Mohammad Azharuddin, India chose to bat first in the game and utilised the pressure of runs on the board.

With the help of gritty innings by Ajay Jadeja (46 runs in 77 balls) and Sachin Tendulkar (unbeaten 54 runs) India set a decent target of 217 runs for the Pakistani side to chase. But during the second half, Indian bowlers went on a rampage, bundling up Pakistan for 173 runs to clinch a 43 runs victory and kick start a winning streak that is continuing to date.

1996 Bangalore encounter: Venkatesh Prasad vs Aamir Sohail

Contrary to present times where camaraderie has overshadowed and fizzled out the on-field passionate rivalry from the Indian side, India-Pakistan World Cup encounters have witnessed to major on-field feuds which had reinvigorated the fans and players alike during the mega clash. One such rivalry unfolded in the 1996 World Cup match played in Bangalore. 

After batting first, the Indian side piled up a mammoth total of 287 runs courtesy of a brilliant 90-run partnership between Navjot Singh Sidhu and Sachin Tendulkar which was backed up by Ajay Jadeja’s blistering 45 runs in 25 balls. 

Pakistan had a brisk start as Aamer Sohail smashed 55 runs while Saeed Answar added 48 runs. However, afterwards, the fans witnessed one of the finest comebacks in personal tussles as Venkatesh Prasad replied sharply to Aamir Sohail’s gesture with the bat arrogantly showing him the boundary. Letting the ball do the talking, Prasad removed the timber opening the gates of yet another victory for India at the World Cups. With a combined six wickets among Venkatesh Prasad and Anil Kumble, India won the match comfortably by 39 runs.

The 1999 Manchester clash

India completed their winning hatrick in the 1999 clash as Mohammad Azharuddin-led India handed over a drubbing to Pakistan. Thanks to the fifties from Rahul Dravid and Mohammad Azharuddin, India registered a total of 227. However, in the second innings, Venkatesh Prasad again went on a rampage and completed a five-wicket haul to decimate the Pakistani batting line up and sealed India a 47-run victory.

2003 Centurion game in South Africa

Unlike previous encounters, this time it was Pakistan who piled up a big total on the scoreboard. Pakistani opener Saeed Anwar smashed a scintillating century against India to set a high target of 273 runs for the Indian side to chase. 

However, the young Indian turks led by new captain Sourav Ganguly again proved to be better side. With Sachin Tendulkar’s pacy innings of 98 runs in only 75 balls and an unbeaten 50 runs from Yuvraj Singh, India won the game by six wickets.

The Home game: 2011 World Cup clash

In 2011, cricketing rivals India and Pakistan were up against each other for the fifth time. This was the first time both sides were competing in a knockout game, the high-octane semi-final. In his last World Cup, Sachin Tendulkar again produced a majestic innings as he scored 85 runs to take India to a total of 259 runs.

In the second innings, all Indian bowlers chipped in and picked two wickets a piece to secure a 29-run victory. The Mahendra Singh Dhoni-led side later prevailed over Sri Lanka in the final to clinch their second-ever World Cup trophy. 

2015 Adelaide Encounter

The defending champion, India, was up against formidable Pakistan in their sixth World Cup clash. In this clash, it was time for the run-machine Virat Kohli to shine as he rose to the occasion and scored a scintillating century. This took the Indian side beyond the 300-run barrier for the first time against Pakistan at a World Cup encounter despite Sohail Khan’s five-wicket haul.

In the second innings, Pakistani batters were no match to the Indian bowling side and Mohammad Shami took four wickets to end Pakistan’s batting at 224 runs to secure another convincing win. 

The Seventh World Cup Clash: 2019 Manchester

Manchester again proved to be a happy hunting ground for India as Indian skipper Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma took the game right away from the grip of Pakistan. Rohit with his brilliant century (140 runs in 113 balls) and Virat’s 77, helped India again breach the 300-run mark and pose a total of 336/5 in their 50-over quota. 

In the rain-curtailed match, the Pakistani side had no answers to India’s bowling triad of Vijay Shankar, Hardik Pandya and Kuldeep Yadav. Together they took six wickets in the second innings and secured an 89-run win for the nation advancing India’s winning streak to 7-0 against their arch-rival Pakistan. 

The Indian side would like to repeat its previous performance and take the lead in the World Cups to 8-0 and secure a position in the knockouts. 

Music video based on Garba song penned by PM Narendra Modi released ahead of Navratri

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Music video based on Garba song penned by PM Narendra Modi released ahead of Navratri

A music video based on a Garba song penned by Prime Minister Narendra Modi was released on Saturday, ahead of Navratri festivities.

The 190-second song released today was penned by the prime minister years ago, PM Modi wrote on his X timeline.

Titled ‘Garbo,’ the song voiced by singer Dhvani Bhanushali and composed by Tanishk Bagchi was released under the banner of Jjust Music, a music label founded by actor-producer Jackky Bhagnani.

The PM also shared that he has managed to write a new Garba over the last few days, which he will share during this Navratri, that begins tomorrow.

“It does bring back many memories. I have not written for many years now but I did manage to write a new Garba over the last few days, which I will share during Navratri,” PM Modi tweeted on X.

Here is the link to the ‘Garbo’:

In his response to Bhanushali’s tweet, the Prime Minister thanked Bhanushali, Bagchi and the team of Jjust Music for the “lovely rendition” of the Garba he had “penned years ago.”

Bhanushali in her tweet said composer Tanishk Bagchi and she loved the Garba penned by the prime minister and they “wanted to make a song with a fresh rhythm, composition and flavour.”

They also thanked the music label for helping them “bring this song and video to life.”

The ‘Garbo’ song garnered over 240,000 views in just 3 hours after it was posted on YouTube channel of the music label.

Navratri is one of the most popular and widely celebrated Hindu festivals in many parts of India. Gujarat, however, is the only state that erupts into a nine-night dance festival, perhaps the longest in the world. For nine consecutive nights, people across villages and cities of the state gather in open spaces to celebrate.

Stories of relationships between Lord Krishna and the Gopis, and their emotions, also often make their way into the ras garba music. 

(This news report is published from a syndicated feed. Except for the headline, the content has not been written or edited by OpIndia staff)

Many Palestinian civilians moving south: Israeli military after issuing evacuation orders to Gaza City inhabitants

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Many Palestinian civilians moving south: Israeli military after issuing evacuation orders to Gaza City inhabitants

A day after instructing inhabitants of Gaza City to evacuate to the south of the Gaza Strip, the Israeli military reported on 14 October that it had observed “significant movement” of Palestinian people in the south as Israel’s prime minister warned additional reprisal for Hamas’ assault last week.

As Palestinians confined in Gaza dealt with a power outage, a scarcity of food and water and ferocious Israeli bombing, United States President Joe Biden stressed that discussions with regional governments about the humanitarian catastrophe were ongoing.

Israel has pledged to completely destroy Hamas in retaliation for the onslaught on 7 October in which its assailants slaughtered at least 1,300 Israelis, primarily civilians, and took several captives. Israel has presently completely besieged and pounded the 2.3 million-person-strong Gaza Strip which is governed by Hamas with unparalleled airstrikes. It has led to the deaths of 1,900 individuals, according to authorities in Gaza.

Israel issued a warning to over a million northern people on 13 October asking them to leave the region within 24 hours, however, the deadline expired at 5 a.m. (0200 GMT). In an early video briefing, Israeli military spokesman Lieutenant Colonel Jonathan Conricus informed, “We have seen a significant movement of Palestinian civilians towards the south.” The time limit frame was not mentioned by him and he also declined to address questions.

He further added, “Around the Gaza Strip, Israeli reserve soldiers in formation are getting ready for the next stage of operations. They are all around the Gaza Strip, in the south, in the centre and in the north, and they are preparing themselves for whatever target they get, whatever task. The end state of this war is that we will dismantle Hamas and its military capability and fundamentally change the situation so that Hamas never again has the ability to inflict any damage on Israeli civilians or soldiers.”

Hamas urged locals to remain and threatened to fight to the death. The first formal mention of ground forces in Gaza since the crisis began, an Israeli military spokesperson said on 13 October that raids with tank support had been launched to target Palestinian rocket crews and acquire intelligence on the whereabouts of hostages.

“We are striking our enemies with unprecedented might. I emphasise that this is only the beginning,” Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu highlighted in a rare statement transmitted on television after the Jewish Sabbath began on 13 October.

According to the United Nations, more than 400,000 Palestinians had already been internally displaced because of hostilities before the Israeli order and tens of thousands of Palestinians are believed to have moved from northern Gaza after the decree. However, many more declared they would not leave. “Death is better than leaving,” exclaimed 20-year-old Mohammad, outside a structure that had been destroyed by an Israeli airstrike close to the centre of Gaza.

“Hold on to your homes. Hold on to your land,” broadcast mosques in their message. As a result of the forced displacement of so many people, the United Nations and other organisations have warned of disaster and advocated the lifting of the siege to allow relief to enter. U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres voiced, “We need immediate humanitarian access throughout Gaza, so that we can get fuel, food and water to everyone in need. Even wars have rules,” on 13 October.

Speaking at a Philadelphia cargo terminal, Joe Biden remarked that solving the humanitarian problem was of the utmost importance. He revealed that American teams in the area were cooperating with Israel, Egypt, Jordan and other Arab nations, along with the U.N. “The overwhelming majority of Palestinians had nothing to do with Hamas and Hamas’ appalling attacks. And they’re suffering as a result as well.”

Israel reprimanded the U.N. for failing to criticize Hamas and support Israel’s right to self-defence after U.N. spokesperson Stephane Dujarric argued that following the country’s command to leave Gaza would have “devastating humanitarian consequences.”

“The noose around the civilian population in Gaza is tightening. How are 1.1 million people supposed to move across a densely populated war zone in less than 24 hours,” questioned Martin Griffiths, the head of the United Nations relief efforts on social media.

The forcible eviction would be a replay of the 1948 expulsion of hundreds of thousands of Palestinians from what is now Israel, based on Mahmoud Abbas, the president of the Palestinian Authority, a rival organisation to Hamas. The majority of Gazans are descendants of these exiles.

There is currently no route out of Gaza which is one of the most populated areas on earth. Egypt has opposed requests to open its border with the region in addition to Israel’s blockade. Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant and U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin met on 13 October. The latter highlighted that although the Jewish country was receiving military assistance, it was time for resolution rather than retaliation. The former commented, “The path will be long, but ultimately I promise you we will win.” 

On 13 October, United States Secretary of State Anthony Blinken met with King Abdullah and Mahmoud Abbas in Jordan. The Palestinian Authority, which he leads, has ceded control of Gaza to Hamas since 2007 but still retains some measure of autonomy in the Israeli-occupied West Bank. Later, the US official took a plane to Qatar, a U.S. ally with clout among Islamist groups.

Israeli security forces and pro-Gaza activists engaged in gunfights in the West Bank and authorities in Palestine reported 16 shooting deaths. Furthermore, there have been concerns about hostilities extending, particularly to Israel’s northern border with Lebanon where this week’s skirmishes have already claimed the most lives since 2006.

According to a second Reuters videographer on the scene, Israeli rockets killed Reuters video journalist Issam Abdallah on 13 October while he was filming in southern Lebanon. Another six journalists suffered injuries. The occurrence was linked to Israel by the Hezbollah congressman and the prime minister of Lebanon, Najob Mikati. Israel’s representative to the U.N. announced that it would look into what had transpired there. Envoy Gilad Erdan observed, “We always try to mitigate and avoid civilian casualties. Obviously, we would never want to hit or kill or shoot any journalist that is doing its job.”

American woman and her Israeli husband, both of whom championed rights for Palestinians, killed by Hamas during attacks on Israel

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American woman and her Israeli husband, both of whom championed rights for Palestinians, killed by Hamas during attacks on Israel

A person from Minnesota, who protested against Israeli military actions in Gaza, along with her husband (the son of Holocaust survivors), were tragically killed by Hamas terrorists at a kibbutz near the Gaza border, known for its association with the militants’ violent acts.

Cindy Flash, aged 67, and Igal Flash, aged 66, were killed in a secure room within their residence in Kfar Aza, a once idyllic farming community that was tragically transformed into a scene of extreme violence over the weekend as Hamas terrorists ran riot, killing and abducting civilians with abandon.

Keren Flash, the couple’s grown-up daughter, informed CNN on Thursday that she received a text message from her mother on Saturday, revealing that intruders had breached the safe room.

“That marked the final communication,” Keren stated. Over the following days, the fate of her parents remained uncertain, fueling concerns that they might have been abducted and taken to Gaza.

However, just before her conversation with CNN, Keren received the heartbreaking update of her mother and father’s passing. She expressed relief knowing that her parents had passed away swiftly, providing them a relatively painless end.

Cindy, originally from St. Paul, Minnesota, relocated to Israel many years ago after being captivated by the country during a visit, as reported by USA Today. She tied the knot with Igal, an Israeli citizen, and they established their home in Kfar Azar—a community situated a short distance from the Gaza border.

This community once had approximately 800 inhabitants before the tragic events of last Saturday, which witnessed the horrific loss of entire families and unspeakable violence towards infants.

Keren affectionately characterised her mother as “overflowing with compassion and empathy,” highlighting her strong advocacy for the rights of Palestinians.

She emphasised how her mother consistently protested during military operations, firmly believing in the equal treatment of all individuals regardless of their religious beliefs or ethnicity.

Keren also shared her deep regard for her parents, describing them as some of the most exemplary individuals she has ever encountered.

Israel-Hamas war: Reuters cameraman killed, six others wounded near Lebanon’s southern border

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Israel-Hamas war: Reuters cameraman killed, six others wounded near Lebanon’s southern border

A Reuters video journalist named Issam Abdallah was killed and six other journalists were wounded on Friday, 13th October, in southern Lebanon when the area they were reporting from was struck by shelling according to the news agency Reuters. Two colleagues who spoke to the injured journalists in the hospital as well as an eyewitness also reported the incident.

Al Araby TV cameraman Charbel Francis said that the attack occurred when he was capturing an artillery assault on a hill roughly 50 feet away from the other journalists.

The group of reporters, which included representatives from Al Jazeera and Agence France-Presse, were on assignment in Alma al-Shaab, close to the Israeli border and the scene of altercation between the Israeli military and the Lebanese militia Hezbollah. The instance was attributed to Israel by the Hezbollah lawmaker and the prime minister of Lebanon Najib Mikati.

An inquiry for comment was not immediately answered by the Israel Defense Forces. Gilad Erdan, Israel’s representative to the United Nations stated in a briefing on the same day, “Obviously, we would never want to hit or kill or shoot any journalist that is doing its job. But you know, we’re in a state of war, things might happen.” He proclaimed that Israel would look into it.

Issam Abdallah reportedly died while delivering a live video signal to broadcasters. A powerful explosion rocked the camera filled the air with smoke and screams were heard as it was pointing at a hillside. The media network stated, “We are deeply saddened to learn that our videographer, Issam Abdallah, has been killed. We are urgently seeking more information, working with authorities in the region and supporting Issam’s family and colleagues.”

Thaer Al-Sudani and Maher Nazeh two other Reuters reporters were hurt in the incident and received medical attention before being released from a hospital. According to the latter, the deceased was hit by a missile while he was sitting on a low stone wall close to the rest of the group while Reuters and the other two news outlets were filming missile fire coming from the direction of Israel. A second rocket landed on the group’s vehicle moments later and ignited it.

Reuters was unable to confirm if Israel had in fact fired the missiles, despite the Associated Press and Al Jazeera reporting that the Jewish state was responsible. Two of Agence France-Presse’s journalists were injured, per the agency, but their names were not released.

Qatari media house Al Jazeera conveyed that two of its employees Elie Brakhya and reporter Carmen Joukhadar suffered injuries. It ascribed the attack to Israel and demanded that those responsible for “this criminal act” be held accountable. “The broadcast vehicle was bombed and completely burned despite the presence of our team close to/side by side with the rest of the international media crews in an agreed-upon location,” it alleged in a press release.

In a statement shared on social media, the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), a mission established in 1978 to monitor the border between Lebanon and Israel, alleged that a “heavy exchange of fire” erupted in the region at 5:20 PM. Multiple media outlets broadcasted live footage of what seemed to be an hour-long artillery campaign into Lebanese territory. It asserted, “The potential for this escalation to spiral out of control is clear, and it must be halted.”

Issam Abdallah, a Beirut-based video journalist, has covered significant events including the earthquakes that wreaked havoc in southern Turkey this year as well as wars in Syria and Ukraine. His many coworkers, friends and supporters paid tribute to him online and attended a vigil for him in Beirut.

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