Over 8,000 people have been killed in Gaza in Israeli strikes
Israel today continued to bombard Gaza as its troops pressed into the enclave with a ground assault. Israel has been pounding Gaza after Hamas attacked Israeli towns on October 7 and killed about 1,400 people. The Hamas operatives also took at least 239 hostages.
According to the Israeli government, more than half the hostages held by Hamas have foreign passports from 25 countries, including 54 Thai nationals.
Medical authorities in the Gaza Strip on Sunday said that 8,005 people - including 3,324 minors - had been killed.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed to "crush" Hamas operatives, who have an extensive tunnel network in and around Gaza City.
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Israel Certainly Making Effort To Minimise Civilian Casualties: White House White House National Security Council Coordinator for Strategic Communications John Kirby on Monday (local time) said that he thinks Israel is "certainly" making an effort to minimize humanitarian casualties in Gaza.
While addressing a press briefing on Monday (local time), he said that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has spoken about the efforts that they are making to try to avoid civilian casualties. He noted that there have been civilian casualties amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas and added that the Israel Defence Force's goal is to go after Hamas terrorists and not after civilians.
US Says Russia Anti-Israel Riot Resembled "Pogrom" The White House said Monday that an airport riot against Israeli and Jewish passengers in Russia's Muslim-majority Dagestan was reminiscent of "pogroms" from previous periods in history.
"Some people will compare it to the pogroms of the late 19th and early 20th century and I think that's probably an apt description," National Security Council spokesman John Kirby told a briefing.
He also rejected as "classic Russian rhetoric" allegations by President Vladimir Putin that Ukraine and the West instigated the riot, adding: "The West had nothing to do with this. This is just hate, bigotry and intimidation, pure and simple."
We Have Set Clear Goal Of Destroying Hamas's Military Capabilities: Netanyahu Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said that Israel is in the midst of war with the goal of destroying the military and governing capabilities of Hamas. He noted that Israel is doing this "systematically."
At the start of the Cabinet meeting, Netanyahu said, "We are in the midst of the war. We have set the clear goal of destroying Hamas's military and governing capabilities. We are doing this systematically," according to the statement posted by Israel Prime Minister's Office on X
Putin Blames Ukraine, West For Anti-Israel Riot At Russia AirportRussian President Vladimir Putin on Monday accused Ukraine and the West of instigating the anti-Israel riot at Dagestan's Makhachkala airport Sunday evening, an accusation that Washington has called absurd.
Security forces have detained over 80 people since the incident, which saw rioters in the Muslim-majority region take over the runway in an attempt to encircle a plane that had flown in from Israel.
"The events in Makhachkala last night were instigated through social networks, not least from Ukraine, by the hands of agents of Western special services," Putin said in a televised meeting.
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Israeli army says female soldier hostage freed from Gaza: News Agency AFP
Blasts Heard After Air-Raid Sirens Sound In Jerusalem: News Agency AFPRocket alert sirens blared Monday in Jerusalem and several blasts were heard from within the city, AFP correspondents said, amid the war raging with Hamas militants in Gaza.
The sirens sounded at around 2:29 pm (12:29 GMT) and were followed by at least five blasts, as the war in Gaza raged for the 24th day since the October 7 attacks by Hamas in southern Israel.
South Africa Calls For UN Force To Protect Civilians In Gaza: News Agency ReutersSouth Africa on Monday called for the United Nations to deploy a rapid protection force to protect civilians in the Palestinian enclave of Gaza from further bombardment as Israel steps up its retaliation for a deadly attack by militant group Hamas.
South Africa has long been an advocate for peace in the region, likening the plight of Palestinians to its own under the apartheid regime that ended in 1994.
Germany Asks Israel To Protect Palestinians In West Bank From Settler AttacksGermany on Monday called on Israel to "protect" Palestinians in the occupied West Bank from attacks by "extremist" Israeli settlers.
"Israel, as the occupying power in the West Bank, is responsible for ensuring the safety and integrity of the Palestinian population in the West Bank," foreign ministry spokesman Sebastian Fischer said. "We call on Israel to protect Palestinians from the activities of extremist settlers and to hold those responsible accountable."
Health Ministry In Hamas-Run Gaza Says Death Toll Hits 8,306: News Agency AFPGaza's Hamas-run health ministry said Monday that at least 8,306 people have been killed in the Palestinian territory since the start of the war with Israel on October 7.
The ministry said at least 3,457 children were among the dead, as Israel continued to pound the Gaza Strip with air and artillery strikes.
Israeli Tanks On Edge Of Gaza City, Key Road Cut: ReportIsraeli tanks have entered the edge of Gaza City today and cut a key road from the north to the south, AFP reported citing witnesses. The tanks were seen in the Zaytun district.
"They have cut the Salahedin road and are firing at any vehicle that tries to go along it," AFP quoted a resident as saying.
Over 600 Gaza Targets Hit In 24 Hours: IsraelIsrael today said it had struck more than 600 targets in Gaza in the past 24 hours.
"We have hit more than 600 targets in the past 24 hours," a military spokesperson told the news agency AFP, a rise of 450 targets reported on Sunday.
"Dozens Of Terrorists" Killed In Gaza Raids: IsraelThe Israeli army today said that its forces killed "dozens of terrorists" in clashes through the night in Gaza.
The army said "troops killed dozens of terrorists who barricaded themselves in buildings and tunnels and attempted to attack the troops", and that a fighter jet had targeted a building "with over 20 Hamas terrorist operatives inside".
"Impossible" To Do So: Turkish Fund Denies Supporting HamasTurkish real estate investment fund Trend GYO has said that it does not provide financial support to any organisation, days after the US imposed sanctions on three of its shareholders on the grounds of providing aid to the Hamas group.
"Our company does not provide financial support to any organisation and it is impossible for it to do so, given the laws which it is subject to," Trend GYO said in a statement.
302 More Palestinians Killed In Gaza: UNThe United Nations humanitarian organisation OCHA today said 302 Palestinians were killed in Gaza between Saturday and Sunday.
"This brings the cumulative reported fatality count in Gaza since the start of hostilities to 8,005, of whom 67 per cent are reportedly children and women," the OCHA said.
As of Sunday, more than 1.4 million people in Gaza were internally displaced, with some 6,71,000 sheltering in 150 UNRWA facilities, the UN body said.
Israel-Hamas Conflict: Israel Hits Military Infrastructure In Syria As War In Gaza RagesAs fears grow that the Israel-Hamas war could swell into a wider conflict, Israel's military today said that it had carried out strikes on military infrastructure inside Syria.
"A short time ago, an IDF fighter jet attacked the launchers from which the launches were made last night from Syrian territory towards Israeli territory," the military said.
The Israeli jet "struck military infrastructure in Syrian territory", it added.
Video: Huge Mob At Russia Airport Look For Jews, Israelis Amid rumours that a flight was arriving from Israel, a mob looking for Israelis and Jews overran an airport in Russia's Caucasus republic of Dagestan on Sunday.
The violence in the mostly Muslim region, which erupted as the war between Israel and Hamas rages on in Gaza, forced Israel to call on Russia to protect its citizens.
The governor of Dagestan promised that those responsible for the incident would be punished.
33 Aid Trucks Entered Gaza On Sunday: UNAs many as thirty-three aid trucks entered Gaza on Sunday, the United Nations has said.
The United Nations humanitarian organisation OCHA said trucks carrying water, food and medical supplies had gone into Gaza on Sunday, through the Rafah border crossing with Egypt.
"This is the largest delivery of humanitarian aid since 21 October, when limited deliveries resumed," the OCHA said in an update on the situation in Gaza sent early Monday.
To date, it said, 117 trucks had entered Gaza through the crossing since limited deliveries resumed.
"Help Americans In Gaza Leave Safely": Biden Tells NetanyahuUS President Joe Biden spoke with Israel Prime Minister Netanyahu on Sunday and discussed the situation in Gaza.
"We discussed efforts to secure the release of hostages and help Americans in Gaza leave safely, and I underscored the need to immediately and significantly increase the flow of humanitarian assistance to civilians in Gaza," Mr Biden said.
"I reiterated that Israel has every right to defend its citizens from terrorism and a responsibility to do so in a manner consistent with international humanitarian law which prioritizes the protection of civilians," he added.
Biden, Egypt President Discuss Humanitarian Aid To War-Torn GazaUS President Joe Biden on Sunday spoke with Egypt President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi and expressed his appreciation for Egypt's role in efforts to facilitate the delivery of humanitarian assistance to war-torn Gaza.
According to White House, the two leaders committed to the significant acceleration and increase of assistance flowing into Gaza beginning Sunday and then continuously.
"They also discussed the importance of protecting civilian lives, respect for international humanitarian law, and ensuring that Palestinians in Gaza are not displaced to Egypt or any other nation," the White House said in a statement.
Mr Biden also briefed President Sisi on US efforts to ensure that "regional actors not expand" the conflict in Gaza and also on continuing efforts to secure the release of hostages.
Mr Biden and Mr Sisi affirmed their commitment to work together to set the conditions for a durable and sustainable peace in the Middle East to include the establishment of a Palestinian state.
Israel-Hamas War: Phone, Internet Cuts In Gaza Hampers Rescue OperationsThe phone and internet cuts in Gaza have hampered rescue operations. The cuts appeared to ease on Sunday, but telecoms provider Paltel said that Israeli air strikes again had knocked out internet and phone service in parts of the enclave's northern sections, where the Hamas group has command centres.
Video: Israeli Battle Tanks Strike Hamas In Northern GazaTwo days after the Israeli government ordered expanded ground incursions, Israel on Sunday released a video showing its battle tanks in northern Gaza. According to Israel Defense Forces (IDF), IAF aircraft, guided by IDF troops, struck Hamas structures and killed "multiple terrorists".
"Anti-tank missile launch posts and observation posts were struck," the IDF said.
Some pictures posted on social media platforms also showed Israeli troops waving an Israeli flag deep inside Gaza. NDTV could not verify the images.
Israel-Hamas War Live News Updates: Israel Expands Ground Operations, Pounds Gaza's NorthWith a motive to "crush" Hamas operatives for their October 7 attack on Israeli towns, Israel today pounded northern Gaza as its troops -- backed by tanks -- pressed into the enclave with a ground assault.
Israeli air strikes reportedly hit areas near Gaza City's Shifa and Al-Quds hospitals. Clashes between Hamas operatives and Israeli forces were also reported in a border area east of the city of Khan Younis in Gaza's south.