Netanyahu Eyes 'Full Conquest' Of Gaza Strip, Israeli Military Chief Warns Against Takeover
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Gaza civil defence says 34 killed by Israeli fire
Gaza's civil defence agency said at least 34 people were killed by Israeli fire on Saturday, including more than a dozen civilians who were waiting to collect aid. Civil defence spokesman Mahmud Bassal told nine people were killed and 181 wounded when Israeli forces opened fire on them as they gathered near a border crossing in northern Gaza that has been used for aid deliveries. Productivity Tool Zero to Hero in Microsoft Excel: Complete Excel guide By Metla Sudha Sekhar View Program Finance Introduction to Technical Analysis & Candlestick Theory By Dinesh Nagpal View Program Finance Financial Literacy i e Lets Crack the Billionaire Code By CA Rahul Gupta View Program Digital Marketing Digital Marketing Masterclass by Neil Patel By Neil Patel View Program Finance Technical Analysis Demystified- A Complete Guide to Trading By Kunal Patel View Program Productivity Tool Excel Essentials to Expert: Your Complete Guide By Study at home View Program Artificial Intelligence AI For Business Professionals Batch 2 By Ansh Mehra View Program Six more people were killed and 30 wounded after Israeli troops targeted civilians assembling near an aid point in central Gaza, he said. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Why Seniors Are Snapping Up This TV Box, We Explain! Techno Mag Learn More Undo Strikes in central Gaza also resulted in multiple casualties, according to Bassal, while a drone attack near the southern city of Khan Yunis killed at least three people and wounded several others. Media restrictions in Gaza and difficulties accessing swathes of the territory mean AFP is unable to independently verify the tolls and details provided by the civil defence and the Israeli military. Live Events Thousands of Palestinians congregate daily near food distribution points in Gaza, including four managed by the US- and Israeli-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation. Since launching in late May, its operations have been marred by almost-daily reports of Israeli forces firing on those waiting to collect aid. Israeli restrictions on the entry of supplies into Gaza since the start of the war nearly two years ago have led to shortages of food and essential supplies, including medicine and fuel, which hospitals require to power their generators. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces mounting pressure to agree to a ceasefire to bring the territory's more than two million people back from the brink of famine and free the hostages held by Palestinian militants. But early Friday, the Israeli security cabinet approved plans for a major operation to seize Gaza City, triggering a wave of outrage across the globe. Despite the backlash and rumours of dissent from Israeli military top brass, Netanyahu has remained defiant over the decision. In a post on social media late Friday, he said "we are not going to occupy Gaza -- we are going to free Gaza from Hamas". The Palestinian militant group, whose October 7, 2023 attack triggered the war, has slammed the plan to expand the fighting as a "new war crime". Israel's offensive has killed more than 61,000 Palestinians, according to Hamas-run Gaza's health ministry, figures the United Nations says are reliable. Hamas's 2023 attack on Israel resulted in the deaths of 1,219 people, according to an AFP tally based on official figures.
Hindustan Times
2 hours ago
- Hindustan Times
‘New crime': Palestinian Authority on Israel's escalation plan in Gaza
The Palestinian Authority on Saturday lambasted the Israeli government's decision to expand its military operations in Gaza, with President Mahmud Abbas calling the plan a "new crime" and demanding his organisation take responsibility for the territory. Palestinian Authority President Mahmud Abbas emphasised "the importance of enabling the State of Palestine to assume its full responsibilities in the Gaza Strip,(AFP) Early Friday, the Israeli security cabinet approved plans for a major operation to seize Gaza City, triggering a wave of criticism from across the globe. In the same meeting, it also adopted a set of principles for concluding the war in Gaza, including demilitarising the territory and establishing a new "administration that is neither Hamas nor the Palestinian Authority" (PA). According a statement carried by the official Palestinian news agency Wafa, PA leader Abbas said the plan "constitutes a new crime", and stressed "the urgent need to take action to stop it immediately". He also emphasised "the importance of enabling the State of Palestine to assume its full responsibilities in the Gaza Strip, and the need for an immediate and permanent ceasefire, the release of hostages and detainees, and the entry of humanitarian assistance". The PA -- conceived as a first step towards a Palestinian state -- exercises limited administration over parts of the Israeli-occupied West Bank. The territory is home to about three million Palestinians. Excluding Israeli-annexed east Jerusalem, it is also home to around half a million Israelis living in settlements considered illegal under international law. The PA, however, does not have a presence in Gaza, which has been governed by Hamas for nearly two decades. Despite the backlash and rumours of dissent from Israeli top brass, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has remained defiant over the decision. In a post on social media late Friday, Netanyahu said "we are not going to occupy Gaza -- we are going to free Gaza from Hamas". The prime minister faces mounting pressure to secure a ceasefire to bring Gaza's more than two million people back from the brink of famine and free the hostages held by Palestinian militants. A statement issued on Saturday by the foreign ministers of Italy, Australia, Germany, New Zealand and the United Kingdom took aim at the decision to occupy Gaza City. "This will exacerbate the catastrophic humanitarian situation, endanger the lives of hostages, and increase the risk of a mass exodus of civilians," they said. As supporters of the hostages again demonstrated in Tel Aviv on Saturday, Israeli campaign group the Hostages and Missing Families Forum put out a statement condemning the government's war plans. "Expanding the fighting endangers the hostages and the soldiers - the people of Israel are not willing to risk them," it said. Palestinian presidential spokesman Nabil Abu Rudeineh said the new plan was "an unprecedented challenge and provocation to the international will to achieve peace and stability". Israel's offensive has killed more than 61,000 Palestinians, according to Hamas-run Gaza's health ministry, figures the United Nations says are reliable. Hamas's 2023 attack on Israel -- which triggered the war -- resulted in the deaths of 1,219 people, according to an AFP tally based on official figures.
News18
3 hours ago
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‘Will Soon Be Safest': Trump Announces He'll Hold Presser Over Crime In Washington DC On Monday
Last Updated: President Trump announced a Monday press conference to address violent crime in DC, suggesting the use of the National Guard and control of the city's police force. US President Donald Trump on Saturday announced that a press conference would be held at the White House on Monday to address the increasing crime incidents in Washington, DC. In a post on Truth Social, the US President claimed that Monday's presser would end violent crime in the capital city. 'On Monday a Press Conference will be held at the White House which will, essentially, stop violent crime in Washington, D.C. It has become one of the most dangerous cities anywhere in the World. It will soon be one of the safest!!! Thank you for your attention to this matter. President DJT," Trump posted on Truth Social. The announcement came days after Trump said that he may use the National Guard to police the streets of Washington, DC. Trump said the ramp-up of security would last for seven days, 'with the option to extend as needed." On Wednesday, Trump threatened to take charge of the city's police force following an attempted hijacking in which an administration staffer was injured. Monday's press conference is expected to outline the administration's plans to address violent crime in the capital. Last week, a US government official was assaulted by a group of teenagers. Police have detained two 15-year-olds and have said they're still looking for other members of the group. On May 21, 2025, two staff members of the Israeli Embassy were fatally shot outside the Capital Jewish Museum during a reception hosted by the American Jewish Committee. The suspect was held at the spot and charged with murder of a foreign official, hate crimes, firearms offences. On July 4, 2025, a 21-year-old Eric Tarpinian-Jachym, an intern for Representative Ron Estes (R-KS), was killed in a drive-by shooting in Northeast D.C. view comments First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
