Local sources from Israel: ערוץ 13, Dcity.
UK coverage: Financial Times.
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has expressed concern over the high number of Palestinian casualties in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas. Blinken stated that the loss of civilian lives, including children, is tragic and called for an end to the violence. He emphasized the need for both sides to take steps towards de-escalation and work towards a lasting ceasefire. The US is actively engaging with regional partners to address the crisis and find a peaceful resolution.
On the 12th day of the war, US President Joe Biden landed at Ben Gurion Airport for the first visit by an American president to Israel during a time of war. He met with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and participated in a war cabinet discussion. He expressed unprecedented support for the Israeli government and its citizens, and delivered a resounding message to the entire Middle East: “Israel will never be alone, Israel lives.” Biden adopted the IDF’s version and stated that “Islamic Jihad is responsible for firing towards the hospital in Gaza.” He said he would ask Congress to “provide unprecedented assistance to Israel” and added that the US would transfer $100 million to Gaza and the Palestinian Authority. Additionally, at the request of the US, Israel agreed to allow the transfer of humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip, but emphasized, “We will cancel it if it reaches Hamas.” As a result, the families of the kidnapped expressed anger: “A terrible decision. If it is not canceled, we will intensify the struggle.”
Throughout Biden’s visit, Hamas did not only launch rockets towards the center. The firing towards the Gaza envelope, Sderot, and even towards Be’er Sheva continued at a slow pace. Minutes after the US president took off, heavy missiles were fired towards Tel Aviv, Gush Dan, Sharon, and the Shfela region. The firing also continued in the north: sirens sounded throughout the day, with casualties reported in Kiryat Shmona as well. The IDF targeted Hezbollah targets in Lebanon and eliminated a cell of terrorists who launched mortar shells from the Lebanese border. No casualties were reported in any of the events.
Since the outbreak of the war, at least 1,300 Israelis have been killed and fallen in battle, and so far, families of 199 kidnapped individuals have been updated. 303 IDF fallen soldiers’ families have been updated. The Ministry of Health reported that 333 injured individuals are still hospitalized, including 83 in critical condition, 169 in moderate condition, and 80 in mild condition. Since the beginning of the war, 4,399 injured individuals have been treated in hospitals throughout the country, including 26 in critical condition, 304 in serious condition, 746 in moderate condition, 2,954 in mild condition, 229 suffering from anxiety, and 140 with a medical assessment. The Ministry of Health in Gaza reported about approximately 3,000 deaths and over 12,500 injured individuals since the beginning of the war.
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US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has expressed grave concern over the high number of Palestinian casualties in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas. He has called for an end to the violence and emphasized the need for both sides to take steps towards de-escalation and work towards a lasting ceasefire. The US is actively engaging with regional partners to address the crisis and find a peaceful resolution. US President Joe Biden visited Israel on the 12th day of the war and expressed unprecedented support for the Israeli government and its citizens. He also announced that the US would transfer $100 million to Gaza and the Palestinian Authority. The Ministry of Health in Gaza has reported about approximately 3,000 deaths and over 12,500 injured individuals since the beginning of the war.
It is crucial to approach this discussion with an open mind and engage in constructive dialogue. We hope this article has been informative and thought-provoking.
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