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ISTANBUL
As the conflict between Israeli forces and Hamas enters its 11th day, the Israeli army continues bombardments of the Gaza Strip, the besieged Palestinian enclave which is on the verge of a humanitarian catastrophe.
Humanitarian situation
GAZA CITY
- UN says opening of Gaza’s Rafah border crossing ‘desperately needed.’
- Palestinians in Gaza Strip have practically run out of water, according to UNICEF.
The fighting
GAZA CITY
- At least 40 Palestinians killed early Tuesday as Israeli warplanes continue bombing different regions of Gaza Strip.
- Hamas and other Palestinian groups holding between 200 and 250 Israelis in captivity, spokesperson says.
JERUSALEM
- Israel says it launched airstrikes against Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon.
Conflict in numbers
- At least 2,848 Palestinians, including 750 children killed by Israeli forces.
- More than 1,400 Israelis also killed in fighting.
- At least 6 British nationals killed in Israel, with 10 others missing, according to UK premier.
Diplomatic and political front
TEHRAN
- Lebanese Hezbollah may carry out ‘preemptive action’ in coming hours, says Iranian foreign minister.
- ‘Axis of Resistance’ may carry out preemptive action vs Israel in coming hours, warns Iranian foreign minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian.
WASHINGTON
- US President Joe Biden will visit Israel on Wednesday, Secretary of State Antony Blinken confirmed.
He will discuss securing the release of hostages taken by Hamas, humanitarian assistance and an operation that minimizes civilian deaths.
- A draft resolution by Russia demanding cease-fire knocked down at UN Security Council.
JERUSALEM
- Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant underscores the extended and costly nature of his country’s ongoing conflict, but expresses confidence in eventual victory.
- Israel seeks emergency regulations to shut Al Jazeera’s offices and accuses it of endangering security of Israeli force
ANKARA
- Türkiye’s Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan puts forth a proposal for a guarantor system in Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
- He also had a phone conversation with Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh, according to sources.
LONDON
- British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak urges Israel and Egypt on to open up the Rafah crossing to allow in aid.
CAIRO
- Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi and US President Joe Biden agree during a phone call that it is a priority to deliver aid to the Gaza Strip.
TORONTO
- Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau underlines the ‘imperative’ need for humanitarian aid to reach civilians in Gaza.
International reaction
WASHINGTON
- Jewish groups protest outside White House and demand cease-fire in Gaza.
