Israel attacks hundreds of Hamas sites and destroys weapons’ depots

Israel closed its embassies in the Islamic countries of Bahrain, Jordan and Morocco

Tel Aviv (Israel) – The conflict between Israel and Hamas has been ongoing for two weeks. During this time, over 5,000 lives have been lost on both sides. The Israeli Air Force has conducted numerous airstrikes targeting hundreds of Hamas sites and eliminating a significant amount of their weaponry. Israeli warplanes specifically targeted and destroyed Hamas tunnels, weapons depots, as well as various operational headquarters. Additionally, a mosque in Jabalia, which was being used by terrorists, was also destroyed. The ‘Saint Porphyrius Greek Orthodox Church’ in Gaza has also been damaged by Israeli airstrikes.

Regarding the attack on the hospital in Gaza, Israeli Minister Avi Dichter said, “Hamas has attacked people like animals hunting other animals. We are going to target those animals, human animals, whether during the war or after the war, nobody is going to escape”.

Amid the ongoing conflict with Hamas, Israel has closed several of its embassies, including those in Islamic countries such as Bahrain, Jordan, and Morocco. In addition, Israel has taken measures to ensure the safety of its citizens near the Lebanese border by relocating them to secure areas. The Kiryat Shmona area, with its population of 23,000, has been completely evacuated.

British Prime Minister’s visit

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, following his visit to Israel, is now on a 2-day visit to Middle East countries. On 20 October, he arrived in Egypt and held a meeting with President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi. Prior to his visit to Egypt, he had a meeting with Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince, Mohammed bin Salman. After the meeting with Salman, Sunak tweeted, “I had an important and productive meeting with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. We agreed on coordinated action to prevent further escalation in the region, provide vital humanitarian aid in Gaza and support stability, both now and in the long term”.

On the other hand, Russia has sent 27 tonnes of humanitarian aid to Gaza, mainly food supplies like flour, sugar, rice and pasta.