Gaza’s health ministry said Tuesday 10,328 people have been killed in the month-long war between Israel and the militant group Hamas which controls the Palestinian territory.
Thousands of children are among those killed in Gaza since October 7, when Israel launched a blistering assault in response to a deadly attack on southern Israel by Hamas.
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UN leaders say Gaza war must ‘stop now’ as reported death toll tops 10,000
Palestinian activist Ahed Tamimi arrested for ‘inciting terror’: Israeli army
Despite growing calls for a ceasefire from UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and other world leaders, Netanyahu said he did not support one.
A US submarine that deployed to the Middle East on Sunday is a guided missile submarine variant that is not capable of firing nuclear weapons, the Associated Press news agency reported citing a US defence official.
The Palestinian representative at the UN, Riyad Mansour, has demanded accountability for “crimes” committed by Israel and blamed the US for blocking the UN ceasefire deal.
The Red Crescent has appealed for urgent help, saying fuel at Gaza’s Al-Quds Hospital could run out in 48 hours and Al-Awda Hospital has warned of a similar breakdown by Wednesday night.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has told reporters Gaza is “becoming a graveyard for children” as he renewed demands to reach the elusive ceasefire.
Human Rights Watch has called for a weapons embargo on Israel and Palestinian armed groups.