As the Israel-Hamas War reaches its 13th Day, here is the list of significant updates that happened for today.
Israel-Hamas War Updates Day 13
- An Israeli air strike in the southern Gaza area near Rafah resulted in the loss of at least 30 lives and left 21 individuals injured.
- Israel conducted strikes on Hezbollah positions in southern Lebanon early on Thursday, leading to injuries for at least two people.
- Israeli operations in the occupied West Bank led to the loss of life for a minimum of five Palestinians.
- Palestinian security forces in Ramallah employed tear gas and stun grenades to disperse protesters expressing their grievances against President Mahmoud Abbas.
- Approximately 300 demonstrators from the human rights organization Jewish Voice for Peace were arrested after staging an occupation within a section of the United States Capitol complex, advocating for a ceasefire.
- Israeli forces initiated actions in at least two cities within the occupied West Bank, detaining individuals suspected of affiliations with Hamas.
- Demonstrations in global solidarity with Palestine continued, with thousands gathering in the Philippines and demonstrators near the US embassy in Lebanon engaging in confrontations with law enforcement.
Civilians Loss:
- Gaza has witnessed a death toll of 3,478 individuals and 12,065 reported injuries. In the occupied West Bank, 69 lives have been lost, with 1,300 individuals sustaining injuries. In Israel, the conflict has resulted in at least 1,400 casualties and 3,800 injuries since the commencement of the October 7 Hamas attacks.
- Evacuation orders were issued by Israel, directing residents of Gaza to relocate towards the southern coastal regions, where access to humanitarian aid would be facilitated.
- The Turkish-Palestinian Friendship Hospital in Gaza, serving as the sole cancer treatment facility, is facing imminent closure due to severe fuel shortages.
Diplomacy Status:
- British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has arrived in Tel Aviv for meetings with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Isaac Herzog.
- US President Joe Biden visited Tel Aviv, expressing support for Israel’s account of the al-Ahli Arab Hospital bombing in Gaza, attributing responsibility to Palestinian groups.
- President Biden announced a collaborative agreement with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi to ensure humanitarian aid access to Gaza by the end of the week.
- However, the United States exercised its veto power to reject a United Nations Security Council resolution calling for the dispatch of humanitarian aid to Gaza.
- Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida engaged in conversations with the leaders of Qatar, the UAE, and Saudi Arabia, conveying his outrage over the hospital attack and pledging $10 million in aid for Palestinians.
- Russia has pledged the delivery of 27 tonnes of humanitarian assistance to Gaza. Chinese President Xi Jinping conveyed intentions to strengthen cooperation with Egypt to enhance regional stability in the Middle East.
Impact on Business & Economy:
- Concerns over the Israel-Hamas crisis potentially escalating into a broader Middle East conflict or full-scale war led to declines in Asian markets.
- All three primary Wall Street indexes concluded with losses. Asian markets mirrored this trend, with Hong Kong, Tokyo, Sydney, Seoul, Singapore, and Indian markets experiencing drops exceeding 1 percent.
- Shanghai, Manila, Jakarta, and Wellington also reported negative market performance.
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