Israel-Hamas War Day 21: Israeli forces enter Gaza as Arab nations condemn ongoing bombardment
Also Read: Israel releases 'never-before-seen' video of IDF soldiers killing Hamas militants and saving hostages | Watch 5. A rocket launched in the Israel-Hamas conflict struck an Egyptian town on the border with Israel on Thursday, resulting in five people sustaining injuries, as reported AFP citing local media. 6.
But Riyad Mansour, the Palestinian U.N. ambassador, said 70% of those killed in Gaza were children and women. “Is this the war some of you are defending? Can this war be defended? These are crimes.
This is barbarism," he said. 7. Arab leaders issued a collective appeal on Thursday for an immediate cease-fire to alleviate the suffering of civilians and enable the delivery of humanitarian aid into Gaza.
The situation in Gaza has been dire due to Israel's prolonged blockade, which was imposed following Hamas' actions in southern Israel. This has resulted in severe shortages of food, water, medicine, and a dwindling fuel supply for UN relief efforts. Also Read: What is two-state solution to end Israel-Hamas war? Explained 8.
Hezbollah, a Lebanese organization backed by Iran and considered a terrorist group by several countries, including the United States and Israel, has engaged in recurrent clashes with Israeli forces along the Lebanon-Israel border. In response to these developments, the United States has deployed two aircraft carrier strike groups, along with additional fighter jets, weaponry, and personnel to the region. 9.
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