Israel insists that it takes steps to avoid civilian casualties, and blames Hamas for embedding itself in densely-populated areas. US President Joe Biden - a key ally of Mr Netanyahu - emphasised the "critical need" to protect civilian lives during a call with the Israeli prime minister on Saturday, the White House said. Mr Biden told reporters that he had not asked for a ceasefire in the call. Both men believe such a move... Read More
Israel insists that it takes steps to avoid civilian casualties, and blames Hamas for embedding itself in densely-populated areas. US President Joe Biden - a key ally of Mr Netanyahu - emphasised the "critical need" to protect civilian lives during a call with the Israeli prime minister on Saturday, the White House said.
Mr Biden told reporters that he had not asked for a ceasefire in the call. Both men believe such a move would benefit Hamas. Read Less
Approximately 240 hostages were taken during the Hamas raid on Israel on 7 October, which left 1,200 people dead. According to Israeli government statistics cited by Reuters, 129 people remain in Gaza, including 22 who are dead. The rest of the hostages were repatriated during a brief November truce or have been recovered during Israeli military operations. The forum believes that between five and 10 of the remaining hostages... Read More
Approximately 240 hostages were taken during the Hamas raid on Israel on 7 October, which left 1,200 people dead. According to Israeli government statistics cited by Reuters, 129 people remain in Gaza, including 22 who are dead. The rest of the hostages were repatriated during a brief November truce or have been recovered during Israeli military operations.
The forum believes that between five and 10 of the remaining hostages hold US citizenship. Earlier this week, the White House said it believes eight Americans are still in Hamas captivity. Read Less
Palestinian news agency Wafa reported on Saturday that Bureij had been shelled - as had the Jabalia and Nuseirat camps, among other locations. A medic named Ziad told Reuters news agency he was left asking where to go, as there was "no safe place". An adviser to the Israeli prime minister has acknowledged "terrible suffering" in Gaza - but told the BBC this was because the territory's Hamas leadership "don't give a hoot"... Read More
Palestinian news agency Wafa reported on Saturday that Bureij had been shelled - as had the Jabalia and Nuseirat camps, among other locations. A medic named Ziad told Reuters news agency he was left asking where to go, as there was "no safe place".
An adviser to the Israeli prime minister has acknowledged "terrible suffering" in Gaza - but told the BBC this was because the territory's Hamas leadership "don't give a hoot" for the people there. Read Less
