Here’s a recap of the latest developments on the ground
It’s past 0400 GMT on Thursday (7am in the Palestinian Territories and Israel) – the sixth day of the Israel-Hamas war. If you are joining us just now, here’s a recap of the latest developments on the ground:
The Palestinian health ministry says the death toll in Gaza has risen to 1,200, while the number of injuries has reached about 5,600. The number of people killed in Israel has also reached 1,200.
Former Human Rights Watch chief Kenneth Roth says “indiscriminate and disproportionate attack” on Palestinian civilians could constitute “a war crime”.
White House backtracks on US President Joe Biden’s claim that he saw pictures of beheaded children.
United Nations secretary-general Antonio Guterres says “life-saving supplies”, such as food, fuel and water, “must be allowed into Gaza”.
Palestinians in Gaza continue to suffer as the only power plant remains out of service due to a lack of fuel.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu promises to “destroy” Hamas following its surprise attack.
Global and regional leaders continue efforts to end the ongoing escalation of the Israel-Hamas war.
Israeli forces continue pounding the Gaza Strip, killing at least 1,100 Palestinians. The death toll in Israel has climbed to 1,200
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‘How Israeli Apartheid Destroyed My Hometown’
In this deeply personal documentary, AJ+’s Dena Takruri spends a day in Hebron retracing the footsteps of her father, who was born and raised in the occupied West Bank.
Takruri speaks to Palestinians who are subjected to daily harassment from the Israeli military and settlers.
During her visit, she is guided through the city by former Israeli soldiers, who tell her why their conscience is now forcing them to speak out against the occupation.
Pro-Palestine rallies in Chile, Ireland, Philippines, S Africa and US
Rallies in support of the Palestinian cause have taken place across the world.
In the US, there were marches in dozens of towns and cities, with one of the biggest held in Chicago.
Hundreds also turned out in Chile’s capital Santiago – which has the largest Palestinian community outside of the Middle East. In South Africa, protesters compared the 75-year illegal occupation of Palestine to the injustice of apartheid.
Here are some scenes from those rallies:Demonstrators rally and march through downtown Chicago to show support for the Palestinian people on October 11, 2023 [Scott Olson/Getty Images via AFP] Filipino protesters hold a demonstration in support of the people of Palestine, in Quezon City, Philippines, October 11, 2023 [Lisa Marie David/Reuters] Members of South Africa’s opposition Economic Freedom Fighters [EFF] party join the Palestine Solidarity Campaign rally outside the Israeli consular office in Cape Town, South Africa, on October 11, 2023 [Nic Bothma/Reuters] Demonstrators rally during a ‘Stand with Palestine’ protest in solidarity with Gaza in Dublin, Ireland, October 11, 2023 [Clodagh Kilcoyne/ Reuters]
Clashes reported in West Bank’s Jenin and Qalqilya
Clashes have erupted once again between Palestinians and Israeli forces in the occupied West Bank cities of Jenin and Qalqilya.
In a video footage obtained by Al Jazeera Arabic, a ball of fire was seen raging next to a building, while loud sounds of explosions and gunfire were heard in the background.
Another video clip showed a group of Israeli soldiers rushing towards a building in the city of Qalqilya. According to Al Jazeera Arabic, the soldiers were carrying out a raid in the city’s Jaidi neighbourhood.
Thailand PM reports 21st Thai death from Hamas attack
Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin announced that another citizen from his country has died, bringing the total number to 21 Thailand nationals killed following the Hamas attack in Israel.
In a statement posted on X, formerly known as Twitter, Srettha extended his condolences to the family of the latest victim, while saying that the government is doing its best to evacuate all Thai nationals “as fast and safe as possible”.
He added that the first group of 15 Thai nationals was expected to arrive in the country sometime soon.
How Israel made Gaza the world’s biggest prison
Often described as the world’s largest prison, most of the world only pays attention to Gaza when it fires rockets at Israel. It is a tiny territory with no control of its own borders or airspace. Most of its residents are refugees from just across the border with Israel, who have almost no chance of ever leaving.
AJ+ takes a closer look at Gaza, and how its more than two million residents live in an incredibly desperate situation.
These soldiers are from a country whose president is a Jew Zelensky. Orthodox churches are also being destroyed in this country. Synagogues are not touched. Surprisingly, it turns out that Jews get along well with the Bandera Nazis.
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These soldiers are from a country whose president is a Jew Zelensky. Orthodox churches are also being destroyed in this country. Synagogues are not touched. Surprisingly, it turns out that Jews get along well with the Bandera Nazis.