Over 210 killed in Israeli strike at refugee camp in Gaza
At least 210 people were killed on Saturday in Israeli attacks on a key Gaza refugee camp, according to the official media office of Hamas, from which four hostages were freed. "The number of victims from the Israeli occupation's massacre in the Nuseirat camp has risen to 210 martyrs and more than 400 wounded," an official statement said. (Image credit: Reuters)
Israel rescues 4 hostages; strikes follow the incident
The strikes occurred following the announcement earlier on Saturday that four Israeli hostages had been freed from Nuseirat, following an operation that was alleged to have occurred "under fire". (Image credit: ANI)
Palestinian president calls for urgent UNSC meet following strikes
Following the "bloody massacre", Palestinian president Abbas called for an emergency UN security council meeting. (Image credit: Reuters)
'Like a horror movie but a real massacre'
Recounting the incident, Zaid, an al-Nuseirat resident told Reuters, "It was like a horror movie but this was a real massacre. Israeli drones and warplanes fired all night randomly at people's houses and at people who tried to flee the area." (Image credit: Reuters)
'Our people will not surrender'
Vowing to keep the resistance going, Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh said in a statement, "Our people will not surrender, and the resistance will continue to defend our rights in the face of this criminal enemy." (Image credit: Reuters)
Pro-Palestinian protestors rally at White House
Thousands of protesters staged a march in front of the White House on Saturday, criticizing US President Joe Biden's position on Israel-Hamas conflict, only hours after the Hamas health ministry reported that Israeli attacks had killed over 210 people in a refugee camp. (Image credit: Reuters)
'Bombing children is not self-defense'
The protestors expressed distrust with the Biden administration and their response to the Israel-Hamas war. "Biden's red line was a lie", said a poster while, "Bombing children is not self-defense," read another. (Image credit: AFP)
Hamas raids have killed 1200; Israeli strikes 36,801 Palestinians
Around 1,200 individuals were killed in the Hamas raid, according to Israeli authorities, and at least 36,801 Palestinians have died as a result of Israel's bombardment and invasion of Gaza, according to a number updated on Saturday by the health ministry of the enclave. (Image credit: Reuters)