Israel Hamas War Live Updates: Hamas 'no longer exists as a military formation,' says Israeli minister

Gaza's health ministry reports 19 dead in an Israeli strike on a humanitarian zone

The Health Ministry in Hamas-controlled Gaza reported that at least 19 people were confirmed dead in an Israeli airstrike on a humanitarian zone, revising an earlier death toll of 40 provided by the civil defense agency. The ministry's statement indicated that "Nineteen martyrs were brought to hospitals... while more than 60 people were wounded, some seriously," following the overnight strike on the Al-Mawasi humanitarian zone in Khan Yunis, a southern city in Gaza.

Israeli Defence Minister Gallant: We are nearing the completion of our objectives in the South and shifting focus to the Northern border.

Blinken calls Israeli killing of US-Turkish activist 'unprovoked and unjustified'

Israel escalates airstrikes on Iran-affiliated targets in Syria

Israel has increased airstrikes on Iranian-linked targets in Syria, causing civilian casualties on at least three occasions, according to a UN commission. Since the Israel-Hamas war began nearly a year ago, Israel has launched many airstrikes across Syria. Iran blamed Israel for an April strike on its consular offices in Damascus that killed seven people, including two Iranian generals, and responded with an attack on Israel two weeks later.

Tensions remain high after Iran vowed revenge for the killing of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran on July 31, allegedly by Israel.

The UN commission, made up of independent experts, is investigating these strikes, including one in Hama province that killed 18 people, one of the deadliest in recent years.

41,020 Palestinians killed and 94,925 injured in Israel's military offensive in Gaza since October 7, says Gaza health ministry

Israeli minister states that Hamas 'no longer exists as a military formation'

Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant stated that Hamas's military capabilities have been severely diminished after over 11 months of conflict, claiming that the group no longer functions as a traditional military force in Gaza. He explained, "Hamas as a military formation no longer exists. Hamas is engaged in guerrilla warfare, and we are still fighting Hamas terrorists and pursuing its leadership," during a briefing with foreign journalists.

UN convoy in Gaza released after being detained by Israel

The Israeli military released a United Nations convoy and staff on Monday after detaining them for over eight hours in northern Gaza, according to Philippe Lazzarini, the head of the UN agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA). The convoy was stopped at gunpoint near the Wadi Gaza checkpoint, where Israeli forces threatened to detain UN personnel and caused significant damage to UN armoured vehicles using bulldozers.

The Israeli military stated that it had received intelligence suggesting the presence of "Palestinian suspects" aboard the convoy and wished to interrogate them. However, the military disputed UNRWA's claim that the convoy was transporting polio vaccines for children in Gaza, instead asserting that its purpose was to facilitate the exchange of UN personnel.

"All staff & convoy are now released & back safely in the UN base," Lazzarini announced on X, confirming the safe return of the detained individuals to the UN facility following the prolonged and tense standoff.

Grieving father of Israeli hostage confronts Netanyahu over Hamas attacks and leadership

In a recently released recording by Israel's public broadcast station Kan, the father of Uri Danino, one of the six Israeli hostages found dead in a Gaza tunnel last week, confronts Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a condolence visit. Elhanan Danino, the hostage's father, can be heard admonishing Netanyahu, saying, "Stop messing around with nonsense… petty politics and spins. there's no price for human life."

Danino urged Netanyahu to unite the country, reminding him of his role as a leader chosen by the people. "You're a leader. Elected. Sent to lead," he emphasised.

Furthermore, Danino held Netanyahu responsible for failing to prevent Hamas from carrying out such actions during his lengthy tenure as prime minister, which spans most of the past 15 years. In the recording, he directly addresses Netanyahu, stating, "Forgive me, sir, it all happened on your watch." Danino then makes a poignant reference to the resources that have reached Hamas in recent years, saying, "My son was murdered in a tunnel that you built on your watch."

'Struck Hamas terrorists operating inside Humanitarian area in Khan Yunis'

An Israeli military statement says its aircraft "struck significant Hamas terrorists who were operating within a command and control center embedded inside the Humanitarian Area in Khan Yunis"

Israel orders more evacuations in Gaza after militants fire rockets

The Israeli military has issued new evacuation orders for certain residential areas in northwest Gaza, claiming that Palestinian militants launched rockets targeting the nearby Israeli town of Ashkelon.

These orders, announced on Monday, followed a rocket attack that activated air raid sirens in Ashkelon the previous day. According to the military, one projectile was intercepted, while another landed in the sea.

"Israel ordered the evacuation of all of northern Gaza, including the territory's largest city, in the opening weeks of the war triggered by Hamas' Oct. 7 attack."

Although the majority of residents complied with the orders and moved south, up to 300,000 people stayed in the north, where Israeli air and ground operations have resulted in extensive damage. Since October, Israeli forces have encircled and largely isolated the northern region.

Death toll of Israeli strike on Gaza tent encampment rises to at least 40

Death toll of Israeli strike on Gaza tent encampment rises to at least 40.

Israel orders more evacuations in Gaza after militants fire rockets

Another evacuation ordered by Israeli military of some residential areas in northwest Gaza where it says Palestinian militants fired rockets on the nearby Israeli town of Ashkelon.

The orders were given on Monday after a rocket attack triggered air raid sirens in Ashkelon the day before. The military stated it intercepted one projectile and another fell in the sea.

Al-Karamah border crossing to open tomorrow, says Jordan

Jordan's Public Security Directorate announced that the Allenby Bridge crossing will open tomorrow at 8 a.m. local time (05:00 GMT) for travelers, according to state media. However, commercial trucks will not be allowed to use the crossing for the third day in a row.

The crossing, which leads into the occupied West Bank, has been shut down since Sunday. This closure followed an incident where an armed man killed three Israeli border guards at the site.

Death toll in Gaza rises

The Palestinian Health Ministry reported that since October last year, Israeli attacks have resulted in at least 40,988 Palestinian deaths and 94,825 injuries in the besieged enclave, announced the Palestinian Health Ministry

Israeli attack in Syria results in 16 deaths, 36 injuries

An Israeli attack in Syria has resulted in 16 deaths and 36 injuries, with six individuals in critical condition. Iran has denied involvement with the targeted sites and condemned the assault.

In a statement, Iranian officials rejected any connections to the locations hit and condemned the Israeli action.

Central Gaza hospital requests for additional fuel to run operations

The Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital in Deir el-Balah, Central Gaza, has urgently requested additional fuel to maintain its operations. A spokesperson for the hospital appealed to international organizations for help, accusing the Israeli government of restricting fuel supplies. The spokesperson stated that the besieged and bombarded territory's healthcare system is struggling.

"The Israeli army was pushing to render the remaining operational hospitals in the Strip out of service," said the hospital representative.

The spokesperson highlighted the dire situation and the need for immediate assistance.

Iran accuses Israel over 'criminal' Syria attack

Iran accused Israel of carrying out a "criminal" attack in central Syria on Monday. According to Syrian state media, the strikes resulted in at least 14 fatalities. Tehran's foreign ministry spokesman Nasser Kanani condemned the assault during a press conference.

"We strongly condemn this criminal attack by the Zionist regime on Syrian soil," Kanani stated.

He further called on Israel's supporters to "stop supporting and arming it."

Israeli strike five military sites in central Syria

Israeli strikes on Sunday evening targeted five military sites in central Syria, focusing on an area that also houses a scientific research center. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported that the attack came in three waves and aimed at military sites in Masyaf, east of Hama. This location is known for having pro-Iranian arms development experts.

The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights stated, "The attack had come in three waves, targeting military sites at Masyaf, east of Hama in the centre of the country, where pro-Iranian arms development experts worked."

These targeted strikes underline the ongoing tensions and conflicts in the region, with particular focus on areas involved in arms development. Further details about the damage or any casualties were not mentioned in the report.

UN rights chief calls on states to challenge Israel over occupation

Volker Turk, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, emphasized the urgency of resolving the nearly year-long conflict in Gaza during his address at the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva on Monday. He called upon nations to take action against what he described as Israel's flagrant disregard for international law in the occupied Palestinian territories.

In his speech, Turk stated, "States must not – cannot – accept blatant disregard for international law, including binding decisions of the (U.N.) Security Council and orders of the International Court of Justice, neither in this nor any other situation."

The UN High Commissioner referenced a recent opinion issued by the International Court of Justice in July, which declared Israel's occupation illegal and stressed the need for a comprehensive approach to address this situation. However, Israel has rejected the court's opinion.

Israeli strikes in Syria leave 14 dead and more than 40 wounded, Syrian state media says

Overnight Israeli airstrikes in Syria killed 14 people and injured over 40, according to Syrian state media. The strikes targeted areas in central Syria, including a scientific research center in Masyaf and sites where Iranian militias were reportedly stationed. Initially, the death toll was reported as four, but it later increased to 14. The UK-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights stated that at least four of the dead were civilians. Israel, which has frequently targeted Syrian and Iranian-backed forces in recent years, did not immediately comment on the strikes. The attacks come amidst ongoing clashes between Israeli forces and Hezbollah, linked to the broader conflict with Hamas in Gaza.

Iran accuses Israel over 'criminal' Syria attack

Iran denounced Israel, its long-standing regional adversary, for perpetrating what it described as a "criminal" assault in central Syria. According to state media reports, the strikes resulted in the deaths of at least 14 individuals.

During a press briefing in Tehran, Nasser Kanani, the spokesperson for the foreign ministry, declared, "We strongly condemn this criminal attack by the Zionist regime on Syrian soil." He urged Israel's supporters to "stop supporting and arming it."

Jordanians burn Israeli flags, hail gunman that killed 3 soldiers

Israel Hamas War Live: At least 14 people killed following Israeli strikes on syria's Masyaf - state news agency

Israel-Hamas war: A Palestinian team in Chile offers soccer with a heavy dose of protest

Thousands of soccer fans in Santiago, Chile, recently turned a league match into a pro-Palestinian rally, with banners denouncing the war in Gaza and keffiyehs symbolizing Palestinian identity. The rally took place at Club Deportivo Palestino, a soccer club with deep ties to Chile's large Palestinian community, the largest outside the Middle East. Established in 1920 by Palestinian immigrants, the club has become a strong symbol of Palestinian heritage. Amid the current Israel-Hamas conflict, the club's matches have increasingly become platforms for political expression, with players and fans showing solidarity with Palestinians through pre-game rituals and anti-war messages. Despite occasional controversies, the club's political stance resonates in a country with both a socially active population and a large Palestinian diaspora.

Israel Hamas War Live: 3 Israelis shot dead at W Bank-Jordan crossing, first such attack since Oct 7

A gunman from Jordan killed three Israeli civilians at the Allenby Bridge border crossing in the occupied West Bank before security forces shot him dead on Sunday, Israeli officials said. It was the first attack of its kind along the border with Jordan since Oct 7, when Palestinian Islamist group Hamas carried out an assault on southern Israel, sparking the war in Gaza that has escalated throughout the region. Read full story

Israel-Hamas war: Jordanians to vote amid woes over economy and Gaza war

Jordanians are set to cast their ballots on Tuesday in a parliamentary election amidst widespread discontent over the country's struggling economy and the ongoing conflict in Gaza. The vote comes just two days after a rare outbreak of violence in which a Jordanian killed three Israeli guards at the border crossing between Jordan and the occupied West Bank.

The elections, held every four years, are the first to take place under new legislation passed in January 2022. The law increased the total number of seats in the house, allocated more seats for women, and reduced the minimum age for candidates.

Candidates include representatives from prominent Jordanian tribes, centrists, pro-government figures, as well as independents, leftists, and members of the Islamic Action Front (IAF), the political wing of the Muslim Brotherhood and the largest opposition party.
At a bustling market in central Amman, where campaign posters were visible, locals expressed varying opinions about participating in the elections. "Elections are important and vital. They are our opportunity to make our voices heard and choose who represents us in parliament, even though deep down we doubt there will be significant change," said Issa Ahmed, a 65-year-old retiree.

Hezbollah claims 7 attacks on Israeli sites & troops within 12 hours; IDF says ‘struck’ Hezbollah site in Lebanon

Israel Hamas War Live: Israel's Gantz says military focus needs to shift to Lebanon

Benny Gantz, a former member of the war cabinet, stated on Sunday that Israel should prioritize its attention on Hezbollah and the Lebanese border, cautioning that "we are late on this." Hezbollah, an Iran-backed militant group in Lebanon, has been engaging in near-daily cross-border fire with Israel, claiming to be acting in support of Hamas, its Palestinian ally, in the ongoing conflict in Gaza.

Speaking at a Middle East forum in Washington, Gantz, who previously served as the army chief and is now a centrist politician, emphasized that Israel has sufficient forces to handle the situation in Gaza and should focus on the developments in the north. He further stated that Iran and its proxies were "the real issue."
Gantz expressed his belief that Israel had erred in evacuating a significant portion of the country's north when tensions with Hezbollah escalated following the Hamas attack on October 7, which triggered the war in Gaza. He stressed that "The time of the north has come and actually I think we are late on this."

Israel Hamas War Live: UAE President receives Egypt's Minister of Foreign Affairs, discuss Gaza situation

Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed and His Excellency Dr Badr Abdel Ati emphasised the necessity of a comprehensive, just, and lasting peace founded on the two-state solution during their meeting. They concurred that this approach is essential for strengthening regional security and stability. Both parties underscored the significance of concerted international efforts to prevent further escalation and avert the repercussions of additional crises that could jeopardize regional stability.

Furthermore, the two sides reaffirmed their dedication to maintaining close consultation and coordination between their countries. They stressed the importance of strengthening joint Arab action to address the challenges and crises confronting the region effectively.

Several high-ranking officials attended the meeting, including Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs; Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Special Affairs; Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Tahnoun Al Nahyan, Advisor for Special Affairs at the Presidential Court; and Ahmed Mubarak Ali Al Mazrouei, Chairman of the President's Office for Strategic Affairs at the Presidential Court.

Israel Hamas War Live: Yemen's Houthi rebels claim they shot down another US MQ-9 drone

Houthi rebels in Yemen claimed to have shot down a US-made MQ-9 Reaper drone over Marib province, though no evidence has been provided. The US military has not confirmed the downing but acknowledged ongoing strikes in Houthi-controlled regions. The Houthis, supported by Iran, have increasingly targeted vessels in the Red Sea since the Israel-Hamas war began, focusing on those linked to Israel, the US, or the UK, though many unrelated ships have also been attacked. US forces have intensified strikes on Houthi targets, reportedly destroying drones and missile systems in response.

Israel Hamas War Live Updates: Israel targets five sites in Syria strikes, says a war monitor

Israeli strikes on Sunday evening targeted five military sites in central Syria, in a zone that also hosts a scientific research centre, a war monitor said.
The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said the attack had come in three waves, targeting military sites at Masyaf, east of Hama in the centre of the country, where pro-Iranian arms development experts worked.

Israel Hamas War Live Updates: Israel carries out intense strikes in central Syria, killing 4, state media says

A series of Israeli strikes hit multiple areas in central Syria late Sunday, killing at least four people, wounding 13 and sparking fires, state media reported. Syria state news agency SANA reported that Syrian air defences "confronted an aggression that targeted several points in the central region," damaging a highway in Hama province and sparking fires that firefighting teams were battling to control early Monday.

At least four dead and 13 wounded people arrived at the Masyaf National Hospital in western Hamas province, SANA said, citing hospital head Faysal Haydar. It was not immediately clear if they were civilians or militants.

The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, a UK-based war monitor, reported that one of the strikes targeted a scientific research centre in Maysaf and other sites where "Iranian militias and experts are stationed to develop weapons in Syria." Local media also reported strikes around the coastal city of Tartous.

There was no immediate comment from the Israeli military.

Israel Hamas War Live Updates: Hezbollah fires barrage of 50 rockets at Kiryat Shmona, Northern Israel

Hezbollah launched around 50 rockets into northern Israel from Lebanon overnight on Saturday night, mostly targeting the Kiryat Shmona area.
According to the Israel Defence Forces, about 20 rockets were fired at around 1 a.m. and 2:30 a.m. Most were intercepted, though a few landed, causing some damage but no injuries.

One rocket hit a structure and a sidewalk, damaging property, infrastructure, and a parked car, the Kiryat Shmona municipality said.

At 5:35 a.m., Hezbollah launched another barrage of 30 rockets towards the Upper Galilee. The IDF intercepted several rockets, with the remainder falling in open areas. No injuries were reported in this attack either.

In response, the Israeli Air Force targeted Hezbollah military structures in Southern Lebanon, including in Aitaroun, Maroun El Ras, and Yaroun. Israeli drones also eliminated members of the Hezbollah-aligned Amal group operating in Froun while a Hezbollah rocket launcher used to fire at Safed was destroyed in Aynata.

Israeli artillery strikes also hit targets in Odaisseh, Naqoura, Abou Chach, and Tayr Harfa. Despite the damage, no casualties were reported on either side during these exchanges.

Israel Hamas War Live Updates: Pact for $4.5 million signed to aid 4,400 stranded Gazans in West Bank

The Qatar Red Crescent and the U.N. agency for Palestinians (UNRWA) signed an agreement on Sunday, with $4.5 million from a Qatari state development fund, to aid more than 4,400 stranded Palestinian workers and patients from Gaza in the West Bank.

"[The] cash assistance will represent vital support for those displaced who have not been able to return to the Gaza Strip since the start of the Israeli aggression on the Strip last October," a statement from the Qatar's state news agency said.

"Thousands of Palestine refugees from Gaza remain trapped in the West Bank, trapped in this crisis situation, stranded from their loved ones and livelihoods," UNRWA Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini said.

Since Israel's blockade of Gaza began in 2007, movement in and out of the Strip has been heavily restricted, forcing individuals to seek medical care, education, or jobs in the West Bank, while escalating violence often closes borders, trapping those in need of essential services.

Israel Hamas War Live Updates: Israeli strike kills senior rescue service official in Gaza as fighting rages

An Israeli airstrike on a house in Jabalia on Sunday killed Mohammad Morsi, deputy director of the Gaza Civil Emergency Service in the northern areas of the Gaza Strip, and four of his family, health officials said.

The Civil Emergency Service said in a statement that Morsi's death raised to 83 the number of its members killed by Israeli fire since Oct. 7.

There was no immediate Israeli comment on Morsi's death.

Residents said Israeli forces had also blown up several houses in the Zeitoun suburb of Gaza City 5 km from Jabalia. Medical teams said they were unable to answer desperate calls by some of the residents who had reported being trapped inside their houses, some wounded.

"We hear constant bombing in Zeitoun, we know they are blowing up houses there, we don't sleep because of the sounds of explosions, the roaring of tanks sound close and the drones don't stop circling," said one resident of Gaza City, who lives around 1 km away.

"The occupation is wiping out Zeitoun, we are afraid about the people trapped in there," he told Reuters via a chat app, refusing to be named.

Later on Sunday, the Gaza health ministry said Israeli military strikes across the enclave killed at least 15 people.