Israel-Palestine War Day 2: Israel army says 'enemy still on ground', pounds 800 Hamas targets in Gaza
THE TIMES OF INDIA | Oct 09, 2023, 00:45:06 IST
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Israel-Palestine War Day 2: Israel army says 'enemy still on ground', pounds 800 Hamas targets in Gaza

Israeli soldiers are battling Hamas fighters in the streets of southern Israel and launching airstrikes on Gaza, a day after an unprecedented surprise attack by Hamas fighters. Israel's military, which faces questions over its failure to prevent the attack, said it had regained control of most infiltration points, killed hundreds of attackers and taken dozens more prisoner but was still fighting in some places. Stay with TOI for the latest developments
05:28 (IST) Oct 08
US-Israel discussions on miliary aid 'very much underway': White House official
05:03 (IST) Oct 08

Security cabinet approved decisions to destroy military and governmental capabilities of Hamas and Islamic jihad

Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu

04:38 (IST) Oct 08
With its surprise attack against Israel, Hamas has violently shifted the world's eyes back to the Palestinians and dealt a severe blow to momentum to secure a landmark US-brokered deal between Israel and Saudi Arabia.
04:25 (IST) Oct 08
The United States is working with other governments to make sure the crisis does not spread and is contained to Gaza following a deadly Hamas attack in Israel, a senior Biden administration official said on Saturday.
04:23 (IST) Oct 08
Israeli military spokesman says situation in Israel still not fully under control after Hamas surprise attack
04:23 (IST) Oct 08
There is still fighting in southern Israel, still Hamas terrorists inside Israel: Army spokesman
03:42 (IST) Oct 08
US-Israel discussions on miliary aid 'very much underway': White House official
03:19 (IST) Oct 08
Without warning on Saturday, Gaza's militant Hamas rulers attacked Israel by air, land and sea. Millions of Israelis in the country's south awoke to the searing sound of incoming rockets and the inevitable thud of impact. Air raid sirens wailed as far north as Tel Aviv. Israel's anti-rocket interceptors thundered in Jerusalem.
03:11 (IST) Oct 08
Number of Israelis taken prisoner 'several times greater' than dozens: Hamas spokesperson
The total number of Israelis captured by Hamas in a surprise attack on Israeli towns on Saturday was "several times greater" than dozens, a spokesperson for the armed wing of Hamas said in a recording aired shortly after midnight on Sunday. The spokesman said those taken captive were spread throughout all areas of the Gaza strip.
02:44 (IST) Oct 08
The Saudis have been in talks with the White House over potentially forging diplomatic relations with Israel. Those efforts have been thrown into question by the unprecedented incursion into Israel launched by the Palestinian militant group Hamas on Saturday.
02:21 (IST) Oct 08
Over 200 killed in Israel by Hamas 'massacring civilians': Army
01:24 (IST) Oct 08

Kingdom rejects the targeting of unarmed civilians 'in any way'

Saudi foreign minister, in phone call with Antony Blinken

01:23 (IST) Oct 08
Blinken urged palestinian authority to continue and enhance steps to restore calm and stability in West bank: US state department
01:05 (IST) Oct 08

I tell Hamas, you are responsible for the wellbeing of captives, Israel will settle the score with anyone who harms them

Israel PM Netanyahu

00:43 (IST) Oct 08
Israel army says still fighting 'hundreds' of Palestinian infiltrators
00:37 (IST) Oct 08
Jordan's foreign minister discusses with EU foreign policy chief 'necessity of launching international action to stop escalation in Gaza': Jordanian foreign ministry
00:36 (IST) Oct 08
Palestinian president tells Blinken in phone call injustice towards Palestinian driving conflict towards 'explosion'
00:34 (IST) Oct 08
US will always have Israel's back: Joe Biden
US President Joe Biden said on Saturday the United States will always have Israel's back and warned no enemy of Israel should exploit the attacks."We will not ever fail to have her back," Biden said at the White House, standing alongside Secretary of State Antony Blinken. "This is not a moment for any party hostile to Israel to exploit these attacks," Biden added.
00:19 (IST) Oct 08
Blinken discussed measures to bolster Israel’s security in calls with Israeli President Herzog and foreign minister Cohen: US state dept
00:00 (IST) Oct 08
Zelenskyy condemns Hamas attack, says 'Israel's right to self-defense is unquestionable'
23:52 (IST) Oct 07
Biden spoke with King Abdullah II of Jordan following his call with Israeli PM Netanyahu: White House
23:36 (IST) Oct 07
Israel has 'substantial' number of hostages and captives taken by Hamas, says Israeli military spokesman
23:32 (IST) Oct 07
Biden to deliver remarks on attacks in Israel at 2.30pm Saturday: White House
23:32 (IST) Oct 07
Gaza death toll in conflict with Israel rises to 232
22:56 (IST) Oct 07
Israel's energy and infrastructure minister Israel Katz said that Israel will cut off its electricity supply to Gaza Strip.
22:56 (IST) Oct 07
At least 150 people killed in Israel
The death toll is now reported to be at least 150 in Israel now, with at least 1,000 injured, according to local media citing Israeli officials.
22:06 (IST) Oct 07
Iran's foreign ministry said attacks by its ally Hamas on Israel on Saturday were proof of the Palestinians' increased confidence in the conflict, the semi-official ISNA news agency reported.
"In this operation, the element of surprise and other combined methods were used, which show the Palestinian people's confidence in the face of the occupiers," ISNA quoted ministry spokesperson Nasser Kanaani as saying in an interview.
22:02 (IST) Oct 07
Hamas chief Haniyeh claims group 'on verge of great victory'
22:02 (IST) Oct 07
Hamas leader Haniyeh says Israel can't provide protection for Arab countries
21:12 (IST) Oct 07
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres condemned the attack by Hamas and urged "all diplomatic efforts to avoid a wider conflagration, UN spokesperson Stephane Dujarric said in a statement.
21:12 (IST) Oct 07
The United Nations Security Council is due to meet on Sunday after Palestinian Islamist group Hamas launched the biggest attack on Israel in years on Saturday, diplomats said.
21:06 (IST) Oct 07
Biden expresses heartfelt condolences to families who have lost loved ones
20:42 (IST) Oct 07
My team and I are tracking Israel situation closely, and I will remain in close touch with Netanyahu: Biden
20:40 (IST) Oct 07
US unequivocally condemns this 'appalling assault' against Israel by Hamas terrorists from Gaza: US president Joe Biden
20:19 (IST) Oct 07
Israeli military spokesperson confirms that Hamas militants are holding Israeli civilians and soldiers hostage in Gaza, reports AP
19:56 (IST) Oct 07
US President Joe Biden called Prime Minister of Israel Benjamin Netanyahu and emphasized that the US stands alongside Israel and fully supports Israel's right to self-defence: Office of the Prime Minister of Israel
19:54 (IST) Oct 07
US will work to ensure Israel has what it needs to defend itself: US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin
19:51 (IST) Oct 07
In a major escalation of the Israel-Palestine conflict, at least 100 Israelis and 200 Palestinians were killed after Hamas militants launched a multi-front attack on Israel. The attack involved firing thousands of rockets and infiltrating the heavily fortified border. Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared Israel was "at war" and called for a mass mobilization of army reserves. Hamas, a Palestinian political and military organization, governs the Gaza Strip and is known for its armed resistance to Israel. The conflict has resulted in ongoing hostilities between Hamas and Israel.
19:48 (IST) Oct 07

We unequivocally condemn the appalling attacks by Hamas terrorists against Israel. We stand in solidarity with the government and people of Israel and extend our condolences for the Israeli lives lost in these attacks.

US secretary of state Antony Blinken

19:37 (IST) Oct 07
Israeli military says navy forces have killed dozens of Palestinian militants trying to infiltrate Israel by sea.
19:21 (IST) Oct 07
At least 100 Israelis killed in Hamas attack, Israel's N12 news reports
19:13 (IST) Oct 07
We have a big number of Israeli captives, among them senior officers: Hamas deputy chief Saleh Al-Arouri to Al Jazeera
19:05 (IST) Oct 07
Kuwait blames Israel for 'blatant attacks' on Palestinians
Kuwait expressed its "grave concern" over developments between Israel and the Palestinians, blaming Israel for what it called its "blatant attacks". The foreign ministry in a statement called on the international community to "stop the provocative practices by the occupation" and the "policy of expanding settlements".
19:01 (IST) Oct 07
Air India cancels today's Delhi-Tel Aviv & return flight
AI139 from Delhi to Tel Aviv of 07 October 2023 and the return flight AI140 from Tel Aviv to Delhi have been cancelled in the interests and safety of our guests and crew. Passengers are being extended all support, as per their requirement.
18:55 (IST) Oct 07
Adviser to Iran supreme leader calls Hamas attack on Israel 'proud' operation
A senior adviser to Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei expressed support for an attack Hamas launched against Israel on Saturday, calling it a "proud operation". "We support the proud operation of Al-Aqsa Flood," Yahya Rahim Safavi said at a meeting held in support of Palestinian children in Tehran, quoted by ISNA news agency.
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