Jerusalem, Nov.7.– Israel’s war against Hamas has entered its thirty-second day, a month after Hamas killed at least 1,300 Israelis and wounded more than 3,300 in a merciless assault. In Gaza, the Hamas-controlled health ministry reports more than 10,328 Palestinians have been killed. Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad hold hostage more than 242 soldiers and civilians, including foreign nationals.
According to reports from Gaza, the Israel Defense Force (IDF) is exchanging fire with Hamas forces near one of the group’s strongholds in the northern part of the Strip. Hamas and Hezbollah continue to fire missiles at Israel and Israeli airstrikes on Gaza continue.
What happened this Tuesday
■ The IDF exchanged fire with Hamas militants on the outskirts of a Hamas stronghold in northern Gaza, the Al-Shati refugee camp, according to Palestinian reports. The IDF said it attacked targets staying near the Al-Quds hospital in Gaza City on Tuesday overnight. Rocket fire from Gaza into Israel continued on Tuesday.
Defense Minister Yoav Gallant said that one of the main goals for the period after the war is to guarantee the IDF's freedom of action in Gaza "without limitations."
■ The IDF released footage showing Gazans heading southwards, away from the evacuation zone Israel has declared, holding white flags.
■ In the north, the IDF said that they intercepted a suspicious aerial target on the Lebanese border on its way towards Israeli territory. Lebanese media reported Israeli warplanes above Beirut.
■ The Hamas-run Gaza Health Ministry reports that at least 10,328 Palestinians have been killed, including 4,237 children, since the war began.
■ Israel has allowed countries with diplomatic ties to increase aid to the Strip: The UAE will establish a field hospital and Jordan will continue to drop aid packages.
■ Israeli security forces said they arrested 37 wanted Palestinians in the West Bank overnight, at least ten of whom were identified as Hamas operatives. Nine Palestinians were wounded in clashes with Israeli forces in the West Bank, according to the Red Crescent.
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