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Massacres Under US Protection

CrossFireArabia
October 12, 2024

Hamas accused the Israeli army of committing “massacres” in northern Gaza’s Jabalia region, claiming the attacks were carried out as “retaliation against unarmed civilians under American cover.”

In a statement, Saturday, Hamas condemned what it described as Israeli “Nazi occupation’s massacres” that targeted a residential area in Jabalia late Friday, resulting in numerous fatalities and injuries. “These massacres,” Hamas said, “are a continuation of the ongoing criminal genocide against our people, shielded by American support.”

Shielded by US

Hamas further said that these escalated strikes on civilians in Jabalia are an attempt to “punish the population for their resilience and rejection of displacement.”

“The ongoing Nazi terrorist crimes, now in their second year, demonstrate to the world that this rogue, fascist entity is bloodthirsty and seeks revenge through further genocide against our people in Gaza and the Lebanese population,” the group’s statement added according to Anadolu.

Medical sources in Gaza reported that 24 Palestinians were killed and approximately 90 others wounded in Israeli airstrikes that targeted a civilian gathering and a residential block of four houses in Jabalia late Friday.

The situation in Jabalia has been especially tense since Oct. 6, with the Israeli army imposing a strict siege on the area, leading to an intense escalation of violence in northern Gaza and some of the fiercest clashes since May. Friday’s airstrikes marked Israel’s third ground operation in Jabalia since the ongoing conflict escalated on Oct. 7, 2023, following earlier incursions in November and December of last year.

Brutal offensive

Israel has continued a brutal offensive on Gaza following a cross-border incursion by the Palestinian group Hamas on Oct. 7 last year, despite a UN Security Council resolution calling for an immediate cease-fire.

According to local health authorities, the conflict has claimed nearly 42,200 lives, primarily women and children, and has injured over 98,300 people in Gaza. The ongoing Israeli bombardment has also displaced nearly the entire population of Gaza, which continues to face severe shortages of food, clean water, and medical supplies due to the blockade.

Israel currently faces genocide allegations at the International Court of Justice over its actions in Gaza.

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Israel in Crisis as 1 Million on ‘Standby’ to Leave

CrossFireArabia
October 12, 2024

Israeli newspaper Maariv reports that this year has seen a significant increase in “reverse migration” from “Israel” to abroad.

Compared to previous years, three times as many settlers have emigrated this year.

Additionally, over one million settlers have issued foreign passports in recent years out of fear of deteriorating conditions and in preparation for emigration.

In the first seven months of this year, settlers withdrew $7 billion from bank deposits to overseas accounts.

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Israel’s War on Health

CrossFireArabia
October 12, 2024

The Palestinian Red Crescent Society has announced that all ambulances in northern Gaza have halted operations due to fuel shortages caused by ongoing Israeli ground attacks and blockade.

Six ambulances are completely out of service, severely impacting emergency medical services.

The situation made it impossible to evacuate 80 patients from northern hospitals, while a lack of medical supplies and fuel poses a grave risk to civilians.

The health crisis threatens the lives of 400,000 people, including vulnerable children in intensive care.

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New Born, Sole Survivor

CrossFireArabia
October 12, 2024

A baby girl was born in northern Gaza Friday night, becoming the sole survivor of her family. Just 10 hours after her birth, her entire family was killed in an airstrike by the Israeli occupation forces in the area.

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France, Italy, and Spain Condemn Israeli Attacks on UN Peacekeepers

CrossFireArabia
October 12, 2024

France, Italy, and Spain have strongly condemned recent Israeli attacks on UN peacekeepers in Lebanon, labeling them “unjustifiable” and in violation of international law. This follows two consecutive explosions near the Lebanese-Palestinian border, which injured several members of the UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL). The attacks have sparked concern over the increasing risks to UN personnel as tensions between Israel and Hezbollah escalate.

In a joint statement, the three European nations expressed outrage, demanding an immediate halt to the violence. “These attacks constitute a serious violation of Israel’s obligations under UN Security Council Resolution 1701 and international humanitarian law,” the statement read. The nations also called for increased protection for peacekeepers and urged both sides to de-escalate the situation according to the Quds News Network.

France, which contributes around 700 troops to UNIFIL, has been particularly vocal in its criticism. French President Emmanuel Macron summoned Israel’s envoy and demanded an explanation, emphasizing that the targeting of UN peacekeepers is “absolutely unacceptable.” Macron further proposed halting arms exports to Israel as a means to curb the violence, suggesting that stopping the flow of weapons could help prevent further escalation.

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez echoed Macron’s call, urging the international community to cease selling arms to Israel. Following a meeting with Pope Francis at the Vatican, Sanchez stated, “It is urgent that we stop contributing to the violence by supplying weapons to Israel.” Sanchez has been one of the most outspoken European leaders against Israel’s recent military offensives, which he described as an “invasion” of Lebanon.

Both Macron and Sanchez’s remarks have drawn sharp criticism from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who defended Israel’s military actions as necessary for self-defense. As the conflict intensifies, international leaders are increasingly pressing for diplomatic solutions to prevent further casualties.