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LIVE UPDATES: IDF Carries Out 'Large-Scale Strike' on Hamas' Facilities in Gaza

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On October 7, the Palestinian movement Hamas launched a surprise large-scale rocket attack against Israel from the Gaza Strip, prompting Israel to declare a state of war the following day and launch retaliatory strikes.

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LIVE UPDATES: IDF Carries Out 'Large-Scale Strike' on Hamas' Facilities in Gaza

04:35 GMT 12.10.2023 (Updated: 04:15 GMT 13.10.2023)

On Monday, Israel ordered a complete blockade of the Gaza Strip, home to more than 2 million people, cutting off supplies of water, food and fuel.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared in an address to the nation that the country was at war and announced the mobilization.

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday urged the parties to the conflict to use diplomacy rather than military force to find a way to end hostilities and return to the negotiating process.

The death toll in Israel as a result of the Hamas attack has exceeded 1,000. According to the Palestinian Health Ministry, the number of casualties from Israeli shelling of the Gaza Strip has risen to 1,200.

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03:29 GMT 13.10.2023

UN Urges Israel to Call Off Evacuation Orders for Gaza

The United Nations has called on the Israeli military to rescind its order for 1.1 million people and UN staffers to evacuate northern Gaza within the next 24 hours.

A UN spokesperson told Sputnik that Israel had issued a notice for individuals in Gaza to relocate to the south of the territory. The UN has stated that such an order would be impossible without causing “devastating humanitarian consequences.”

02:51 GMT 13.10.2023

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01:32 GMT 13.10.2023

As Many As 423,378 People Have Fled Their Homes in Gaza - OCHA

A total of 423,378 people have been forced to flee their homes in the Gaza Strip since the Palestinian-Israeli conflict escalated, the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs said Thursday.

"As of 23:00 today, the number of IDPs [internally displaced persons] has risen by an additional 84,444 people and reached 423,378, with UNRWA [the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East] hosting around 64 per cent of them in 102 premises operated as designated emergency shelter," OCHA said in the latest flash update on hostilities in the Gaza Strip and Israel.

The office said an additional 26,984 people had taken refuge at 29 Palestinian Authority schools.

OCHA has also called for $294 million for humanitarian aid to help over 1.2 million people in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank.

01:21 GMT 13.10.2023

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00:38 GMT 13.10.2023

Sunak's Office Says UK Military Will Deploy to Eastern Mediterranean for Israeli Support

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has directed that the military of the United Kingdom be deployed to the Eastern Mediterranean to support Israel and reinforce regional stability amid the recent escalation of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, 10 Downing Street said Thursday.

"The Prime Minister has directed UK military assets to be deployed to the eastern Mediterranean to support Israel, reinforce regional stability and prevent escalation. Maritime patrol and surveillance aircraft will begin flying in the region from Friday to track threats to regional stability such as the transfer of weapons to terrorist groups," the office said.

The office added that a Royal Navy task group will be moved to the said region next week "as a contingency measure to support humanitarian efforts."

"The military package, which includes P8 aircraft, surveillance assets, two Royal Navy ships – RFA Lyme Bay and RFA Argus – three merlin helicopters and a company of Royal Marines, will be on standby to deliver practical support to Israel and partners in the region, and offer deterrence and assurance," the statement said.

Sunak has also asked for "all military teams in Israel, Cyprus and across the region to be bolstered to support contingency planning and the efforts of neighbouring countries to deal with any spill over from instability in Israel," the statement read.

23:36 GMT 12.10.2023

Iran's FM Not Ruling Out Opening of New Fronts in Light of Israel's Actions

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian said on Thursday that, in light of Israel's actions, the possibility of opening new fronts remains feasible.

The minister added that Iran continues to support "resistance forces" politically and through media and called the decision to cut off electricity and water supplies to the Gaza Strip a war crime. Amir-Abdollahian also said Israel and "its sponsors" will be held accountable for the results of the aggression against Palestinians.

22:22 GMT 12.10.2023

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20:45 GMT 12.10.2023

Heads of European Commission, European Parliament to Visit Israel on Friday

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and President of European Parliament Roberta Metsola will visit Israel on October 13, the European Commission said on Thursday. Details of the visit will be announced later.

19:57 GMT 12.10.2023

Death Toll From Israeli Strikes on Gaza Reach 1,537 as Over 6,600 Injured - Health Ministry of Palestine

19:16 GMT 12.10.2023

Hundreds Attend Pro-Palestine Rally in Paris Despite Ban

18:31 GMT 12.10.2023

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12 October 2023, 18:01 GMT

18:07 GMT 12.10.2023

Israel's Knesset Approves Formation of Emergency Government - Reports

Israel's Knesset approves the formation of an emergency government, the Haaretz newspaper reported on Thursday.

Earlier this week, media reported that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the chairman of the Israeli National Unity opposition party, Benny Gantz, have agreed to form an emergency government.

17:41 GMT 12.10.2023

Israeli Airstrikes Against Syria May Provoke Armed Escalation Throughout Region - Russian Foreign Ministry

17:41 GMT 12.10.2023

Moscow Calls Israeli Airstrikes Against Syria Gross Violation of Sovereignty of Republic, Basic Norms of Intl Law

16:39 GMT 12.10.2023

Blinken Says Discussed With Israeli Officials Ways to Protect Civilians in Gaza, Pssobolities for Safe Passage of Out of Territory

16:31 GMT 12.10.2023

Blinken Confirms He Will Meet With Palestinian Authority President Abbas in Jordan

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has confirmed on Thursday that he will hold a meeting with Mahmoud Abbas, the president of the State of Palestine and the Palestinian National Authority.

"From here i will go to Jordan where i will meet with His Majesty King Abdullah and with Palestinian Authority President Abbas," Blinken said.

16:22 GMT 12.10.2023

Egypt Asks for Security Corridors to Deliver Aid to Gaza Under US Guarantees - Reports

Egypt has asked to create security corridors for the delivery of humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip under US guarantees amid the escalation of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, the Al-Arabiya broadcaster reported on Thursday, citing sources.

Earlier in the day, US news portal Axios reported, citing US and Israeli officials, that Israel and Egypt have reached an agreement to create a corridor for the safe departure of US citizens and other foreigners from the Gaza Strip amid the ongoing escalation.

16:21 GMT 12.10.2023

Russia, Oman Foreign Ministers Discuss Need for Israel-Palestine Ceasefire - Moscow

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov discussed with Omani Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr bin Hamad bin Hamood Albusaidi the need for a prompt ceasefire between Palestine and Israel and the opening of humanitarian corridors, the Russian Foreign Ministry said on Thursday.

"The foreign ministers focused on the problems of the Middle East settlement in the light of the serious escalation of the situation in the Palestinian-Israeli conflict zone. The ministers stressed the need to take urgent measures in the interests of a prompt ceasefire and the opening of humanitarian corridors, which will help avoid new victims and provide practical assistance to civilians injured in the fighting," the statement said.

15:38 GMT 12.10.2023