ISTANBUL, Oct. 28 Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said, that Turkey is preparing to declare Israel a “war criminal.”
«We will declare Israel a war criminal. We are preparing for this,» Erdogan said, speaking at a rally in Istanbul in support of Palestine.
On October 7, Israel was subjected to an unprecedented-scale rocket attack from the Gaza Strip as part of Operation Al-Aqsa Flood, announced by the military wing of the Palestinian Hamas movement. After this, the organization’s fighters entered the border areas in southern Israel, where they opened fire on both military and civilians, and also took hostages. In Israel, according to local authorities, more than 1.4 thousand people were killed, including 300 military personnel, and more than 5 thousand were injured.
In response, the Israel Defense Forces launched Operation Iron Swords against Hamas in the Gaza Strip. Within a few days, the Israeli military took control of all populated areas near the border with Gaza and began carrying out air strikes on targets, including civilians, in the strip. Israel also announced a complete blockade of the Gaza Strip: the supply of water, food, electricity, medicine, and fuel was stopped.
The number of victims in the Gaza Strip, according to the local Ministry of Health, exceeded 7.3 thousand people, over 18 thousand were injured. As the conflict escalates, at least 20 Russians have died, three are believed to be hostages, and several more remain missing. According to various sources, more than 200 Israelis are being held captive by Hamas.
Consequences of Hamas strikes on Israel
Early in the morning of October 7, air raid sirens sounded in southern and central Israel.
Early in the morning of October 7, air raid sirens sounded in southern and central Israel.
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According to Hamas representatives, they fired more than five thousand rockets at Israel.
According to Hamas representatives , they fired more than five thousand rockets at Israel.
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The Israel Defense Forces also reported fighters infiltrating border areas.
The Israel Defense Forces also reported that fighters had infiltrated border areas.
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Eyewitnesses reported that street fighting was taking place in some settlements.
Eyewitnesses reported that street battles were taking place in some settlements.
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Dozens of people were injured as a result of the confrontation and missile strikes.
Dozens of people were injured as a result of the confrontation and missile strikes.
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The media reported at least five deaths.
The media reported at least five deaths.
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The IDF (Israel Defense Forces) announced a state of readiness for war, and Defense Minister Yoav Galant — about the mass gathering of reservists.
The IDF (Israel Defense Forces) announced a state of readiness for war, and Defense Minister Yoav Galant announced a massive gathering of reservists.
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Soon the Israel Defense Forces announced about the beginning of the "counter-terrorism" Operation «Iron Swords».
Soon the Israel Defense Forces announced the start of " counter-terrorism» Operation «Iron Swords».
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The Israeli military said it was carrying out strikes on the Gaza Strip and blocking roads around the enclave.
The Israeli military said it was carrying out strikes on the Gaza Strip and blocking roads around the enclave.
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Early on the morning of October 7, air raid sirens sounded in southern and central Israel .
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Hamas claims they have fired more than five thousand rockets into Israel.
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The Israel Defense Forces also reported infiltration of fighters into border areas.
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Eyewitnesses reported that street battles were taking place in some settlements.
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Dozens of people were injured as a result of the confrontation and missile attacks.
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The media reported at least five deaths.
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The IDF (Israel Defense Forces) announced a state of readiness for war, and Defense Minister Yoav Galant announced a massive gathering of reservists.
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Soon the Israel Defense Forces announced the start of " ;counterterrorism" Operation Iron Swords.
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The Israeli military said it was carrying out strikes on the Gaza Strip and blocking roads around the enclave.
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The Russian Foreign Ministry called on the parties to stop hostilities. According to the position of Russian President Vladimir Putin, the settlement of the Middle East crisis is possible only on the basis of a “two-state” formula approved by the UN Security Council, which provides for the creation of an independent Palestinian state within the 1967 borders with its capital in East Jerusalem.
The Palestinian-Israeli conflict, related to the territorial interests of the parties, has been a source of tension and clashes in the region for many decades. A UN decision with the active role of the USSR in 1947 determined the creation of two states — Israel and Palestine, but only the Israeli one was created.