MOSCOW, Nov 14 The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said in the Telegram channel about the discovery of a tunnel of the Palestinian Hamas movement in a mosque in the Gaza Strip, the Israeli Air Force struck a “terrorist cell.”
“IDF troops discovered <…> a tunnel shaft located in a mosque in the Gaza Strip … IDF fighter jets and helicopters struck a terrorist cell that launched anti-tank missiles towards the soldiers,» the army said in a statement.
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 penetrated into the border areas in southern Israel, where they opened fire on both military and civilians, and also took more than 200 hostages. In Israel, according to the latest data from the authorities, about 1.2 thousand people were killed, this number includes civilians, soldiers, foreign citizens and workers, and it was also reported that 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 death toll in Israeli strikes on the Gaza Strip exceeded 11.2 thousand people, more than 29 thousand people were injured. The Russian Embassy reported that during the escalation of the conflict, 20 Russians were killed, two were taken hostage, and seven were listed as missing. According to various sources, about 150 Israelis may be held captive by Hamas. The movement itself stated that there are about 200-250 prisoners in the Gaza Strip.
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 exclusively 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 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.
Consequences of Israeli attacks on the south of the Gaza Strip
A new round of confrontation between Israel and Palestine began on October 7.
A new round of confrontation between Israel and Palestine began on October 7.
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According to the latest data, the number of victims in the Gaza Strip has exceeded 11 thousand.
According to the latest data, the number of victims in the Gaza Strip has exceeded 11 thousand.
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More than four thousand of them are children.
More than four thousand of them are children.
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In Israel, according to local authorities, more than 1.4 thousand people died.
In Israel, according to local authorities, more than 1.4 thousand people died.
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Among the victims were 20 Russians.
Among the victims were 20 Russians.
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Israel announced a complete blockade of the Gaza Strip.
Israel announced a complete blockade of the Gaza Strip .
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The supply of water, food, electricity, medicine, fuel has been stopped.
The supply of water, food, electricity, medicine, fuel has been stopped.
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The Palestinian-Israeli conflict is related to the territorial interests of the parties.
The Palestinian-Israeli conflict is related to the territorial interests of the parties.
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For many decades it has been a source of tension and fighting in the region.
For many decades, it has been a source of tension and fighting in the region.
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The 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.
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.
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A new round of confrontation between Israel and Palestine began on October 7.
1 of 10
According to the latest data, the number of victims in the Gaza Strip has exceeded 11 thousand.
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More than four thousand of them are children.
3 out of 10
In Israel, according to local authorities, more than 1.4 thousand people died.
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Among the victims were 20 Russians.
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Israel announced a complete blockade of the Gaza Strip.
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< p>The supply of water, food, electricity, medicine, fuel has been stopped.
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The Palestinian-Israeli conflict is related to the territorial interests of the parties.
8 out 10
For many decades it has been a source of tension and fighting in the region.
9 out of 10
The UN decision, with the active role of the USSR in 1947, determined the creation of two states — Israel and Palestine, but only Israeli was created.
10 out of 10