Israel’s war on Gaza live: Army attacks in Gaza kill 135 people in 24 hours

13/01/2024

An overnight Israeli army attack on a house in Rafah killed 14 Palestinians, including a two-year-old girl.
135 Palestinians have been killed and 312 wounded in 24 hours, according to the Health Ministry in Gaza.

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In his video address, the Israeli prime minister said that his country has not decided whether or not to seize the Philadelphia Corridor, which runs along Gaza’s border with Egypt.

Earlier today, US newspaper The Wall Street Journal reported that Israel is planning a military operation to seize control of the corridor, and had informed Egypt of its intentions to do so. The report cited unnamed “current and former Israeli officials and Egyptian officials”.

Netanyahu told reporters that isolating Hamas by surrounding them was a goal of the Gaza war, but that “there are a number of options.”

‘No one will stop us’: Netanyahu

During a video address, the Israeli prime minister has said that Israel will not be deterred by any ruling from the International Court of Justice.

The court is currently in deliberation after hearing arguments from both Israel and South Africa, which accused Israel of committing genocide as it continues its assault on Gaza.

“No one will stop us. Not The Hague, not the Axis of Evil, no one,” Netanyahu said.

UN says 100 days of war in Gaza ‘staining our shared humanity’

“The massive death, destruction, displacement, hunger, loss and grief of the last 100 days are staining our shared humanity,” Philippe Lazzarini, head of the UN agency for Palestinian refugees, says in a statement.

“It’s been 100 days since the devastating war started, killing and displacing people in Gaza, following the horrific attacks that Hamas and other groups carried out against people in Israel. It’s been 100 days of ordeal and anxiety for hostages and their families.”

Israeli army chief: Palestinians can return to north Gaza when figting ends

Speaking to reporters on Saturday, Herzi Halevi said that Israel would consider allowing Palestinians to return to their homes in the north of the Strip once danger from “ongoing” fighting with Hamas is no longer present.

Israel’s assault has decimated much of northern Gaza, and human rights organisations have expressed doubt that the area will be habitable after the war ends.

“When we know there is no danger to the population, we will be able to consider bringing them back,” Halevi said.

Arab-American activists in Iowa say they are focused on Gaza activism rather than upcoming vote

Days before the Republican caucuses in the US presidential race, Arab American activists in Iowa tell Al Jazeera they are focusing their energy on Gaza activism.

The advocates say they will not back Biden in the 2024 race.

Hezbollah says it destroyed an Israeli tank

The Lebanese group says it bombed the tank at the “Metulla site”, and that members of its crew were killed and injured.

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It’s 7pm (17:00 GMT) in the occupied Palestinian territories and Israel.

Here’s a recap of the latest developments:

Protesters across the globe have taken to the streets in solidarity with Gaza, with large crowds reported in cities such as London, Tokyo and Jakarta.

A Palestinian organisation that documents Israeli settlement activities in the occupied West Bank found that radical settlers have become more “organised and dangerous” and are using the war in Gaza to ramp up efforts to displace Palestinians.

The health ministry in Gaza says that only six ambulances remain in operation across the strip, as authorities find resources stretched impossibly thin amid Israel’s assault, which has included numerous strikes on medical workers and ambulances.

Israeli demonstrators gather in Tel Aviv to call for the release of the captives and step up pressure on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who they say must step down.

13/01/2024

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‘No one will stop us’: Netanyahu

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Israeli army chief: Palestinians can return to north Gaza when figting ends

Arab-American activists in Iowa say they are focused on Gaza activism rather than upcoming vote

Hezbollah says it destroyed an Israeli tank

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