Update: Monday, April 15, 2024
Fighting and Humanitarian Crisis
Israeli Air Raid Wounds Five Near European Hospital in Khan Younis:
Five individuals have sustained injuries in an Israeli air raid close to the European Hospital south of Khan Younis, as reported by the Wafa news agency on Sunday, citing medical sources.
Displaced Palestinians Face Israeli Army Fire:
Displaced Palestinians attempting to return to their homes in northern Gaza have reported being fired upon by the Israeli army, according to a video verified by Al Jazeera on Sunday.
Casualty Figures in Israeli Attacks on Gaza:
Since October 7, at least 33,729 Palestinians have been killed and 76,371 wounded in Israeli attacks on Gaza. The death toll in Israel from Hamas’s October 7 attacks stands at 1,139, with numerous individuals still held captive.
Diplomacy and Geopolitical Tensions:
Iran Launches Revenge Mission, Pushing Region Closer to War
In an unprecedented revenge mission, Iran launched hundreds of drones, ballistic missiles, and cruise missiles early on Sunday, triggering booms and air raid sirens across Israel and intensifying tensions in the Middle East.
US Pledges Support to Israel, Calls for Unified Response
President Joe Biden announced that US forces assisted Israel in intercepting "nearly all" of the drones and missiles launched by Iran. He vowed to rally allies for a unified response and is scheduled to hold talks with Iraq's leader this week.
UN Chief Calls for De-escalation, Iran Defends Actions
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urged de-escalation during a UN Security Council meeting addressing Iran's strikes on Israel. Iran's ambassador to the UN defended the actions, citing the international community's failure to condemn Israel's attack on its embassy in Syria.
US Withholds Military Support for Israeli Retaliation
A senior US official confirmed President Biden's message to the Israeli prime minister, stating that Washington would not offer military support for any retaliation against Iran's attack.
US Urges Congressional Approval for Aid to Israel
President Biden urged congressional leaders to pass a spending bill including $14 billion in aid for Israel.
US Military Destroys Drones and Missiles Targeting Israel
US Central Command forces successfully engaged and destroyed over 80 "one-way attack" drones and at least six ballistic missiles intended to strike Israel from Iran and Yemen.
India Calls for Release of Crew Members Seized by Iran
India urged Iran to release 17 Indian crew members aboard a container ship seized by Iran on Saturday.
Violence in the Occupied West Bank:
Israeli Forces Conduct Early Morning Raids, Arrest Eight
Israeli forces carried out early morning raids across the occupied West Bank, resulting in the arrest of eight individuals. Six arrests were made near Tulkarem, while two were from Kafr Nima, west of Ramallah.
Israeli Settlers Uproot Trees in Qarawat Bani Hassan
Israeli settlers uprooted 30 olive trees and several almond trees in Qarawat Bani Hassan, west of Salfit, in the occupied West Bank on Sunday.
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