Death Count In Gaza Crosses 8,000, Half Of Them Children

Israel Hamas War Live Updates: The Israel-Hamas war broke out on October 7

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Gaza today said that more than 8,000 had been killed in the Palestinian territory since the start of the Israel-Hamas war on October 7.

“The death count linked to the Israeli aggression is past 8,000, half of whom are children,” the health ministry told the news agency AFP. 

Israel has been bombarding Gaza and has now been waging ground operations after Hamas’ surprise attack killed at least 1,400 Israelis. 

“This is the second stage of the war whose goals are clear – to destroy Hamas’ governing and military capabilities and to bring the hostages home,” Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told reporters late on Saturday.

Here are the live updates on the Israel-Hamas war:

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Israel-Hamas War: Netanyahu Meets Families Of Hostages In Gaza

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Saturday met the representatives of the families of the hostages in Gaza.

“We will exercise every possibility to bring them home,” he told them.

PM Modi Discusses “Detiorating Security, Humanitarian Situation” In West Asia With Egypt President

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said that he spoke to Egypt President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi on Saturday and discussed the “deteriorating security and humanitarian situation” in West Asia. 

“We share concerns regarding terrorism, violence and loss of civilian lives. We agree on the need for early restoration of peace and stability and facilitating humanitarian assistance,” he said in a tweet.

“Surprised By Unprecedented Escalation”: UN Chief As Israel-Hamas War Rages On

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Saturday said that he was “surprised” by Israel’s “unprecedented escalation” of the bombardments in Gaza. Taking to his official X (formerly Twitter) account, he repeated a call for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire for the delivery of aid.

“I was encouraged by what seemed to be a growing consensus for the need of at least a humanitarian pause in the Middle East. Regrettably, instead I was surprised by an unprecedented escalation of bombardments, undermining humanitarian objectives. This situation must be reversed,” he said.

“I reiterate my appeal for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire, together with the unconditional release of hostages & the delivery of relief at a level corresponding to the dramatic needs of the people in Gaza, where a humanitarian catastrophe is unfolding in front of our eyes,” he added.

“Second Stage Of War”: Netanyahu After Israel Wages Ground Operations Against Hamas

As Israeli forces waged ground operations against Hamas in Gaza, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Saturday called the second phase of the war aimed at “crushing” the Palestinian group. 

“This is the second stage of the war whose goals are clear – to destroy Hamas’ governing and military capabilities and to bring the hostages home,” he told reporters in Tel Aviv.

“We are only at the start… We will destroy the enemy above ground and below ground,” he added.

Israel-Hamas War News Live Updates: Death Count In Gaza Crosses 8,000, Half Of Them Children

Gaza today said that more than 8,000 people have been killed in the Palestinian territory since the start of the Israel-Hamas war.

“The death count linked to the Israeli aggression is past 8,000, half of whom are children,” the health ministry told the news agency AFP.