The blink of an eye in leaked talks: Israel cannot continue in the same way in southern Gaza
In leaked conversations from Antony Blinken's meeting with Israel's War Cabinet last week, the US Secretary of State questions the Israeli strategy, Israeli media reports.
According to the Times of Israel, Blinken is said to have said that Israel cannot continue on the same track in southern Gaza as it did in the north. It is assumed to be a reference to the intensive bombing and extensive ground raids.
- There are two million Palestinians there. You have to evacuate fewer people from their homes, be more precise in your attacks, not hit UN buildings and make sure there are enough safe areas.
The wink also reportedly suggested that Israel only has weeks to reach its goal of knocking out Hamas. According to Channel 12's transcription, Israel's Defense Minister Yoav Gallant is said to have replied that the entire Israeli society stands united behind the goal, regardless of whether it takes months.
- I don't think you have coverage for that, Blinken is said to have replied.
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The Israel-Hamas war|The attacks
Israeli tanks have begun rolling into southern Gaza
Dozens of Israeli tanks rolled into southern Gaza on Monday morning, eyewitnesses told AFP. Armored vehicles and bulldozers were also seen.
Israel has announced that the ground offensive now also includes southern Gaza and on Monday morning it stated that it had carried out 200 airstrikes against Hamas targets throughout the Palestinian territory, according to CNN.
At the same time, rocket attacks from Gaza against Israel are reported. They must have been stopped by anti-aircraft fire. In Israeli border villages, aircraft alarms sounded during the morning, reports Haaretz.
Also on Israel's border with Lebanon in the north, battles have been fought during the night. Three Israeli soldiers were wounded in an attack by Hezbollah, according to the military. From the Lebanese side, there are reports of Israeli attacks on border villages.
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The Israel-Hamas war The shooting in Vermont
Palestinian shot in the US is paralyzed by the injuries
Hisham Awartani, one of the three Palestinians shot in Vermont in the United States two weeks ago, is paralyzed from the chest down by the injuries, reports CNN.
- We believe that Hisham will meet this challenge with the same determination that I have witnessed this week, his mother Susan Price told the channel.
The two other people who were shot have been released from the hospital without permanent injuries.
A 48-year-old man who is suspected of having carried out the crime has been arrested. He denies any wrongdoing.
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