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Scheduled for a vote on Wednesday, the resolution also calls for sanctions and an arms embargo against Israel. The backdrop of this move is the escalating violence in the West Bank and the nearing anniversary of Israel's conflict with Hamas, which began on October 7, 2023.
Hamas has attributed the deaths to Israeli bombings, deflecting responsibility for the brutal acts. This response raises questions about Hamas's motivations, which might include using the hostages to leverage political or military concessions, or as a retaliatory measure for Israeli actions. The group’s spokesman, Abu Obaida, suggested that hostages would be killed in retaliation for Israeli bombings, revealing a strategy that appears to violate Islamic principles.
According to local authorities, the veteran was walking through a crowded park when he was approached by the assailant. The assailant, who was wearing a Palestinian flag, began shouting anti-Israel slogans and threatening the veteran. The veteran, who is a member of a pro-Israel organization, responded by drawing his firearm and shooting the assailant.
The latest violence comes as tensions escalate over a potential ceasefire. Hamas has accused Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of sabotaging ceasefire negotiations by refusing to withdraw Israeli forces from Gaza’s Philadelphi Corridor. This claim adds to the already fraught situation in the region.
The wounded children, ranging in age from 4 to 12, were rushed to the hospital with various injuries, including shrapnel wounds and fractures. Medical staff at Al-Aqsa Hospital reported that the children are receiving urgent care, with several undergoing surgery for their injuries.
The overcrowding in these makeshift cells has led to increased tensions and health risks, with reports of communicable diseases spreading rapidly among the inhabitants.
The diplomatic spat stems from Israel's unilateral move to downgrade the status of Norway's representation in Palestine, a move seen by Oslo as undermining its diplomatic efforts and engagement in the region.
The attacks, which occurred over the past 24 hours, have heightened the already tense situation in the region.
A Palestinian fighter can be seen approaching a stationary armoured vehicle, placing an improvised explosive device (IED) at its rear, and then retreating to a safe distance before the IED detonates.
The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) conducted the operation on Tuesday, targeting what they described as militant positions.
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