Hamas Holds 155 Captives as Tensions Soar
The Israeli military has revealed that Hamas is currently holding 155 captives in Gaza. Families of those held have already been informed, shining a harsh light on the ongoing hostage crisis amid escalating clashes between Israel and the militant group.
Over 200 Hamas Members Nabbed in West Bank
Since October 7, Israeli forces have arrested more than 200 Hamas operatives in the West Bank. These mass detentions come as part of a crackdown following a surge in violence and attacks by Hamas militants.
French Death Toll Rises to 19, Many Still Missing
French foreign minister Catherine Colonna confirmed that 19 French citizens have died in recent Hamas attacks in Israel. She voiced grave concern for the 13 still missing, urging urgent efforts to locate them during her visit to Tel Aviv.
UN Peacekeepers Under Fire as Rocket Hits Headquarters
The United Nations peacekeeping force UNIFIL reported a rocket attack on its southern headquarters. Thankfully, no one was hurt. Investigations are ongoing as UNIFIL stresses the vital need to protect peacekeepers and maintain regional stability.
EU and US Senators Back Israel, Condemn Hamas Terror
The European Council slammed Hamas’s terrorist acts in a fresh statement, mourning lost lives and backing Israel’s right to self-defence under international law. The plea also included calls for hostage releases and civilian safety in Gaza.
Meanwhile, top US Senators, led by Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, held a Tel Aviv press conference after meeting Israeli officials and victims’ families. Schumer, drawing on his Holocaust family history, condemned Hamas’s brutal attacks on civilians. Senator Mitt Romney blasted Hamas for using human shields, stressing there is “no equivalency” between Israel and Hamas.
