Israel wages ground campaign in Gaza, communications blackout eases
Israel wages ground campaign in Gaza, communications blackout eases
https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/israel-presses-ground-campaign-against-hamas-second-stage-gaza-war-2023-10-28/
Israel said it would allow an increase in aid and urged Palestinian civilians to go to a "humanitarian zone" in the south. There is a mounting outcry over the toll from the bombing and calls for a "humanitarian pause."
- Israeli forces expand ground operations and airstrikes in Gaza, targeting Hamas military sites; communications partially restored after a day-long blackout.
- Israeli Defence Ministry coordinates with Palestinians for a "humanitarian zone" in Gaza, promising increased aid; international calls for a "humanitarian pause" grow.
- Over 8,000 Palestinians reported killed in Israel's campaign; living conditions for displaced Palestinians described as dire.
- Global reactions include support for Israel's right to self-defence from Western countries, and large pro-Palestinian rallies; EU and WHO express concern over humanitarian access and hospital safety.
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