[En direct] Israel carries out attacks on two hospitals in northern Gaza, Gaza Health Ministry says

Health authorities in the Gaza Strip accused Israeli forces on Saturday, October 19, of having surrounded and deliberately bombed two hospitals in the north of the enclave, including the Indonesian hospital in the town of Beit Lahia. According to the hospital director, “ medical staff and patients are at serious risk “. Hamas affirmed on Friday October 18 that the hostages held in the Gaza Strip would not be released until Israel puts an end to its offensive. This despite the death of its leader Yahya Sinwar.

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► The Palestinian movement Hamas confirmed Friday October 18 the death of its leader Yahya Sinwar in a video broadcast on the Al Jazeera channel, and excluded from releasing the Israeli hostages as long as this continues “ aggression » from Israel against the Gaza Strip.

► His death had nevertheless inspired hope, particularly among Western countries, of a possible end to the conflict. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had also assured that this death marked “ the beginning of the end » of the war in Gaza.

► Lebanese Hezbollah announced on Friday that it was opening a new phase of escalation in its confrontation with Israel, while theIran declared that “ the spirit of resistance (would) be strengthened » after the death of Yahya Sinwar.

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