Israel has suspended safety exports to Colombia in an escalating diplomatic spat over on-line messages by Colombia’s president evaluating Israel’s siege of Gaza to the actions of Nazi Germany.

Colombian President Gustavo Petro has doubled down on his criticism of Israel and recommended that his nation could must droop diplomatic relations with Israel, whereas his international minister has recommended Israel’s ambassador ought to go away the nation.

In a press release printed Sunday, Israel’s international ministry stated that Petro’s current statements on X, beforehand often known as Twitter, “inflame antisemitism” and “threaten the safety of the Jewish community in Colombia.” The Israeli government said it called Colombia’s ambassador to a meeting in which she was informed that defense cooperation between the countries would be suspended.

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Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has on Monday called for the establishment of a humanitarian corridor in Gaza to provide essential aid to the enclave’s 2.3 million residents. This appeal comes in the wake of diplomatic efforts failing to deliver aid to Gaza, as Israel imposed a total blockade and conducted extensive airstrikes in response to an attack by Hamas that resulted in over 1,300 casualties.

Trudeau further stressed about the urgent need for unimpeded humanitarian access, stating that it is imperative to deliver vital supplies such as food, fuel, and water to Gaza’s civilians. While Canada supports Israel’s right to self-defense within the bounds of international law, Trudeau stressed that even in times of conflict, rules must be observed.

“Terrorism is always indefensible, and nothing can justify Hamas’ acts of terror. … Hamas does not represent the Palestinian people nor their legitimate aspirations,” he said.

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The threat of an Israeli ground invasion of the blockaded Gaza Strip “doesn’t scare us and we are ready for it”, Abu Obeideh, the spokesman of Hamas group stated Monday.

He additional stated that the Ezzedine al-Qassam Brigades have detained 200 people since a big assault in southern Israel on October 7, with roughly 50 extra being held by different ‘resistance factions and in numerous places.

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Hamas on Monday claimed {that a} complete of two,808 Palestinians have been killed to this point in the course of the conflict, injuring 10,850.

The Health Ministry in Israel on Monday rebuked World Health Organisation (WHO) for its assertion on the continuing conflict, which has included strongly worded criticism of Israel’s strikes on Gaza and its name for civilians in northern Gaza to flee south forward of a floor operation.

“As Hamas rampaged through Israeli towns murdering infants, raping women and taking the sick and elderly hostage, including Holocaust survivors, the World Health Organization was largely focused on cessation of hostilities,” the Health Ministry says in a press release. “Israel’s efforts to save lives by evacuating civilians from the conflict zone in northern Gaza has been perversely twisted and maligned in service of Hamas’s efforts to continue their use of Gaza’s civilians as human shields,” the ministry was quoted as saying by Times of Israel.

Iran on Monday stated time was working brief to achieve a political answer within the Israel-Gaza battle, warning of the “possibility of expanding the scope of war and conflict to other fronts”.

Israel declared conflict on the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas a day after waves of its fighters broke by way of Gaza’s closely militarised border with Israel on October 7 and shot, stabbed and burned to dying over 1,400 individuals, most of them civilians.

Israel has responded by pummelling the Gaza Strip with continuous air and artillery strikes which have flattened neighbourhoods and killed a minimum of 2,750 individuals in Gaza, principally civilians.

Iran celebrated the Hamas assault however insisted it was not concerned.

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi on Monday held telephone calls along with his Russian and Turkish counterparts, throughout which he “warned against the continuation of crimes by the Zionist regime”, the president’s political deputy, Mohammad Jamshidi, stated on X, previously Twitter.

The Israel Defence Force on Monday named eight extra troopers who have been killed in the course of the conflict which started final weekend. The newest quantity surged the toll of slain troopers to 299.

Israel President Isaac Herzog on Monday lauds the unity amongst its citizen and thanked the United States for its public help and army support. He stated that conflict on terror teams within the Gaza Strip is just not ‘morally complex’ however part of the worldwide battle to keep up free societies.

“Everyone talks about complexity, but this moment is not a complex moment. There is absolute good here and there is absolute evil here. There is light here and there is darkness here,” Herzog was quoted as saying by Times of Israel.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke final evening with United Arab Emirates (UAE) President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed. The two leaders mentioned regional developments in wake of Hamas’s murderous assault towards the residents of Israel.

Prime Minister Netanyahu emphasised that Israel is decided to destroy Hamas’s army and governing capabilities, and is making each effort to forestall harming non-combatants. The two leaders agreed to maintain in touch.

Lebanon’s Hezbollah stated it focused 5 Israeli positions in northern Israel on Monday, as a safety supply in Lebanon and Hezbollah’s al-Manar tv reported Israeli shelling into northern Lebanon.

The Iran-backed Hezbollah and Israel have been exchanging fireplace throughout the Lebanese-Israeli frontier for days, in violence touched off by the conflict between Israel and the Iran-backed Palestinian group Hamas.

United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) President Dennis Francis on Monday referred to as for the discharge of hostages taken from Israel and offering uninterrupted entry of civilians to humanitarian support in Gaza.

In a put up on X, Francis has echoed the UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres’ enchantment for the “immediate release” of hostages from Israel.

“I join the @UN Secretary-General @antonioguterres in his appeal for the immediate release of all hostages taken from Israel & for the unimpeded access of humanitarian aid to civilians in Gaza in line with international law,” posted the UNGA President on X.

“Civilians have been suffering the horrific consequences of violence since the attacks by Hamas against Israel on October 7. I join the Secretary-General Antonio Guterres in his appeal for the immediate release of all hostages taken from Israel and for the unimpeded access of humanitarian aid to civilians in Gaza in line with international law,” the put up added.

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Monday up to date Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu about his fast go to to Arab nations in an effort to kind coalition towards Hamas.

Blinken ‘underlined his firm support for Israel’s proper to defend itself from Hamas’s terrorism and reaffirmed US willpower to offer the Israeli authorities with what it wants to guard its residents’, White House stated in a press release.

Russian President Vladimir Putin entered the fevered diplomatic fray of the Middle East on Monday, talking to 5 of the foremost gamers together with Iran and main Arab powers in an try to safe a ceasefire within the conflict between Israel and Hamas.

Russia, which has relationships with Iran, Hamas, main Arab powers in addition to with the Palestinians and with Israel, has repeatedly stated the United States and the West have ignored the necessity for an unbiased Palestinian state inside 1967 borders.

Putin spoke to Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and to Syrian President Bashar al-Assad by phone, the Kremlin stated. He additionally plans to talk to Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, Abbas and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, it stated.

Rocket alert sirens blared Monday in Jerusalem and a number of other blasts have been heard within the metropolis, AFP correspondents stated, amid the conflict raging with Hamas militants in Gaza.

The military confirmed “sirens sounding in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem”, Israel’s greatest cities, whereas a parliament assembly beginning the legislative winter session was interrupted by the rocket alarm.

Russian President Vladimir Putin is about to name Israeli and Arab leaders on Monday, his adviser stated, amid Russian fears Israel’s Gaza offensive might set off wider battle within the area.

Russia has repeatedly referred to as for talks on ending the battle, which has strained relations with long-time accomplice Israel and complex ties with Iran, which backs militant group Hamas.

“The president has already spoken to the president of Syria and the president of Iran,” Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov was quoted as saying by the Interfax information company.

“During the day there will be more phone calls with the presidents of Egypt — Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, Palestine — Mahmud Abbas, as well as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu,” Ushakov stated.

British prime minister Rishi Sunak condemned some incidents at pro-Palestinian marches in Britain as “simply not acceptable” after police made a number of arrests. Read more

The Palestinian envoy to China referred to as for Beijing to play a job in ending the Israel-Hamas conflict amid issues of a wider battle and rising humanitarian toll.

“We would like to have China on board with all other players who can really put an end to this,” Ambassador Fariz Mehdawi advised Bloomberg TV in an interview Monday. He cited strikes presently underway by Western officers to attempt to forestall a spillover and referred to as on Beijing to play its half, though he didn’t specify how. “We need to stop what’s going on. People are dying.”

The US and its allies are ratcheting up efforts to forestall additional escalation of the Israel-Hamas battle, with President Joe Biden mulling a visit to Israel. Secretary of State Antony Blinken plans to return to the nation for a second time for the reason that Oct. 7 assaults by Hamas, following earlier talks with Arab leaders.

Half of Israeli resort rooms are getting used to deal with households evacuated from communities close to the Gaza Strip, the place an Oct. 7 rampage by Hamas gunmen triggered a cross-border conflict, the top of the Israel Hotel Association stated on Monday.

Israel has 56,000 resort rooms and 28,000 are being supplied to evacuees with the state footing the invoice, stated affiliation chief govt Yael Danieli.

She advised a parliamentary panel debating compensation for residents impacted by the conflict that a further 27,000 from border cities close to Lebanon have been anticipated. The Israeli-Lebanon border has seen a rise in hostilities because the Gaza conflict rages.

These residents want meals and different welfare help from the state, Danieli added.

Israel’s Minister of Diaspora Affairs Amichai Chikli has thanked the Indian management, individuals of India for standing shoulder-to-shoulder with Israel in its combat towards Hamas.

“I want to thank the leadership of India, the people of India for being with us shoulder-to-shoulder in this fight against brutal jihadist barbaric Islamist. This is not just our war, this is your war too and we will win it together with your support,” he stated.

He additional stated: “I want to tell the people of India – we share the same values, we cherish life, we cherish good…We believe in human values.”

He stated that there are greater than 120 confirmed hostages. “We will make every effort to bring them back home. It won’t be simple. As you know, Hamas has absolutely zero mercy, zero human values…So, we have no expectations from Hamas. Still, we believe we might, with intelligence, with efforts, maybe we can rescue some of them,” he stated.

“My recommendation for Hamas militants – lay down your weapon, raise up your hands, come from your tunnel and maybe there will be mercy,” he added.

Amid the raging Israel-Hamas conflict, a gaggle of opposition leaders, together with MP Danish Ali and former parliamentarians Mani Shankar Aiyar and KC Tyagi, visited the Palestine Embassy right here on Monday to specific solidarity with Palestinians.

Besides BSP’s Ali, Congress’ Aiyar and JD(U)’s Tyagi, CPI (ML) basic secretary Dipankar Bhattacharya and Samajwadi Party MP Javed Ali Khan have been additionally amongst these leaders who visited the embassy.

Bhattacharya stated they have been on the Embassy to specific solidarity with the individuals of Palestine within the wake of the conflict on Gaza and the humanitarian disaster.

“In India, everywhere, we are raising our voice with the people of the world. The voice for peace must ring louder now because what is happening in Gaza right now is not just killing of the people there indiscriminately but pushing the world to the brink of the third world war,” the CPI(ML) chief stated.

Israel has not resumed water provides for Gaza, spokesman of Hamas inside ministry Eyad Al-Bozom stated as per information company Reuters. He stated, “The residents drink unhealthy water, posing a serious health crisis threatens the lives of the citizens.” Read more

Water is being resupplied at Bnei Sahila close to Khan Younis in South Gaza, aide to Israeli minister stated.

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken returned Monday to Israel after talks in six Arab states, hoping to coordinate efforts towards Hamas whereas discovering methods to alleviate Gaza’s humanitarian disaster.

Just 4 days after he paid a lightning go to to Tel Aviv to indicate solidarity, Blinken flew again and went straight to talks with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at his Jerusalem workplace.

As Israel prepares what is predicted to be a significant floor operation within the Gaza Strip, Blinken was later to fulfill Netanyahu’s safety cupboard.

“I want an opportunity to share everything that I’ve heard — that I’ve learned — over the last few days visiting with our other partners and to talk about the way forward with our Israeli allies and friends,” Blinken advised reporters Sunday in Cairo.

US officers say Blinken heard huge opposition to Hamas from leaders throughout his tour — but additionally concern on the plight of the Palestinians.

“I made clear that it cannot be — must not be — business as usual with Hamas going forward,” Blinken stated in Cairo.

“And at the same time, as I said, we’re determined to do everything we can to address the needs of people in Gaza,” he stated.

Israel president Isaac Herzog revealed a Hamas booklet discovered on the physique of a terrorist killed in one of many Gaza-area communities. The manual- titled “The Warrior’s Guide: Jihadi Version”- outlines ways together with creating chaos, intimidating captives, electrical shocks and even reside executions. Read more

Palestinians in besieged Gaza crowded into hospitals and faculties on Monday, looking for shelter and working low on meals and water. More than one million individuals have fled their properties forward of an anticipated Israeli floor invasion aimed toward destroying Hamas after its fighters rampaged by way of southern Israel.

As the enclave’s meals, water and medication provides dwindled, all eyes have been on the Rafah crossing between Gaza and Egypt, the place vehicles carrying badly wanted support have been ready for days as mediators press for a cease-fire that may permit them enter Gaza and permit foreigners to go away. Rafah, Gaza’s solely connection to Egypt, was shut down almost every week in the past due to Israeli airstrikes.

Egypt’s Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry stated Israel “has not taken a position to open the crossing from the Gaza side.” The Israeli authorities didn’t reply to a request for remark.

Eleven Palestinian journalists have been killed in Gaza since Israel launched its airstrikes, a union of Palestinian journalists has stated. Twenty different journalists have been injured, reported AFP

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has returned to Israel, following a tour of six Arab international locations, reported AFP, citing a correspondent travelling with him.

The United States is already closely concerned within the battle between Israel and the Palestinians and should be held to account, an Iranian official has stated, in response to Reuters.

“The crimes of the Zionist regime are carried out with the support of the United States and Washington must be held accountable,” the official stated.

Israel’s military stated Monday it was evacuating residents dwelling alongside its northern border with Lebanon amid rising tensions there 10 days into its conflict with Palestinian militant group Hamas within the Gaza Strip. More details here.

The Israeli army accused Iran on Monday of getting ordered assaults by Hezbollah on the Lebanon-Israel border on Sunday.

“Hezbollah carried out a number of shooting attacks in order to distract from our war efforts in the south (Gaza), under Iranian instruction and with (Iranian) support,” chief army spokesperson Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari stated. This comes as greater than one million individuals fled their properties within the Gaza Strip forward of an anticipated Israeli invasion that seeks to remove Hamas’ management. Read on.

Israeli army now says that Hamas is holding a minimum of 199 hostages in Gaza, reviews Reuters. Earlier, that they had estimated the quantity round 120.

Israeli actor Rona-Lee Shimon, celebrated for her main position within the widespread net sequence ‘Fauda,’ has pledged her dedication to opposing Hamas in gentle of the terrorist group’s assault on her nation. Read on.

Several dozen United States residents and their spouses wait to board an evacuation ship on the port of Haifa.

The queue this morning follows a safety alert issued Sunday by the US Embassy in Jerusalem for residents looking for to go away the nation. Due to flight cancelations in reference to the combating between Israel and Hamas, US residents and their first-degree family members have been invited to return to Haifa Port and board a vessel sure for Cyprus, the place they’d board flights to the United States.

“I have mixed feelings about leaving,” says Ariella Keshet, a therapist from the city of Katzrin within the Golan Heights.

A majority of Americans really feel that the Israeli authorities’s army motion in response to the assault by the Palestine-based Hamas militant group is justified, a survey by CNN confirmed. Read more

The UN aid and works company for Palestine refugees (UNRWA) has issued its newest situational report on Gaza and the West Bank during which it has stated “there are not enough body-bags for the dead in Gaza.”

Germany’s Chancellor Olaf Scholz will go to Israel on Tuesday.

Several Likud ministers are vehemently opposing a reported US-brokered momentary truce to permit support into the Gaza Strip by way of the Rafah border crossing with Egypt, Times of Israel reported.

Energy Minister Israel Katz says he “bitterly opposes the opening of the blockade and the introduction of goods into Gaza on humanitarian grounds.”

“Our commitment is to the families of the murdered and kidnapped hostages — not to the Hamas murderers and those who helped them,” he says.

At least 2,750 Palestinians have been killed and 9,700 wounded in Israeli airstrikes on the Gaza Strip since 7 October, Reuters reviews the Gaza well being ministry stated on Monday.

The Palestinian envoy to China referred to as for Beijing to play a job in ending the conflict within the Gaza Strip amid issues of a wider battle and rising humanitarian toll.

“We would like to have China on board with all other players who can really put an end to this,” Ambassador Fariz Mehdawi advised Bloomberg TV in an interview Monday. He cited strikes presently underway by Western officers to attempt to forestall a spillover and referred to as on Beijing to play its half, though he didn’t specify how. “We need to stop what’s going on. People are dying.”

The US and its allies are ratcheting up efforts to forestall additional escalation of the Israel-Hamas battle, with President Joe Biden mulling a visit to Israel. Secretary of State Antony Blinken plans to return to the nation for a second time for the reason that Oct. 7 assaults by Hamas, following earlier talks with Arab leaders.

One particular person is flippantly harm by shrapnel in a current rocket assault from the Gaza Strip at southern Israel, medics say.

The Magen David Adom ambulance service says a person in his 30s was hit by shrapnel in a neighborhood close to the Gaza border and is being taken to Soroka Hospital in Beersheba.