The Bottom Line
- Thursday marks the 20th day of the conflict between Israel and Hamas.
- More than 1,400 Israelis have been killed since October 7. Hamas says more than 6,500 people have lost their lives in the Gaza Strip, including at least 2,700 children.
- Nine French nationals have been missing since 7 October, at least one of whom, Mia Shem, is a hostage.
- Emmanuel Macron yesterday concluded a two-day tour of the Middle East.
- In particular, he announced the dispatch of a military ship to support Gaza's hospitals.
07:09
Netanyahu will also have to be 'held accountable'
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu conceded late Wednesday that he, too, should be "held accountable" for the security "failures" that allowed Hamas' October 7 attack on Israel. "We will look at what happened in detail until the end, the failures will be looked at and everyone will be held accountable, including myself. But all this will take place after the war," the Israeli prime minister said in what appears to be an unprecedented beginning of acknowledgment of his responsibility. "We are preparing for a ground entry" into the Gaza Strip, the head of the Israeli government also confirmed.
07:08
Alert
Israel carried out "targeted operations" with tanks in Gaza overnight
"In order to prepare for the next phase of the fighting, the IDF operated in northern Gaza," the IDF said on X (formerly Twitter) and Telegram early this morning, adding that "tanks and infantry hit numerous terrorist cells and anti-tank missile positions." The soldiers then returned to Israel.
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This live will be dedicated to events related to the war between Israel and Hamas.