For the last 10 months, the war between Hamas and Israel has been going on in Gaza. Every day the Israeli army is carrying out fierce attacks in some area of Gaza. Innocent Palestinians are being killed in this. The latest air strike has taken place on a school located in Deir al-Balah in Central Gaza. At least 30 Palestinians have been killed in this, while more than 100 people have been seriously injured.
After this attack, the Israeli army said that it has targeted the Hamas command center. Gaza’s Health Ministry says that the IDF has carried out a massive airstrike on the school in Deir al-Balah, killing 30 people, including a large number of children. This attack took place there, which is one of the most populated areas of displaced families.
Bodies of five Israeli civilians recovered from Gaza
On the other hand, the IDF has recovered the bodies of five Israeli citizens from Gaza. They were taken hostage by Hamas during an attack on southern Israel last year. The bodies of the Israeli hostages have been identified as teacher Maya Goren, Israeli Army Major Ravid Katz, Master Sergeant Oren Goldin, Staff Sergeant Tomer Ahimas and Sergeant Kirill Brodsky.
The Israeli army says the bodies of the hostages were recovered during an operation in Khan Younis. IDF spokesman Daniel Hagar said, “The army conducted an operation in Khan Younis based on intelligence information, in which the bodies of 5 Israeli hostages were found. They were kidnapped on October 7, since then they were held captive in Gaza. All the bodies have been sent to Israel.”
Hamas still holds 111 Israeli citizens
Along with this, the Israeli army spokesperson said that teacher Goren must have been killed during his captivity. The army major must have died during the attack on 7 October and later his body must have been kept by Hamas. The Israeli army has also given new information about the hostages. Along with this, it has told that out of the 251 people who were taken hostage, 111 people are still in the custody of Hamas.
On the other hand, on the fifth day of his visit to America, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reached former President Donald Trump’s residence in Florida to meet him. There, Republican Party’s presidential candidate Donald Trump warmly welcomed Netanyahu. A meeting was held between the two leaders. In this, many issues were discussed, including the release of Israeli hostages from Hamas’ captivity in Gaza.
Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu met after four years
This was the first meeting between the two leaders in almost four years. According to news agency Reuters, Netanyahu had angered Trump four years ago when he congratulated Biden for his victory in the 2020 election. Friday’s meeting is being seen as an attempt by the two leaders to improve relations. Donald Trump has also expressed his happiness over this meeting.
Before meeting Donald Trump, the Israeli Prime Minister also met US President Joe Biden. In this meeting, the proposal given by the US for ceasefire in Gaza was discussed. The Israeli Prime Minister also met Vice President Kamala Harris. However, Netanyahu’s meeting with Harris was bitter. She criticized Netanyahu for the devastation in Gaza.
Protest against Israeli Prime Minister in America
This visit of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to America is taking place at a time when more than 39 thousand Palestinians have been killed in the nine-month-long war in Gaza. In such a situation, Netanyahu is also facing massive protests in America. Thousands of protesters who have taken to the streets against him are demanding the arrest of Netanyahu for the alleged genocide in Gaza.
Before the protest in front of the White House, on Wednesday, protesters marched in front of Capitol Hill and demanded the arrest of Netanyahu. The protesters who took to the streets also demanded President Joe Biden to ban the arms being supplied to Israel and impose strict sanctions on Israel for killing innocent Palestinians. They said that 39 thousand people have been killed in Israeli military action.