Associated Press Associated Press. Israel is escalating its bombardment of targets in the Gaza Strip ahead of an expected ground invasion against Hamas militants. The war is rapidly raising the death toll in Gaza, and the U. The war, in its 18th day Tuesday, is the deadliest of five Gaza wars for both sides. The Hamas-run Health Ministry said at least 5, Palestinians have been killed and 16, wounded.
In the occupied West Bank, 96 Palestinians have been killed and 1, wounded in violence and Israeli raids since Oct. More than 1, people in Israel have been killed, mostly civilians who died in the initial Hamas rampage. Four of those have been released. Canada has listed Hamas as a terrorist group since and has no dealings with any of its leaders. More than 5, Palestinians have since been killed in Gaza, according to its Health Ministry. Cohen told the U. Security Council the proportionate response to the Oct.
Macron met with the families of French citizens who were killed or taken hostage in the devastating Oct. Nine French nationals are missing or believed held captive, and 30 were killed.
Around people came together outside the landmark Notre Dame de la Garde church in an event organized by fans of the Olympique de Marseille soccer team. Faith leaders spoke in turn in favor of peace and led the crowd in a moment of silence honoring victims of the Israel-Hamas war.
Political flags were barred from the gathering, meant as a moment of community togetherness at a tense time. The faith leaders spoke of each other as neighbors and brothers. French labour unions and organisations call for peace and an immediate ceasefire in Gaza during a demonstration at Place de la Republique in Paris, France, October 22, Pat Ryder told reporters. The squadron has F fighter jets, and officials would not say where exactly it went.
