- Hamas says it is still studying a proposal to halt the war in Gaza as Israeli bombardment continues.
- Palestinians released after being detained by Israeli forces in Gaza share harrowing accounts of suffering and torture while being held in Israel.
- Qatar’s PM warns if Israel’s war on Gaza does not end soon, the risks of a greater regional conflict will grow.
- At least 27,019 people have been killed and 66,139 wounded in Israeli attacks on Gaza since October 7. The revised death toll in Israel from the October 7 Hamas attacks stands at 1,139.
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Palestinian journalist documents destruction of Gaza City
Journalist Momin Abuowda has posted video on his Instagram account, reviewed by our verification unit, that shows the wreckage of Gaza City after the withdrawal of Israeli troops.
“After more than 90 days, the Israeli occupation forces withdrew from the twin junction in the north of Gaza Strip,” Abuowda wrote in his post.
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If you’re just joining us
It’s 7pm (17:00 GMT) in the occupied Palestinian territories and Israel. Here are some of the main developments this afternoon:
- The Palestinian Health Ministry in Gaza says more than 30,000 displaced people in schools near Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis have no water, food or baby formula.
- UNRWA Commissioner General Philippe Lazzarini says this “is the time to reinforce and not to weaken UNRWA” as the International Court of Justice calls for more humanitarian assistance.
- More than 30 protests have taken place across Israel demanding the return of captives held by Hamas in Gaza, Israeli outlet Ynet reports. Some protesters have been trying to block aid deliveries from entering Gaza for days.
- Palestinian authorities have demanded an international investigation after a mass grave containing dozens of bodies was found at a Gaza school.
- Palestinian news agency Wafa reports Israeli forces have detained at least 41 Palestinians, including a woman, during raids and searches on Wednesday.
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UK deputy PM says strikes weakening the Houthis
Oliver Dowden has said that continued strikes by the US and the UK are weakening the Houthis, but that no ground forces will be sent to Yemen.
“Let’s be absolutely clear from the start. We have no plans whatsoever to put boots on the ground,” Dowden said in remarks on Thursday.
“We need to tighten the pressure on the Houthis because at the root of this lies a commitment from the United Kingdom to ensure stability and free trade of goods and movement,” he added.
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Qassam Brigades claim several attacks on Israeli troops in Gaza City
The armed wing of Hamas says that it has taken part in heavy clashes throughout the city, and in the last hour has released statements claiming several attacks:
- Qassam fighters say they targeted several vehicles of the Israeli army, including one belonging to its engineering corps, with Yasin-105 rockets on the outskirts of the Sheikh Radwan neighbourhood in Gaza City.
- The group says it has hit “enemy concentrations” in the west of Gaza City with “heavy-caliber” mortar shells.
- It also said its fighters seized three Israeli drones south of the Zeitoun neighbourhood in the city.
Source:https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2024/2/1/israels-war-on-gaza-live-death-toll-in-gaza-nears-27000-66000-wounded