- Israeli forces bomb another school sheltering displaced Palestinians in central Gaza, a day after ordering people to evacuate from areas near the Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital, the last functioning medical facility in the area.
- United Nations chief Antonio Guterres appeals for “immediate de-escalation” after Israel and Hezbollah exchanged heavy fire across Lebanon’s southern border.
- Hamas rejects new Israeli conditions in ceasefire talks in Egypt and insisted that Israel be bound by the terms of a proposal laid out by US President Joe Biden and the UN Security Council.
- At least 40,334 people have been killed and 93,356 wounded in Israel’s war on Gaza. An estimated 1,139 people were killed in Israel during the Hamas-led attacks on October 7.
- Israel’s Lapid slams Netanyahu for tolerating Minister Ben GvirPoliticians continue to criticise the National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir and the government after the former’s recent remarks on al-Aqsa Mosque.Opposition leader Yair Lapid condemned Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the rest of the government for keeping the far-right politician in the government.“The whole region sees Netanyahu’s weakness against Ben Gvir,” Lapid said on X.He added: “He can’t control the government even when it comes to a clear attempt to destabilise our national security. There is no policy, no strategy, no government really.”Ben Gvir said earlier that Jews can pray in Al-Aqsa Mosque and he would build a synagogue in its compound, according to the Israeli media.
- Al-Aqsa Hospital to remain open: Gaza Health MinistryThe ministry says as a result of the Israeli evacuation orders around Al-Aqsa Hospital, some patients left the facility due to fears of an Israeli attack.It said the hospital staff will continue to treat the roughly 100 patients who remain there, seven of whom are in intensive care.
- Palestinians evacuate patients from Al-Aqsa Hospital after the Israeli army demanded evacuation in an area east of Deir el-Balah, Gaza, on August 25, 2024 [Ashraf Amra/Anadolu]
- Gantz says no change in historic status quo of Al-Aqsa MosqueThe head of the opposition National Unity party says “despite the provocative and irresponsible rhetoric by some, Israel is committed to preserving this historic status and has no intention on changing it”.“The freedom of worship will always be guaranteed at the holy site,” he added in a post on X.Gantz said he expects little from PM Netanyahu “who allowed an irresponsible arsonist to bring us down into an abyss in exchange for political peace”, apparently referring to National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir.“But there are responsible parties in the government and coalition who are expected to do something,” he stressed, adding: “Condemnations and nice words won’t suffice here, and history will judge you for being part of this dangerous endeavor.”Ben Gvir said earlier that Jews can pray in Al-Aqsa Mosque and he would build a synagogue in it, according to the Israeli media.
Israel’s war on Gaza live: Another school-turned-shelter bombed
