Israel launches heavy strikes in Gaza kills 14 destroys water tankers and bulldozers
On Tuesday, 14 people were killed in an Israeli attack in Gaza. Most of the dead were women and children. Along with this, the Israeli army also destroyed bulldozers and other heavy equipment sent to Gaza by other countries to clear the rubble. These machines were sent to remove debris from buildings destroyed by Israeli airstrikes in Gaza.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Nine bulldozers provided by Egypt and Qatar also destroyed
- 14 killed in aerial attacks
The machinery was sent to Gaza to remove rubble from buildings destroyed by Israeli bombings. Arab countries had provided this equipment to Gaza's local administration. During Israel's 18-month military campaign against Hamas, most structures in Gaza have been damaged beyond repair.
Authorities fear numerous bodies remain buried under the debris. Continuous attacks have prevented clearance operations. Apart from Gaza's existing bulldozers, sympathetic nations had sent additional equipment during temporary ceasefires.
Egypt and Qatar had sent nine bulldozers.
Egypt and Qatar, who are mediating between Gaza and Israel, had sent nine bulldozers. The garage in Jabalia where these bulldozers were kept was destroyed in Israeli bombing. Reports also say water tankers and generators were damaged in these attacks. The Israeli army has not commented on these strikes.
Sunni Group Commander Killed in Beirut Strike
Israel launched fresh airstrikes on Lebanon's capital Beirut on Tuesday, this time targeting Sunni armed group Jamaa Islamiya. The Israeli military confirmed that top Islamic commander Hussein Atawi was killed in the attack. Atawi was involved in planning terror attacks in Israel and providing logistical support for them.
HIGHLIGHT
- Hamas ready to release remaining hostages in exchange for Palestinians in Israeli jails
- Gaza residents getting food just once a day medicine shortage creating crisis
War must stop completely in the region
Khalil al-Hayya, leading Hamas negotiation team for indirect talks with Israel, stated in a televised speech Hamas does not accept temporary ceasefire agreements the war must stop completely in this region.
Gaza residents getting just one meal a day
Israeli attacks on Thursday night killed 23 people in Gaza, including 10 from a single family. meanwhile, the UN has warned of a dangerous situation due to severe shortage of food, drinking waster and medicines in Gaza.
Israel's 18-month War Leaves Gaza Starving
Israel has blocked essential supplies to the Palestinian territory for six weeks now. As a result, most Gazans are surviving on just one meal a day. Since March, Israel has resumed brutal attacks after ending ceasefire talks using starvation and bombardment to pressure Hamas for hostage release.
In khan Younis City
A recent attack in Khan Younis killed five children, four women and one man from a single family all burned to death separate strikes in northern areas claimed 13 more lives. The Israeli military stated it makes every possible sffort to protect civilians during operations
Civilian deaths are Hamas responsibility as they attack Israeli forces from populated areas or hide bases among civilians. When Hamas fighters are targeted, ordinary Palestinians also become victims.
Lebanese Army Arrests Group of Fighters
Meanwhile the Lebanese armed has arrested a group of militants who launched rocked attacks on Israel from Lebanon These fighters had attacked Israel in March, escalating tensions between the two countries.
Putin Thanks Hamas for Releasing Russian Citizens
Three Russian nationals freed by Hamas in February met with President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Wednesday. Putin expressed gratitude to Hamas for their release.
These individuals were among those abducted during Hamas October 2023 attack on Israeli towns and had been held captive since then. The released include Alexander Trufanov and two members of his family.
Bangladesh Bans All Travel to Israel in Major Policy Shift
Amid public anger over Israel's actions in Gaza, Bangladesh has taken a Strong stance. Protesters in Dhaka were seen beating images of Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu. Now Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's government has reinstated the passport stamp declaring Valid for all countries except Israel effectively banning citizens from visiting the Jewish state.
HIGHLIGHT
- Bangladesh bans all travel to Israel through passport restrictions
- Protests erupt in Dhaka against Israeli military actions
Actually, Bangladesh has restarted writing on passports that bans travel to Israel. The Home ministry of Bangladesh has given instruction to the Passport and given instructions to the Passport and immigration Department to again add the sentence This passport is valid for all countries of the world except Israel in the official travel permits of citizens going abroad.
The Sheikh Hasina government had made the change.
Let us tell you that during 2021 under the leadership of ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her Awami League government, the phrase all countries except Israel was removed from Bangladesh's passport. At that time officials said it was removed to keep the document in line with international standards.
People in Dhaka condemned the Israeli action.
Nilima Afroze Deputy Secretary of the Security Services Division of Bangladesh's Home Ministry told a news agency that they had issued the letter on April 7 However it came to light on the day when thousands of protesters held a rally in the Gaza strip.
many of them were carrying Palestinian flags and shouting slogans like "Free Free Palestine"
Former Prime Minister also joined the protest.
The main protest was held at Suhrawardy Udyan near Dhaka University in central Dhaka.
Many protesters beat pictures of U.S President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, accusing them of supporting Israel. Fromer Prime Minister Khaleda Zia's bangladesh Nationalist Party and several right-wing Islamic group and parties also showed support for the rally
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