09 October 2023 - Israel Special Weapons News

Arab states normalizing with Israel should learn lesson from Palestine developments: Leader's aide Press TV 09 Oct 2023 -- A senior adviser to Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has called on Arab states willing to normalize relations with Israel to give up the process and learn a lesson from the latest developments in Palestine.
PM's Office Statement Israel - Prime Minister 09 Oct 2023 -- "The report to the effect that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu received a message in advance from Egypt is absolutely false."
U.S. Helps Israel Defend Against Hamas Attack DoD News 09 Oct 2023 -- The Hamas attack on Israel out of Gaza is at a different level than in the past, a senior defense official said today.
Zionist regime requests Washington for military aid IRNA 09 Oct 2023 -- The Zionist regime has reportedly asked the US to replenish its arsenal of interceptor missiles for the Iron Dome defense system besides other ammunition.
Iran vows 'crushing response to any foolish move' after Israeli, US threats Press TV 09 Oct 2023 -- The spokesman for the Iranian Foreign Ministry says the country will not hesitate to deliver a crushing response to enemies in case they make any foolish move against it.
Arab states normalizing with Israel should learn lesson from Palestine developments: Leader's aide Press TV 09 Oct 2023 -- A senior adviser to Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has called on Arab states willing to normalize relations with Israel to give up the process and learn a lesson from the latest developments in Palestine.
Netanyahu: Israel 'Just Beginning' Response to Hamas Attack VOA 09 Oct 2023 -- In an address to his nation Monday night, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the country's military forces are "just beginning" to fight back against Hamas militants, even as Israeli warplanes unleashed hundreds of airstrikes on the Hamas-controlled Gaza Strip throughout the day.
Operational Statement by IDF spokesperson RAdm. Daniel Hagari Israel Defense Forces 09 Oct 2023
PM Netanyahu Israel - Prime Minister 09 Oct 2023
PM's Office Statement from Coordinator for the Captives and Missing Brig.-Gen. (Ret.) Gal Hirsch Israel - Prime Minister 09 Oct 2023
Netanyahu Told Biden Israeli Ground Operation in Gaza Strip Inevitable - Reports Sputnik 09 Oct 2023 -- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told US President Joe Biden over the weekend that Israel had to launch a ground offensive in the Gaza Strip, an American news agency reported on Monday.
PM's Office Statement Israel - Prime Minister 09 Oct 2023 -- "The report to the effect that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu received a message in advance from Egypt is absolutely false."

Hezbollah confirms attack on Zionist positions, says several resistance forces martyred IRNA 09 Oct 2023 -- Lebanon's resistance movement, Hezbollah, has confirmed that it fired rockets and mortars at two military posts of the Zionist regime in the northern of the occupied territories.
Qassam warning: 'We'll execute an Israeli captive each time civilians are bombed' IRNA 09 Oct 2023 -- The armed wing of Palestine's Hamas Resistance Movement, the Ezzedine al-Qassem Brigades, has issued a stern warning to the Zionist regime over the killing of civilians in the besieged Gaza Strip, announcing that an Israeli captive will be executed each time Gazans are targeted without prior warning.
Rockets fired from Lebanon towards Israeli occupied territories IRNA 09 Oct 2023 -- Multiple rockets have been launched from Lebanon towards the Israeli occupied territories on the third day of the largest retaliatory attack in decades by the Gaza-based resistance movement Hamas on the Israeli regime.
Death toll tops 700 in Israel as 413 killed in Gaza People's Daily 09 Oct 2023 -- The following are the latest developments related to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict:
Hamas praises al-Aqsa Storm as 'legitimate' Palestinian right to self-defense Press TV 09 Oct 2023 -- The Palestinian resistance movement Hamas has lauded the recent surprise attack against Israel as a "legitimate right" of the Palestinians in response to the illegal entity's decades-long aggression and the silence of the international community.
Israel pounds Gaza, orders 'complete siege', as it calls Gazans 'beastly people' Press TV 09 Oct 2023 -- Israel has stepped up its ferocious pounding of the besieged Gaza Strip as its troops struggled to clear out Hamas fighters more than two days after they burst across the fence from Gaza and overran Israeli bases.
Palestine's Al-Quds Brigades Claim Responsibility for Operation in Southern Lebanon Sputnik 09 Oct 2023 -- The military wing of the Palestinian movement Islamic Jihad, Al-Quds Brigades, on Monday announced its responsibility for carrying out an operation in southern Lebanon that left seven Israeli soldiers injured.
Israel declares "state of war" as conflict with Hamas continues People's Daily 09 Oct 2023 -- Israel's cabinet declared a "state of war" on Sunday after a massive surprise attack launched by Hamas has so far killed at least 700 in Israel while retaliatory Israeli airstrikes killed at least 413 in Gaza.
At least 370 Palestinians, 600 Israelis killed as conflict enters 2nd day People's Daily 09 Oct 2023 -- The death toll from Israeli airstrikes in Gaza has risen to 370, with 2,200 others injured, according to an update from the Gaza-based Health Ministry on Sunday.
Death toll in Gaza rises to 370 People's Daily 09 Oct 2023 -- The death toll from Israeli attacks on Gaza Strip has risen to 370, and over 2,200 others were wounded, including children and women, according to an update issued by the Palestinian Health Ministry in Gaza on Sunday.
Hamas: Our fighters have captured more Israeli forces, taken them to Gaza Strip Press TV 09 Oct 2023 -- The military wing of Hamas resistance movement says its fighters have managed to capture a new group of Israeli forces, as a large-scale operation continues against the occupying regime.

Secretary-General's remarks to the press on the situation in the Middle East UN Secretary-General 09 Oct 2023
'It's Time to End This Vicious Circle' of Bloodshed, Hatred with Negotiated Peace Fulfilling Aspirations of Palestinians, Israelis, Secretary-General Stresses UN Secretary-General 09 Oct 2023
UN Chief on Hamas Attacks: Nothing Can Justify Acts of Terror VOA 09 Oct 2023 -- U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called Monday for an immediate end to attacks on Israel and the release of all hostages. He also warned Israel's army to carry out their operations in accordance with international law.
Middle East crisis: Guterres appeals for end to 'vicious cycle of bloodshed, hatred and polarization' UN News 09 Oct 2023 -- The UN Secretary-General on Monday said that he recognized the legitimate grievances of the Palestinian people and the legitimate security concerns of Israel, but underlined his rejection of terrorist acts and upheld the need to protect civilians.
UN Security Council meets on Palestine-Israel tensions People's Daily 09 Oct 2023 -- The Security Council on Sunday held emergency consultations behind closed doors following massive attacks on Israel by Palestinian militants in occupied Gaza.
UN Security Council Does Not Adopt Statement on Israel-Palestine Conflict Sputnik 09 Oct 2023 -- The UN Security Council did not adopt any statement on the recent escalation of tensions between Palestine and Israel, Russian Ambassador to the United Nations Vassily Nebenzia told reporters on Sunday.

Joint Statement on Israel The White House 09 Oct 2023
Statement from President Joe Biden on American Citizens Impacted in Israel The White House 09 Oct 2023
US Calls Hamas Attack 'ISIS-Level Savagery' VOA 09 Oct 2023 -- The U.S. military is surging munitions and equipment to Israel and voicing unequivocal support for the country's military, saying the Hamas attack on Israeli civilians amounted to nothing less than "ISIS-level savagery."
11 Americans Killed, Others Held by Hamas After Blistering Israel Attack VOA 09 Oct 2023 -- President Joe Biden said Monday that his administration is supporting Israel in its all-out war with the Palestinian militant group Hamas, and that he has put U.S. officials on high alert in the wake of the stunning, "heart wrenching" weekend attack on Israel by the U.S.-designated terrorist group.
Washington says 9 US citizens killed in Hamas operation against Israel Press TV 09 Oct 2023 -- Washington says nine US citizens were killed and a certain number have gone missing in the wake of the surprise major operation by the Palestinian resistance movement Hamas against Israel.

Iran proposes Islamic countries' emergency meeting on Palestine IRNA 09 Oct 2023 -- Iran's Top Diplomat Hossein Amirabdollahian has proposed that foreign ministers of Islamic countries hold an emergency meeting on the ongoing conflict between Palestinians and the Zionist regime.
Iran not involved in Palestinian operation: UN mission IRNA 09 Oct 2023 -- Iran's permanent mission to the United Nations has stated that the ongoing Palestinian operation against the Israeli regime is the result of decades of Israeli occupation and aggression, rejecting allegations that the Islamic Republic is involved in the Palestinian response.
Iran's mission to UN rejects claims Tehran has hand in "Al-Aqsa Storm" operation ISNA 09 Oct 2023 -- Iran's Permanent Mission to UN refuted Western claims that Tehran was involved in the recent large-scale operation of "Al-Aqsa Storm" by the Palestinian resistance movement Hamas against the positions of the Zionist regime.
Palestinians' anti-Israel operation 'legitimate defense' against decades of occupation: Iran's UN mission Press TV 09 Oct 2023 -- Iran's mission to the United Nations says Operation Al-Aqsa Storm is a "legitimate defense" against decades of Israeli occupation, rejecting allegations that Tehran had a role in the large-scale military operation against the Tel Aviv regime.
Iran says decisions by Palestinian resistance are fiercely autonomous IRNA 09 Oct 2023 -- Iran's permanent mission to the United Nations has said that the decisions made by the Palestinian resistance are fiercely autonomous and unwaveringly aligned with the legitimate interests of the Palestinian people.
Iran: Palestinians have right to repel Zionist occupation IRNA 09 Oct 2023 -- Iran says the Palestinian people have the right to use their power to repel 75 years of occupation by the Zionist entity.
Muslim nations must rush to aid Palestinians against Israel, Iran FM tells Omani counterpart Press TV 09 Oct 2023 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian urges Muslim countries to rush to support the Palestinian people in their fight against the Israeli regime.
Continuation of Israeli regime's attacks on Gaza to increase possibility of spread of war: Iranian FM ISNA 09 Oct 2023 -- In a telephone conversation with Peter Siarto, the Hungarian Foreign Minister, Hossein Amir-Abdollahian the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran, exchanged views on the promotion of bilateral relations and recent developments in West Asia, especially Palestine.
President's message on victories of the Palestinian Resistance; Iran to support legitimate defense of Palestinian nation: President Raisi ISNA 09 Oct 2023 -- Congratulating the brilliant victory of the Palestinian Islamic Resistance against the aggressor Zionist Regime, Iranian President emphasized the Islamic Republic of Iran's support for the legitimate defense of the Palestinian nation and called on the Muslim states to join the Islamic community in supporting the Palestinian nation honestly.
Iran FM: Palestinian resistance's operation natural, legitimate reaction to Israel's criminal, extremist measures Press TV 09 Oct 2023 -- Iran says the ongoing large-scale operation launched by Palestinian resistance groups against Israel is a natural and legitimate response to the regime's crimes against the Palestinian people in recent months.
Zionist regime attacks on Gaza to further complicate situation: Iran FM IRNA 09 Oct 2023 -- Iranian and Hungarian foreign ministers conferred on the expansion of bilateral relations and recent developments in West Asia, especially Palestine.

President Leendert Verbeek expresses the solidarity and support of the Congress to authorities and citizens of Israel Council of Europe 09 Oct 2023
The European Commission announces an urgent review of its financial assistance for Palestine European Commission 09 Oct 2023 -- The Commission unequivocally condemns the terrorist attacks carried out by Hamas against Israel over the weekend. Following these events, the Commission is announcing today that it is launching an urgent review of the EU's assistance for Palestine.
Borrell Says EU Will Continue Due Payments to Palestinians Sputnik 09 Oct 2023 -- The European Commission will not suspend due assistance payments to Palestinians, EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said Monday, shortly after the EU neighborhood commissioner announced an end to "all payments."
President and Ministerial Committee on Foreign and Security Policy discuss terrorist attack by Hamas on Israel Finnish Government 09 Oct 2023 -- On Monday 9 October, the President of the Republic and the Ministerial Committee on Foreign and Security Policy discussed the attack on Israel launched by the terrorist organisation Hamas starting on Saturday morning.
Chinese FM immediately activates emergency consular protection mechanism as Israeli-Palestinian situation deteriorates Global Times 09 Oct 2023 -- Given the unprecedented scale of the recent Israeli-Palestinian conflict, the Chinese Foreign Ministry announced on Monday that it has immediately activated the emergency consular protection mechanism, coordinating and engaging in work on protecting Chinese nationals and institutions in Palestine and Israel.
China calls for immediate ceasefire of Palestine-Israel violence, deeply saddened by civilian casualties Global Times 09 Oct 2023 -- China is deeply concerned about the intensification of tensions and the rise in violence between Palestine and Israel, and it's profoundly saddened by the civilian casualties caused by the conflict, the Chinese Foreign Ministry said on Monday, calling for immediate ceasefire and de-escalation of the situation.
Statement by the Spokesperson Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 09 Oct 2023 -- Responding to the media questions regarding the remarks made by the Chief Minister of the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh about taking back 'Sindhu' (the region around the Indus River in Southern Pakistan), the Spokesperson said:
Iraq's top cleric: All Muslims should help people of Palestine, reclaim their usurped rights Press TV 09 Oct 2023 -- Iraq's top Shia cleric Grand Ayatollah Ali Sistani has urged all Muslims across the world to help the Palestinian people amid the Israeli regime's relentless strikes on the Gaza Strip.
Iran, Iraq call for emergency OIC meeting to help Palestine amid Israeli aggression Press TV 09 Oct 2023 -- The foreign ministers of Iran and Iraq have called for an emergency meeting of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) to help Palestine amid incessant Israeli acts of aggression.
Iran, Iraq call for emergency OIC meeting on Palestine IRNA 09 Oct 2023 -- The foreign ministers of Iran and Iraq have called for an emergency meeting of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) to discuss the ongoing developments in Palestine.
Thailand says at least 12 nationals killed after attacks in Israel Radio Free Asia 09 Oct 2023 -- At least 12 Thais have been killed in Israel following attacks launched by the Palestinian militant group Hamas at the weekend, Thailand's foreign ministry said Monday.
Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's opening remarks ahead of the talks with Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul Gheit, October 9, 2023 Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 09 Oct 2023
Russia warns of foreign involvement in Palestinian conflict as US moves warships Press TV 09 Oct 2023 -- Russia has warned against any involvement of a third party in the ongoing tension in Palestine after the United States relocated its warships to waters close to the Israeli-occupied territories.
Turkiye's Erdogan Warns Israel Against Further Denying Statehood to Palestinians Sputnik 09 Oct 2023 -- Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan warned Israel in a speech on Monday that it would never see peace in the region if it continued to deny statehood to Palestinians.
Situation in Israel / occupied Palestinian territory: FDFA sets up task force Federal Council - Swiss Government 09 Oct 2023 -- In view of the volatile situation in the Middle East, Switzerland must be able to act swiftly and in a coordinated fashion. Two days after Hamas launched its attacks on Israel, the head of the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA) decided to set up a task force to monitor the situation as closely as possible and take whatever decisions are necessary.
Switzerland Offers to Mediate Between Israel, Hamas Sputnik 09 Oct 2023 -- Switzerland offered on Monday to mediate de-escalation in fighting between Israel and Palestinian movement Hamas in the hope of finding a way forward to a two-state solution.
Countries Scramble to Evacuate Citizens From Israel-Hamas War Zone VOA 09 Oct 2023 -- Governments around the world are scrambling to learn the whereabouts of their nationals in Israel, and in some cases, evacuate them amid the conflict between Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas.
Taliban Deny Claims They Are Trying to Join Hamas on the Battlefield VOA 09 Oct 2023 -- The Taliban have been forced to deny claims that they are trying to join Hamas fighters, after a fake post on the X social media platform claimed the Afghan militant group wants to travel to fight in the war.

Israel/Palestine: Devastating Civilian Toll as Parties Flout Legal Obligations Human Rights Watch 09 Oct 2023 -- Palestinian armed groups carried out a deadly assault on October 7, 2023, that killed several hundred Israeli civilians and led to Israeli counterstrikes that killed hundreds of Palestinians, Human Rights Watch said in releasing a questions and answers document about the international humanitarian law standards governing the current hostilities. As of October 8, the attacks by Palestinian armed groups killed more than 677 Israelis and foreign nationals, including civilians, according to Israeli sources cited by the United Nations. Subsequent Israeli airstrikes on Gaza left at least 413 Palestinians dead, the Palestinian Health Ministry in Gaza reported.
CAIR: Violence in Israel Comes After Years of Oppressive Policies VOA 09 Oct 2023 -- Israel's defense minister has ordered a "complete siege" of the Gaza strip and a cutoff of water supplies, food and electricity two days after Hamas militants launched surprise attacks that left hundreds of people Israel dead or kidnapped. Israeli counterstrikes on Gaza have since killed hundreds of Palestinians. VOA's Carol Van Dam spoke with Robert McCaw, government affairs director of CAIR, the Council on American-Islamic Relations, about how the violence will end.
What Role Does Russia Have To Play In Hamas's Invasion Of Israel? Q&A With Expert Hanna Notte RFE/RL 09 Oct 2023 -- Last March, a Palestinian delegation arrived in Moscow for talks with Russian officials. The delegation was from Hamas, the militant Palestinian group that's been labeled a terrorist organization by the United States and the European Union. The meeting, according to the Russian Foreign Ministry, touched on Russia's "unchanged position in support of a just solution to the Palestinian problem."

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09 October 2023 - Israel Special Weapons News