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12 October 2023 - Israel Special Weapons News
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- The IDF Targeted the Hamas' Nukhba Elite Forces Israel Defense Forces 12 Oct 2023
- IDF Daily Recap: October 12th, 2023 (16:00) Israel Defense Forces 12 Oct 2023
- Excerpt from PM Netanyahu's Knesset Speech on the Occasion of the Swearing-in of the National Emergency Government Israel - Prime Minister 12 Oct 2023
- Prime Minister's Office - Coordinator for the Captives and Missing: National Control Center for the Families of the Captive and Missing Opens, *6754 Israel - Prime Minister 12 Oct 2023
- Prime Minister's Office: Coordinator for the Captives and Missing Brig.-Gen. (Ret.) Gal Hirsch Meets with Deputy US Special Presidential Envoy for Hostage Affairs Steven Gillen Israel - Prime Minister 12 Oct 2023
- PM Netanyahu Visits the IDF 98th Division Israel - Prime Minister 12 Oct 2023 -- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, today (Thursday, 12 October 2023), visited the IDF 98th Division and heard about the stubborn and daring combat of the paratroop and commando soldiers and officers - conscripts and reservists - in the area around the Gaza Strip, under the command of 98th Division Commander Brig.-Gen. Dan Goldfus, who was among the first commanders who went to the sector and directed the combat from its first minutes until the decision.
- PM Netanyahu Currently Meeting with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken Israel - Prime Minister 12 Oct 2023 -- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is currently meeting with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken at the Kirya in Tel Aviv,
- National Security Council-Ministry of Foreign Affairs Joint Statement Israel - Prime Minister 12 Oct 2023 -- nst the background of Operation Swords of Iron, the Hamas leadership has called on all of its supporters around the world to hold a 'Day or Rage' tomorrow and attack Israelis and Jews.
- Prime Minister's Office Socio-Economic Directorate Statement Israel - Prime Minister 12 Oct 2023 -- Since the start of the war, Prime Minister's Office (PMO) Director General Yossi Shelley has, on a daily basis, convened the forum of government ministry directors general to assess the situation in order to coordinate all actions by the various government ministries and assist with the bureaucracy and hasten government processes.
- Israel's war-time cabinet vows to "smash" Hamas People's Daily 12 Oct 2023 -- Israel's new wartime cabinet vowed on Wednesday to continue the military operation in the Gaza Strip until "Hamas is toppled and destroyed."
- Israel forms unity govt' as battles with Hamas escalate People's Daily 12 Oct 2023 -- Israel formed a unity government and a war cabinet on Wednesday to oversee the deadly conflict triggered by Hamas' weekend surprise attack as it continued to launch airstrikes on the Palestinian enclave of Gaza Strip.
- Israel Vows No End to Siege of Gaza Until Hostages Released VOA 12 Oct 2023 -- Israel on Thursday launched new attacks on Gaza, vowing there would be no letup in its bombardment of the Hamas-controlled territory until the militants release the estimated 150 hostages they are holding.
- Islamic Jihad commander, hundreds of civilians killed in Israeli air raids on Gaza Press TV 12 Oct 2023 -- A senior commander of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad resistance movement and his family have been martyred in the latest round of Israeli airstrikes on the Gaza Strip, as the regime's relentless onslaught on the besieged enclave enters its sixth consecutive day.
- Israel strikes Gaza Strip using white phosphorus munitions: Monitor Press TV 12 Oct 2023 -- Israel is using banned white phosphorus munitions against desperate people in the tightly-besieged Gaza Strip, a human rights monitor says, as the impoverished small territory has been under ceaseless bombardment by the occupying regime for the past five days.
- Islamic Jihad calls on West Bank resistance to join operation against Israel Press TV 12 Oct 2023 -- The Islamic Jihad resistance movement says the ongoing operation against Israel is no longer limited to the Gaza Strip and other fronts, including the resistance groups in the occupied West Bank, may soon join the large-scale battle.
- Israel kills dozens more Palestinians in Gaza Strip in overnight airstrikes Press TV 12 Oct 2023 -- Over 50 Palestinians have been killed in Israel's overnight airstrikes on the tightly-besieged Gaza Strip, which has been under ceaseless bombardment by the occupying regime for the past five days.
- Israeli death toll reaches 1,300 in Hamas attack: media People's Daily 12 Oct 2023 -- The number of fatalities in Israel since the beginning of Hamas' surprise attack has reached at least 1,300, Israel's state-owned Kan TV news reported on Thursday.
- Humanitarian crisis looms as Israel poised for ground operation Global Times 12 Oct 2023 -- As the casualties keep climbing in the Gaza Strip, Chinese observers warned a humanitarian crisis in the region is unavoidable if the fighting between Hamas and Israel doesn't stop. The observers also said such a crisis, if caused by atrocities, could trigger a public opinion explosion and reverse the political situation at certain tipping point. At this juncture, the US, which can exert real influence on Israel, is urged to pressure Israel to cool down its offensive in Gaza, instead of further stoking tension in the Middle East.
- Senior Defense Officials Hold a Background Briefing in Brussels DoD 12 Oct 2023
- Senior Defense Official Holds a Background Briefing on Israel DoD 12 Oct 2023
- Austin Says U.S. Will Supply Military Necessities to Israel, Ukraine DoD News 12 Oct 2023 -- The United States will supply Israel with the capabilities it needs to combat the Hamas terror group even as it supplies Ukraine with the weaponry needed to defeat Russia, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said today at NATO headquarters in Brussels.
- Austin's Upcoming Trip to Israel Underscores U.S. Commitment Following Attacks DoD News 12 Oct 2023 -- Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III will travel to Israel on Friday to meet with Israeli leaders and underscore the United States' unwavering commitment to support Israel following the recent deadly attacks by Hamas terrorists, Defense Department officials announced today.
- Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's Call With Israeli Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant DoD 12 Oct 2023
- Meeting with Jewish Leaders on Biden-Administration's Commitment to Supporting Israel and Countering Antisemitism The White House 12 Oct 2023
- Humanitarians call for urgent aid access to Gaza UN News 12 Oct 2023 -- Gaza is on the brink of running out of food, water, electricity and critical supplies, UN humanitarians warned on Thursday.
- UN chief warns against spillover of Israeli-Palestinian conflict People's Daily 12 Oct 2023 -- UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Wednesday warned against the spillover of the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
- Israel killing Palestinian women, children over defeat to resistance: Raeisi Press TV 12 Oct 2023 -- Iranian President Ebrahim Raeisi said on Thursday that the Israeli regime is dropping bombs on defenseless Palestinian civilians due to its failure to face off resistance fighters.
- Iran FM, Iraqi PM discuss Palestine situation IRNA 12 Oct 2023 -- Iran's Minister of Foreign Affairs Hossein Amirabdullahian has discussed the latest developments in Palestine with Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' Al Sudani.
- Raisi, bin Salman discuss Palestine developments over phone IRNA 12 Oct 2023 -- Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman have held their first telephone conversation to discuss the latest developments in Palestine.
- Raeisi: No new order will take hold in region until Palestinian rights upheld Press TV 12 Oct 2023 -- Iranian President Ebrahim Raeisi says no new order will take hold in the region until the rights of the Palestinian people are upheld.
- Israel cutting off Gaza's water, electricity amounts to collective punishment, systematic war crime: FM Amir-Abdollahian Press TV 12 Oct 2023 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian says Israel's move to cut off water and electricity supplies to the already besieged Gaza Strip amounts to collective punishment and systematic war crime.
- Iran FM discusses regional issues with Iraqi security advisor IRNA 12 Oct 2023 -- Iran's Minister of Foreign Affairs Hossein Amirabdullahian has discussed regional issues with Iraqi National Security Advisor Qassim al-Araji.
- Iran FM kicks off regional tour for talks focusing on Gaza war IRNA 12 Oct 2023 -- Iran's Foreign Minister, Hossein Amirabdollahian, has embarked on a regional tour, starting with Iraq, to discuss the ongoing situation in the Palestinian territories, including the Gaza Strip, which has been subjected to severe airstrikes by the Zionist regime over the past six days
- Iran's foreign minister meets Iraqi PM, talks Palestine developments Press TV 12 Oct 2023 -- Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian of Iran has met with Iraq's Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani and discussed bilateral relations and the current developments in the occupied Palestinian territories.
- Iran's FM to make regional tour to Iraq, Lebanon discuss Palestine developments Press TV 12 Oct 2023 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian will embark on a regional tour that will take him to Iraq and Lebanon to discuss the large-scale military operation by the Palestinian resistance movement Hamas against Israel.
- NATO Secretary General: "Israel does not stand alone" NATO 12 Oct 2023 -- NATO Allies condemned the horrific terrorist attacks by Hamas against Israel in a meeting of Defence Ministers on Thursday (12 October 2023).
- Government of Canada provides funding for humanitarian assistance in response to worsening conditions in Israel, West Bank and Gaza Strip Canada 12 Oct 2023 -- Today, the Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of International Development, announced that Canada is providing an initial $10 million in funding for humanitarian assistance in response to recent appeals from experienced and trusted humanitarian partners to address urgent needs stemming from the crisis in Israel, West Bank and the Gaza Strip.
- Escalation of violence in the Middle East: PACE holds current affairs debate Council of Europe 12 Oct 2023
- Oman: EU - GCC Joint Council and informal EU Foreign Affairs Council focus on the latest developments in the Middle East European External Action Service (EEAS) 12 Oct 2023 -- The recent terrorist attack of Hamas against Israel, the resulting escalation between Israel and Hamas, the international efforts to prevent further spill-over of the conflict, as well as closer cooperation between the European Union and the Gulf countries, were at the centre of three days visit by High Representative/Vice-President Josep Borrell to Oman.
- China has no self-interest in the Palestinian issue, always standing on the side of peace, fairness, and justice Global Times 12 Oct 2023 -- China has no self-interest in the Palestinian issue and has always stood on the side of peace, fairness, and justice, said Zhai Jun, the Special Envoy of the Chinese Government on the Middle East Issue, during a phone call with Rafi Harpaz, the Deputy Director General in charge of Asia-Pacific affairs of the Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Thursday.
- FM confirms three Chinese nationals killed, two missing in Palestine-Israel conflict Global Times 12 Oct 2023 -- The Chinese Foreign Ministry on Thursday confirmed that three Chinese nationals have been killed, two are missing and several others have been injured during the ongoing Palestine-Israel conflict, in response to the question raised by the Global Times on casualties of Chinese nationals.
- China calls for return to 'two-state solution' to end cycle of conflict between Palestine, Israel Global Times 12 Oct 2023 -- To end the cycle of conflict between Palestine and Israel, there must be a return to the "two-state solution," and resumption of peace talks aimed at establishing an independent state of Palestine to achieve peaceful coexistence of Palestine and Israel, said Zhai Jun, special envoy of the Chinese government on the Middle East issue, in a phone call with Amal Jadou, first deputy minister of foreign affairs of Palestine, on Wednesday, according to China's Foreign Ministry.
- Statement by Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt on the situation in Israel and Palestine Government of Norway 12 Oct 2023
- UK government to arrange flights to get British nationals out of Israel UK FCDO 12 Oct 2023 -- Foreign Secretary James Cleverly announces that the UK will facilitate flights to help British citizens wanting to leave Israel.
- Thailand Pledges to Repatriate Its Nationals From Israel VOA 12 Oct 2023 -- The first groups of Thais who were evacuated from Israel following the onslaught by Hamas in southern Israel have landed in Bangkok.
- Arab FMs call for immediate halt of Palestinian-Israeli conflict, revival of peace process People's Daily 12 Oct 2023 -- Arab foreign ministers on Wednesday called for an immediate halt of the ongoing Israel-Gaza conflict and the revival of the stalled Palestinian-Israeli peace process.
- Beijing calls for restoring dialogue People's Daily 12 Oct 2023 -- China's call for cease-fire and dialogue for final resolution of the conflict between Israelis and Palestinians is in line with UN resolutions, and aims to break the cycle of destruction and disaster in the Middle East, experts say.
- PM call with President el-Sisi of Egypt: 12 October 2023 Gov.UK 12 Oct 2023
- Taiwan creates task force to study Israel-Hamas war as part of defense prep CNA 12 Oct 2023 -- Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense (MND) has appointed a task force to examine the war between Israel and Hamas that erupted on Oct. 7, Defense Minister Chiu Kuo-cheng (邱國正) said Thursday.
- Israel: White Phosphorus Used in Gaza, Lebanon Human Rights Watch 12 Oct 2023 -- Israel's use of white phosphorus in military operations in Gaza and Lebanon puts civilians at risk of serious and long-term injuries, Human Rights Watch said today in releasing a question and answer document on white phosphorus. Human Rights Watch verified videos taken in Lebanon and Gaza on October 10 and 11, 2023, respectively, showing multiple airbursts of artillery-fired white phosphorus over the Gaza City port and two rural locations along the Israel-Lebanon border, and interviewed two people who described an attack in Gaza.
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