15 October 2023 - Israel Special Weapons News

IDF and ISA Forces Neutralize Nukhba Commander Responsible for the Kibbutz Nirim Massacre Israel Defense Forces 15 Oct 2023
Daily Recap: Hamas - Israel War October 15th, 2023 (18:00) Israel Defense Forces 15 Oct 2023
Netanyahu Vows to 'Demolish Hamas' as Israel Readies Massive Ground Assault on Gaza VOA 15 Oct 2023 -- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed Sunday to "demolish Hamas" as 300,000 Israeli troops massed on the border of the Gaza Strip ahead of an expected ground invasion to find and attack Hamas militants.

Israeli Forces Reportedly Eliminate Hamas 'Nukhba' Force Commander by Airstrike Sputnik 15 Oct 2023 -- The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have announced on their Telegram channel that they have successfully eradicated yet another high-ranking Hamas commander, further escalating their countermeasures against the Palestinian movement.
Hezbollah says strikes another Israeli military base IRNA 15 Oct 2023 -- Lebanon's resistance movement Hezbollah says it has targeted another Israeli military base using guided missiles in response to the Tel Aviv regime's continuous aggression.
Death toll climbs to 2,329 in Israeli regime attack on Gaza IRNA 15 Oct 2023 -- The ongoing operation by the Palestinian Resistance movement, known as Al Aqsa Storm, has reached its ninth day. The number of Palestinian civilians who have lost their lives due to actions by Israeli forces has increased to 2,329.
Day 9: Israeli airstrikes kill over 400 Palestinians in 24 hours Press TV 15 Oct 2023 -- Medical authorities in the Gaza Strip say Israeli bombardment of the besieged coastal enclave has claimed the lives of more than 400 Palestinians and wounded nearly 1,500 others in the past 24 hours alone, as the war enters its ninth day.
Hezbollah targets Israeli military base with guided missiles Press TV 15 Oct 2023 -- Lebanon's resistance movement Hezbollah says it has targeted an Israeli military base with guided missiles in response to the Tel Aviv regime's crimes and aggressions.

Middle East on 'verge of the abyss', UN warns as Israel-Hamas conflict deepens Gaza crisis UN News 15 Oct 2023 -- UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Sunday appealed to Hamas to immediately release all hostages and to Israel to grant "unimpeded access for humanitarian aid" into the Gaza Strip.
Senior UN relief official calls for 'immediate unconditional' access for life-saving aid in Gaza UN News 15 Oct 2023 -- Responding to the rapidly escalating humanitarian crisis in Gaza, multiple UN agencies are prepositioning life-saving stocks including food and medical supplies at the border in Egypt. Opening of the crossing from the Israel side is vital.
One million Palestinians displaced in a week after Israel's attack on Gaza: UN Press TV 15 Oct 2023 -- The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) says more than one million people have been displaced in the Gaza Strip since the Israeli bombardment of the besieged enclave last week.

Statement from National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan on the Appointment of David Satterfield as Special Envoy for Middle East Humanitarian Issues The White House 15 Oct 2023
Biden Appoints Special Envoy for Middle East Humanitarian Needs VOA 15 Oct 2023 -- Special envoy Satterfield will lead U.S. diplomacy to urgently address the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, including work to facilitate the provision of life-saving assistance to the most vulnerable people and promote the safety of civilians, in coordination with the United Nations and U.S. partners.
U.S. Warns Of Wider Mideast Conflict As Iran Cautions Israel Ahead Of Gaza Invasion RFE/RL 15 Oct 2023 -- The United States has warned that conflict between Israel and Palestinian militant group Hamas could expand into the wider Middle East, engulfing the oil-rich region in fighting.
Blinken Calls on Egypt to Facilitate Safe Withdrawal of Americans From Gaza Sputnik 15 Oct 2023 -- US Secretary of State Antony Blinken held a meeting with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Sisi, during which he called on Cairo to facilitate the safe passage of American citizens and members of their families from the Gaza Strip, the State Department said on Sunday.
US State Department Says 30 Americans Killed in Israeli-Palestinian Conflict, 13 Missing Sputnik 15 Oct 2023 -- At least 30 US citizens have been killed since the start of the escalation of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict last week, while the fate of 13 Americans remains unknown, the US State Department said on Monday.

Iran Warns Israel that Escalation in Gaza Conflict Threatens Regional War - Reports Sputnik 15 Oct 2023 -- Iran expressed its desire to avoid exacerbating the situation in the Hamas-Israel war but made it clear that it may need to intervene if Israel's military operation in Gaza continues, reports US media quoting diplomatic sources.
Iran warns war fronts will expand if Israel doesn't stop Gaza attacks IRNA 15 Oct 2023 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian has warned that war fronts will likely expand if Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip do not stop.
War to get out of control if Israeli regime not stopped: Iran FM IRNA 15 Oct 2023 -- Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian met Sunday with Qatar's Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani to discuss the issue of Palestine.
Tight Israeli regime siege on Gaza must end: FM Amirabdollahian IRNA 15 Oct 2023 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian says the Israeli blockade of the Gaza Strip, including cutting off supplies of water, food and medicine to the besieged enclave, must come to an end.
'Iran, Hamas discuss formation of bigger axis against Zionists' IRNA 15 Oct 2023 -- A member of the Palestinian Hamas resistance movement's political bureau, Khalil al-Hayya, has stated that Iran and Hamas have exchanged views on the formation of a greater axis to stop the Zionist regime's crimes.
Iran never gives up backing Palestine: FM Amirabdollahian IRNA 15 Oct 2023 -- Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian has reiterated the country's unwavering commitment to supporting the Palestinian people, stating that Iran will never compromise its principles and values in this regard.
Iranian President warns of broad war if mass murder, blockade of Gaza not halted ISNA 15 Oct 2023 -- President of France, Emmanuel Macron held a phone conversation with his Iranian counterpart Ebrahim Raisi on Sunday amid the escalation of tensions in the region.
Iranian FM, Qatari Emir discuss Palestine, urge end to Israeli atrocities ISNA 15 Oct 2023 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian has met with Qatari Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani.
Preventing genocide in Gaza requires immediate action by all Islamic countries: Iranian President ISNA 15 Oct 2023 -- Iran's President stated, "Removing the inhuman blockade of Gaza and preventing the ongoing genocide in this area requires immediate action by all Islamic nations, and the Islamic Republic of Iran is ready to take joint action with Iraq and all other Islamic countries in this regard".
Palestine takes center stage in talks between Iranian, Qatari FMs in Doha ISNA 15 Oct 2023 -- Iranian Foreign Minister, Hossein Amir-Abdollahian has sat down with Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani.
Decisive, urgent action by Islamic countries necessary to stop Zionist killing machine: President Raisi ISNA 15 Oct 2023 -- Pointing out that the unlimited support of the Western countries and especially the United States for the crimes of the Zionists has made the situation even more complicated and dire, Iranian President described the decisive and urgent action of the Islamic countries and the free people of the world necessary to stop the Zionist killing machine.
Iran asks China to intervene to stop war in Gaza Press TV 15 Oct 2023 -- Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian has called on China to intervene to put an end to the ongoing carnage in the Gaza Strip where Israel is carrying out incessant attacks against the civilian population living in the enclave.
Iran's foreign minister warns of dire consequences of Israel's Gaza strikes Press TV 15 Oct 2023 -- Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian has warned about the dire consequences of Israel's relentless bombardment of the besieged Gaza Strip.
Iran FM: Al-Aqsa Storm proved Palestine is alive, normalization with Israel cannot weaken Palestinians' will Press TV 15 Oct 2023 -- Iran's foreign minister has praised the ongoing anti-Israeli operation launched by the Gaza Strip-based Palestinian resistance movements, saying it proves that unlike what some people mistakenly think Palestine is alive.

Statement of the Members of the European Council on the situation in the Middle East EC/CEU 15 Oct 2023 -- "Today, the members of the European Council have adopted a statement that sets the EU's common position on the unfolding situation in the Middle East."
Statement by President von der Leyen at the joint press conference with Albanian Prime Minister Rama European Commission 15 Oct 2023
China Signals Willingness to Deepen Involvement in Facilitating Potential Hamas-Israel Cease-Fire VOA 15 Oct 2023 -- In a sign of possibly deepening its involvement in the ongoing conflict between Israel and militant group Hamas, China's special envoy for the Middle East, Zhai Jun, will visit "relevant countries in the region" next week to facilitate a cease-fire and potential peace talks, China's state broadcaster CCTV reported on Sunday. No itinerary was released.
China urges Israel to avoid collective punishment as Gaza humanitarian crisis grows Global Times 15 Oct 2023 -- The humanitarian crisis has been further aggravating in the Gaza Strip over the weekend. With Israel further pressing on Sunday with preparations for a ground offensive after having ordered more than 1 million residents to evacuate from northern Gaza, there have been growing calls for protecting civilians and acting in line with the international laws amid the escalating Israel-Palestine tensions. Among them, China said Israel's actions go beyond self-defense, urging it to avoid collective punishment of the Gaza people.
China's Wang talks to Iranian, Turkish FMs to help cool down Palestine-Israel conflict Global Times 15 Oct 2023 -- China opposes any party's actions that harm innocent civilians and calls for the implementation of Palestinian people's right to establish their own state, China's top diplomat Wang Yi told Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian and Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan in respective phone calls on Sunday in an effort to help cool down the Palestine-Israel conflict.
Iraqi parliament urges activation of Arab Defense Treaty against Israel Press TV 15 Oct 2023 -- The Iraqi parliament has called for the activation of the Arab Defense Treaty against the Israeli regime in response to its relentless onslaught against the besieged Gaza Strip.
Russia asks UN Security Council for 'immediate' ceasefire in Gaza, Israel Press TV 15 Oct 2023 -- Russia has asked the United Nations Security Council to vote Monday on a draft resolution that called for an "immediate" ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and Israel, blaming the United States for the unfolding situation in the Middle East.
Chinese Foreign Minister Says Israel's Actions Go Beyond Self-Defense Sputnik 15 Oct 2023 -- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi told Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud in a phone call on Sunday that Israel's actions have gone beyond the scope of self-defense and that the country should stop the collective punishment of Palestinians.
Chinese FM says Israel's actions go beyond self-defense, calls to avoid collective punishment of Gaza people Global Times 15 Oct 2023 -- China's top diplomat Wang Yi said Israel's actions have gone beyond the scope of self-defense, expressing concerns about the escalating Israel-Palestine conflict as Israel ordered one million people from the northern part of Gaza to evacuate within 24 hours as it prepared for a ground assault.

Israel's new aggression against Syria, puts Aleppo International Airport out of service Press TV 15 Oct 2023 -- The Israeli regime has carried out the second airstrike in a matter of one week against Syria's Aleppo International Airport in the country's northwest, knocking the facility out of service.

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15 October 2023 - Israel Special Weapons News