13 November 2023 - Israel Special Weapons News

Daily Recap: Hamas - Israel War November 13th, 2023 - Day 38 Israel Defense Forces 13 Nov 2023
Press Briefing Press Briefing by IDF Spokesperson Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari November 13th, 21:20 Israel Defense Forces 13 Nov 2023
Special footage from the Rantisi hospital in Gaza Israel Defense Forces 13 Nov 2023
Terrorists Fire RPGs from Al-Quds Hospital Israel Defense Forces 13 Nov 2023
Exclusive Footage from the Bottom of the Sea Israel Defense Forces 13 Nov 2023
Dozens of ADANIM (Deployable-level Intel) are operational for the first time and are providing intelligence to forces operating in Gaza Israel Defense Forces 13 Nov 2023

PM Netanyahu visited the soldiers of the Caraca Battalion Israel - Prime Minister 13 Nov 2023
PM Netanyahu Visits IDF (Bedouin) Desert Patrol Battalion Israel - Prime Minister 13 Nov 2023

Thousands of Palestinians Fleeing Last Northern Gaza Shelters VOA 13 Nov 2023 -- Thousands of Palestinians fled Monday from some of the last shelters in northern Gaza even as Israel's war against Hamas militants left the territory's largest hospital all but inoperable.
Al-Qassam Brigades fires missiles at Israeli positions IRNA 13 Nov 2023 -- Palestinian resistance forces have launched massive missile attacks on Israeli positions including Tel Aviv.
38 days of war, Gaza death toll climbs to 11,240 IRNA 13 Nov 2023 -- The death toll from the Israeli regime's war in Gaza has risen to 11,240, with women and children making up most of the fatalities, according to the latest announcement by the Government's Media Office in the besieged territory.
Israeli airstrike hits main building of Gaza's Al Shifa hospital: Palestinian health official People's Daily 13 Nov 2023 -- An Israeli airstrike has destroyed a building at Gaza's Al Shifa Medical Complex, said a Palestinian health official on Sunday.
Gaza's main hospital out of service as fuel runs out: Palestinian official People's Daily 13 Nov 2023 -- Dozens of newborns were at risk of dying as the electricity powering the incubators at Gaza's largest Al Shifa hospital was cut off, according to the Ramallah-based Palestinian Health Ministry on Saturday.
Lebanon's Hezbollah launches retaliatory strikes against Israel infantry 'in support of Palestinians in Gaza' Press TV 13 Nov 2023 -- Lebanon's Hezbollah resistance movement has launched several retaliatory strikes against the Israeli occupied territories with confirmed casualties as tensions in the border areas fuel concerns that the war in Gaza might expand to other fronts.
Hezbollah outmaneuvering Israeli air force tactics: Reports Press TV 13 Nov 2023 -- Reports by Israeli TV channels indicate that the effectiveness of the regime's air force operations against Hezbollah has decreased in recent days as the Lebanese resistance movement has figured out how to neutralize such operations.
Israel bars Iranian humanitarian aid for Gaza through Egypt's Rafah crossing Press TV 13 Nov 2023 -- Israeli authorities have reportedly called upon Egyptian officials to turn away the 60 tons of humanitarian aid that Iran had sent to the Northeast African country to be transferred to the besieged Gaza Strip through the Rafah border crossing.
Gaza's main hospital suffer power outage, oxygen supply interruption People's Daily 13 Nov 2023 -- Palestinian Health Ministry said on Saturday that 39 babies at the Al Shifa Hospital are at risk of dying due to electricity cutoff and oxygen supply interruption.
Israeli army surrounds Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza City amid violent clashes People's Daily 13 Nov 2023 -- The Israeli army has besieged the Al-Shifa hospital in Gaza amid heavy clashes with the Palestinian militants in the territory, Palestinian security sources said Saturday.
Collapse of healthcare system adds to Gaza's suffering People's Daily 13 Nov 2023 -- Dozens of Palestinians were killed in the ongoing Israeli attacks on Gaza in the past 24 hours, amidst a collapse of the healthcare system in the enclave.
Israel vows to restore calm amid escalation with Lebanon People's Daily 13 Nov 2023 -- Israel Defense Forces (IDF) Spokesman Daniel Hagari said Sunday that Israel has "operation plans" to fight against armed groups in Lebanon to restore the calm amid growing escalation in the Israel-Lebanon border.

UN: Aid Trucks Could Stop Rolling to Gaza Tuesday Without Fuel VOA 13 Nov 2023 -- The United Nations warned Monday that the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip is growing more dire, as aid trucks will stop moving by Tuesday without more fuel, water wells have stopped pumping, and a telecommunications blackout looms.
Mr. Martin Griffiths, Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator - Opening Statement for the Sudan Humanitarian Forum, 13 November 2023 UNOCHA 13 Nov 2023
26.5 million Nigerians projected to be food insecure in 2024 UNOCHA 13 Nov 2023 -- In 2024, Nigeria is expected to see about 26.5 million people grappling with high levels of food insecurity, as disclosed by the Government of Nigeria and its partners during the unveiling of the October 2023 Cadre Harmonisé analysis on food insecurity.
UNRWA Situation Report #29 on the situation in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank, including East Jerusalem (All information is valid as of 12 November 2023 at 18:30 local time) UNRWA 13 Nov 2023
UNRWA Guesthouse in southern Gaza receives three direct hits from Israeli Forces' naval bombardment UNRWA 13 Nov 2023 -- Yesterday, an UNRWA guesthouse in Rafah, south of the Gaza Strip sustained significant damage from Israeli Forces' naval strikes.
Fuel shortage could put the brakes on trucks delivering aid to Gaza UN News 13 Nov 2023 -- Trucks transporting desperately needed aid into Gaza could stop rolling on Tuesday due to a lack of fuel, a senior official with the UN humanitarian affairs office, OCHA, has warned.
Gaza City: Babies dying in hospital amid scenes of devastation UN News 13 Nov 2023 -- More patients, including premature babies, have reportedly died in Gaza City's Al-Shifa hospital which has gone three days without electricity amid intensifying Israeli military operations, making a ceasefire more urgent than ever, UN humanitarians have said.
WHO warns of 'dire situation' in Gaza hospitals, says more patients 'tragically' dying Press TV 13 Nov 2023 -- The World Health Organization has warned of a "dire" situation in hospitals in the Gaza Strip amid Israel's all-out invasion.
Gaza hospitals turn into places of death, destruction: WHO chief IRNA 13 Nov 2023 -- The director-general of the World Health Organization has warned that hospitals in the Gaza Strip have turned into places of death and destruction; therefore, the world cannot keep silent in such a severe condition.
UNSC convenes again to call for ceasefire amid escalating Gaza crisis People's Daily 13 Nov 2023 -- The UN Security Council convened again on Friday to address the Israel-Hamas conflict, focusing on the critically overwhelmed healthcare infrastructure in Gaza. Speakers urged an immediate ceasefire, enhanced aid and lasting solutions.

US Calling on Israel to Speed Up Gaza Operation Behind Closed Doors - Russia's Intel Service Sputnik 13 Nov 2023 -- The United States is calling on Israel to accelerate its operation in the Gaza Strip behind closed doors as it may negatively affect President Joe Biden's reelection bid in case of prolongation, Russian Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) said on Monday.
US secretly pushing Israel to speed up Gaza war: Russian intelligence Press TV 13 Nov 2023 -- Russian intelligence authorities say the United States is pressing the Israeli regime behind closed doors to "speed up the operations" in Gaza in order to avoid the impacts of a prolongation of the conflict on President Joe Biden's 2024 re-election bid.
US warns Israel about military actions in Lebanon as Hezbollah gives jitters to both Press TV 13 Nov 2023 -- Pentagon Chief Lloyd Austin has warned Israel against escalating tensions with Lebanon's Hezbollah resistance movement amid the regime's onslaught in the Gaza Strip, a report says.

Iran calls on Egypt to open Rafah border for aid to reach Gaza IRNA 13 Nov 2023 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian has urged Egypt to open the Rafah crossing for dispatching aid to war-stricken Gaza.
Iran FM official explains Iran's reservations over Riyadh Declaration IRNA 13 Nov 2023 -- Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs Reza Najafi has said that the Riyadh Declaration had no footnotes while providing some explanations on Iran's reservations over the declaration.
Iran: Israeli massacre of people in Gaza blatant violation of human rights, international law Press TV 13 Nov 2023 -- Iran's foreign minister has strongly condemned the ongoing massacre of Palestinians in the besieged Gaza Strip by Israel as a blatant violation of international law.
Iran condemns US, EU over double-standard approach to Israel's crimes in Gaza Press TV 13 Nov 2023 -- Iran's ambassador to Belgium has condemned the United States and the European Union over their double-standard approach to the Israeli regime's ongoing war of genocide against the besieged Gaza Strip.
Iran: US launches all-out war on Gaza; Israel collapsed, on life support, after October 7 Press TV 13 Nov 2023 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian says Israel collapsed on October 7, when the Palestinian resistance launched a surprise attack against the regime on October 7, and is now alive on "US's life support."
Iran says had success in mobilizing Muslim world against Israel IRNA 13 Nov 2023 -- Iran says its diplomatic efforts to mobilize Arab and Islamic countries and draw public attention to the crimes of the Zionist regime have proven to be successful.
Iranian president slams U.S. for supporting Israeli offensive against Gaza People's Daily 13 Nov 2023 -- Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi on Saturday slammed the United States for supporting Israeli "war crimes" against the Gaza Strip, according to a statement published on the website of his office.

EU Condemns Hamas for Using Civilians at Gaza Hospitals as Human Shields VOA 13 Nov 2023 -- The European Union has jointly condemned Hamas for using hospitals and civilians as "human shields" in the Israel-Hamas war while EU foreign affairs chief Josep Borrell urged Israel "for maximum restraint in targeting in order to avoid human casualties."
Indonesia, US elevate ties as Joko Widodo urges Biden to end Gaza 'atrocities' Radio Free Asia 13 Nov 2023 -- Washington and Jakarta elevated their relationship on Monday even as Indonesia's visiting leader delivered "a very strong message" from the Muslim world to his American counterpart to press for efforts towards a ceasefire and to end "atrocities" in Gaza.
Indonesia's Widodo Appeals to Biden to Stop Atrocities in Gaza VOA 13 Nov 2023 -- Indonesian President Joko Widodo, leader of the largest Muslim majority country, appealed to U.S. President Joe Biden to do more to stop atrocities against Palestinian civilians in Gaza while meeting Monday at the White House. Widodo is in Washington to elevate diplomatic ties to the "Comprehensive Strategic Partnership," the highest in the country's diplomatic rankings.
Top Indonesian Islamic Clerics Call for Israel Boycott VOA 13 Nov 2023 -- The top organization of Islamic scholars in Indonesia has issued a religious ruling mandating that Muslims in Indonesia must support the Palestinian people's fight for independence, and that supporting Israeli "aggression" is haram, or forbidden.
China urges swift ceasefire in Gaza, says ready to help de-escalation of 'dire' situation Press TV 13 Nov 2023 -- China urges an immediate ceasefire in Gaza amid the continuation of Israel's brutal attacks on the besieged Strip, expressing its readiness to work with relevant parties to help de-escalate the "extremely dire" situation in the blockaded area.
Chinese FM urges immediate cease-fire amid dire Gaza situation Global Times 13 Nov 2023 -- China on Monday praised the contribution to calls for a ceasefire and humanitarian assistance for the ongoing Palestine-Israel conflict made by the Saudi-African summit and Arab-Islamic summit, held in Saudi Arabia, saying that China will continue to work with the relevant parties to protect civilians, ease tensions, restart negotiations, and strive tirelessly for peace.
Sweden provides additional humanitarian support to civilian population in Gaza Government Offices of Sweden 13 Nov 2023 -- Through the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida), Sweden is providing an additional SEK 60 million in humanitarian assistance to the vulnerable civilian population in Gaza, where the majority of those affected are women and children.
Jordan parliament calls for reviewing Amman's agreements with Tel Aviv IRNA 13 Nov 2023 -- The Jordanian House of Representatives has unanimously agreed that the country's agreements with Israel are reviewed as the regime continues its relentless airstrikes against Palestinians in Gaza where civilians remain the main victims of the aerial attacks.
EU calls for "pauses" in hostilities, humanitarian corridors in Gaza People's Daily 13 Nov 2023 -- The European Union (EU) on Sunday called for "immediate pauses in hostilities" and the establishment of humanitarian corridors in Gaza, the EU foreign policy chief said in a statement.

War on Gaza costing Netanyahu regime $260 million per day: Report Press TV 13 Nov 2023 -- Israel's aggression against the Gaza Strip is reportedly costing the Tel Aviv regime led by prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu around $260 million every day.
80% of all projects under construction in Israel have been stalled: Report IRNA 13 Nov 2023 -- Since the Al-Aqsa Storm Operation on October 7, 80 percent of all projects under construction in Israel have been stalled, according to the French newspaper Le Monde.

Hamas sources deny suspending hostage release talks with Israel People's Daily 13 Nov 2023 -- Two Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) officials denied on Sunday the suspension of negotiations with Israel regarding the release of hostages and prisoners.
Bodies of 210 martyrs are decaying in Al-Shifa Hospital of Gaza: Official IRNA 13 Nov 2023 -- The bodies of 210 martyrs are decaying in Gaza's Al-Shifa Hospital as no one is able to bury the bodies due to the siege on the hospital and the electricity outage and running out of fuel, a Gazan health official says, according to Palestinian Shahab news agency.
Situation in Gaza rapidly approaching 'humanitarian disaster': ICRC Press TV 13 Nov 2023 -- The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has sounded a stern alarm about the humanitarian situation in the besieged Gaza Strip, which has been under Israel's genocidal war for the past 38 days, describing it as disastrous.
Hamas denies turning down fuel supply to hospital, calls it 'part of Israel's lies' Press TV 13 Nov 2023 -- Hamas has denied having turned down a meager fuel supply allegedly offered by Israel for use at the Gaza Strip's biggest hospital, which is suffering from dire fuel shortage due to the regime's ongoing war against the besieged territory.

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13 November 2023 - Israel Special Weapons News