US Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrives in Israel
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken lands in Israel for a visit.
This was reported by the Times of Israel.
On October 12, he will meet with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, President Isaac Herzog, and other senior officials.
Blinken said that "the United States is determined to ensure" that Israel has the means to defend itself.
Attacks by the Israeli army on the Gaza Strip continue. There were clashes in Jenin and Qalqilya in the West Bank. The IDF announced the death of a senior Hamas militant. It is Mohammed Abu Shamalа, a senior Hamas naval forces official in the Gaza Strip. His house was allegedly used to store naval weapons
Meanwhile, the number of Palestinians killed has risen to more than 1,200, with more than 5,700 more wounded. The number of dead Israelis is 1300. The death toll of 200 soldiers is known.
According to the UN, 338,934 Palestinians have become internally displaced in Gaza.
Hamas claims to be holding 130 hostages. The Israeli side says that there may be about 150 hostages. Their fate is currently unknown. Israel's Energy Minister says the blockade of Gaza will continue until the hostages return home.
On the border with Lebanon in northern Israel, the IDF deployed reserve units.
"The forces are carrying out a variety of tasks to defend settlements, including patrolling, ambushes, and setting up checkpoints to ensure the safety of residents," the Israeli military said.
In recent days, tensions have been high in northern Israel due to several clashes on the border with Hezbollah.
A spokesman for Ukraine's Foreign Ministry reports that the number of Ukrainians killed in Israel has risen to seven. Nine citizens were injured, and nine others are missing.
More than a thousand Ukrainian citizens have requested assistance in leaving Israel due to cancelled flights. On October 14, the first evacuation flight will arrive in Romania.
About 200 Ukrainians have expressed their desire to evacuate from the Gaza Strip. However, due to the lack of security, it is currently impossible to leave. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ukrainian embassies in Israel, Egypt, Jordan, and other relevant Ukrainian agencies are working to get them out.
