IDF launches over 100 attacks on targets in Gaza

The Israeli Defence Forces say they have launched more than 100 attacks on targets in the Gaza Strip.

The Times of Israel reports.

The IDF claims that the attacks hit an underground tunnel, a weapon depot and dozens of Hamas command centres. The military also reported the death of Amjad Majed Muhammad Abu 'Odeh, who was involved in the murder of Israeli civilians in the south of the country.

The IDF also struck Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon. One person was killed by an Israeli drone attack. The IDF claims that it was a "terrorist", but does not provide details about his belonging to a particular group.

Israel began evacuating the population from the town of Kiryat Shmona in the north of the country due to shelling. 

In the West Bank, 584 Palestinians have been arrested since October 7. 375 of them are believed to be affiliated with Hamas.

A number of CNN sources say that the Rafah crossing between Gaza and Egypt is not likely to open on October 21.

However, the UN says that the aid will arrive.

"We are in deep and advanced negotiations with all relevant sides to ensure that an aid operation into Gaza starts as quickly as possible... a first delivery is due to start in the next day or so," said Martin Griffiths, head of UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA).

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