“The conflict between Israel and Hamas is not the conflict between Israel and Palestine. Hamas is a terrorist organisation and it has attacked Israel…Several commanders of Hamas have been killed. Blinken noted that President Biden will also receive a comprehensive brief on Israel’s war aims and strategy. “President Biden will then travel to Amman, Jordan, where he will meet with his Majesty King Abdullah, Egyptian President Sisi, and Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas. Meanwhile, the Death toll in Israel from the surprise Hamas attack is now more than 1,400, said Israel Defence Force (IDF).
Source: News 24 October 17, 2023 16:23 UTC