Hamas claimed its fighters had destroyed two Israeli military bulldozers and a tank in an ambush near the Gazan city of Khan Younis, forcing Israeli troops to retreat without their vehicles. A view of damaged buildings as the Israeli airstrikes continue on its 16th day in Gaza City, Gaza on October 22, 2023. Israeli war planes have been pounding Gaza, leveling entire neighborhoods, including schools and mosques. As of Sunday, Israeli airstrikes have killed 4,651 people in Gaza, including more than 1,900 children and 1,023 women, according to the Palestinian Ministry of Health in Gaza. Wider conflictAs it prepares for the next stage of war, the Israeli military has warned other regional actors against getting involved in the conflict.

Source: Egypt Independent October 23, 2023 18:33 UTC