Hamas' threat to kill 150 hostages

On the other hand, amid the war, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that Hamas has made the biggest mistake by attacking us. We will exact a price that will be remembered by generations of Hamas and Israel's other enemies for decades.

PM Netanyahu said- We did not want war. This was imposed on us in a very cruel manner. We may not have started the war, but we will end it. Israel is fighting not just for its own people but for every country standing against barbarism.

A total of 1,587 people have died so far in this war that started on October 7. 900 people have been killed in Israel, while 2,300 people are injured. At the same time, 687 Palestinians, including 140 children, have been killed in Gaza Strip. And 3,726 people have been injured.

Israel has so far attacked 1707 places in Gaza
The Times of Israel quoted Hebrew media as saying that Israel has attacked 1,707 targets in Gaza since the beginning of the war on Saturday. During this period, about 475 rocket centres, 23 strategic sites and 22 underground locations have been targeted. Israeli security forces confirmed late Monday that a deputy army commander has been killed during clashes along the Lebanese border.

Security increased outside Israeli Embassy in Delhi
In view of the Israel-Hamas war, Delhi Police has increased security around the Israeli Embassy and Chabad House. According to news agency Reuters, Qatar talked to Hamas officials about the people captured in the war. They discussed swapping 36 Palestinian women and children in exchange for the release of the Israeli women and children.

On the other hand, Egypt is also continuously talking to both the sides to stop the war. He has asked Hamas not to torture the hostages. Former Prime Minister of Israel Yair Lapid said – In a situation of war, the opposition party has nothing to do with politics. We fully support the army and government.

Important updates related to war

• In America, the White House was illuminated with blue and white lights in support of Israel on Monday night.
• The Eiffel Tower in Paris was also seen painted in the colors of the Israeli flag (blue and white).
• US President Biden will address the issue of Israel-Hamas war at 1 pm (US time).
• America said - At present there is no solid evidence to suggest that Iran is behind the Hamas attack on Israel.
• Argentina's Foreign Ministry said that about 7 of its citizens have died in the war.

Israel ordered to occupy the entire Gaza Strip
On October 9, the Israeli government ordered its army to occupy the entire Gaza Strip. Israel deployed 1 lakh soldiers on the Gaza border. Also 3 lakh soldiers were asked to be ready. Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Galant also ordered officials to stop the supply of food, water, electricity and fuel to the Gaza Strip.

The number of American citizens who died in Israel has reached 11. At the same time, 10 British citizens have died. Earlier, France, Germany and Ukraine had also confirmed the death of their citizens in the Hamas attack. However, the army has liberated the Israeli areas of the border from Hamas fighters.

However, fighters are still entering Israel from Palestine. On the other hand, Hamas claimed that 4 Israelis were also killed in the attacks carried out by Israel. He was in captivity of Hamas.

Hezbollah's threat to America
Lebanese organization Hezbollah threatened America. He said- If America directly intervenes in the war, they will attack American bases in the Middle East. Palestine is not Ukraine.

Hamas has claimed that they have kidnapped 130 people. They are kept in tunnels in the Gaza Strip. He will use these hostages as human shields, so that if Israel attacks, his own people will be killed. Israel's Defense Force has said that the hostages include women, children and families.

Here, America has talked about providing military support to Israel. US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said- Our ships and fighter planes are moving towards Israel for help. We have alerted the USS Gerald R Ford aircraft carrier.

Israeli Colonel Richard told a press conference on Monday that Hamas fighters are still entering Israel. A fighter entering on a tractor was killed by Israeli soldiers.

According to the report of Times of Israel, fighting is going on at 7 to 8 locations in Israel. 73 of his soldiers died in this. Wherever Hamas fighters are being driven out, dead bodies of Israelis are being found.

Egypt warned Israel before the attack
According to the Times of Israel report, Egypt says that it had warned Israel regarding the 'war'. Egyptian intelligence officer said- We had warned Israel that 'something big' was happening, but Israel did not pay attention to it. Egypt often mediates between Israel and Hamas.

In fact, earlier Egypt was among those Arab countries which considered Israel as their enemy. Egypt has also fought many wars against Israel. However, Egypt recognized Israel as a country only 7 years after the 1973 Arab-Israeli war. Since then it is seen as a mediating country between Israel and Palestine.

18 thousand Indians in Israel, all safe
According to the Indian Embassy in Tel Aviv, 18,000 Indians are living in Israel. At present everyone is safe. Indian tourists who reached Israel have appealed to the embassy for safe evacuation.

On the other hand, Nepal's Foreign Minister has said that 11 students of his country have been killed, while 4 students are injured. According to Nepal's Foreign Minister, 17 of his students were in the Kibbutz area. Where Hamas fired.

In fact, Hamas has also started capturing citizens of other countries present in Israel. Two citizens of Thailand have died there. The Prime Minister of Thailand has said that 11 of his citizens are captured by Hamas.

Israel's Operation 'Swords of Iron' against 'Al-Aqsa Flood'
Hamas has named its operation against Israel 'Al-Aqsa Flood'. At the same time, Israel's army has started 'Swords of Iron' operation against Hamas.

Hamas military commander Mohammed Deif had said on Saturday that this attack is revenge for Israel's desecration of the Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem. Actually, Israeli police had thrown grenades at Al-Aqsa Mosque in April 2023.

At the same time, Hamas spokesperson Ghazi Hamad told Al Jazeera - This action is our answer to those Arab countries which are growing closer to Israel. In recent days, media reports had claimed that Saudi Arabia may recognize Israel as a country on America's initiative.

Why is there dispute between Israel and Palestine?
This conflict has been going on in this area of the Middle East for at least 100 years. There is dispute over areas like West Bank, Gaza Strip and Golan Heights. Palestine claims these areas including East Jerusalem. At the same time, Israel is not ready to give up its claim on Jerusalem.

Gaza Strip is between Israel and Egypt. This place is currently under the control of Hamas. This is an anti-Israel group. In September 2005, Israel withdrew its forces from the Gaza Strip. In 2007, Israel imposed several restrictions on this area. Palestine says that an independent Palestine state should be established in the West Bank and Gaza Strip.

There are about 27 thousand people in Hamas

• According to ‘Times of Israel’, there are about 27 thousand people in Hamas. These are divided into 6 regional brigades. It has 25 battalions and 106 companies. Their commanders keep changing.
• Hamas has 4 wings. The chief of the military wing is Is ad-Din Al Qasim. The command of the political wing is in the hands of Ismail Hania. Musa Abu Marzooq is at number two in this wing. Another leader is Khalid Mashal. It depends on the Muslim Brotherhood for international affairs. There is also a social wing.
• Occupying parts of Israel that are mostly Palestinian. Establishing itself as an independent country.
• After many years, now Hamas has been able to harass Israel. Its members join the crowd of common people and attack Israeli soldiers. Due to Israel's power, not much help is available now. In every clash, Hamas suffered losses.