The Israeli fighter jets carried out overnight airstrikes over 250 Hamas sites in the Gaza Strip including a rocket launch site that was hidden between a mosque and kindergarten, Times of Israel reported on Thursday.
"I'm convinced one of the reasons Hamas attacked when they did, and I have no proof of this, just my instinct tells me, is because of the progress we were making towards regional integration for Israel, and regional integration overall. We can't leave that work behind," Biden said.
The 300 volunteers arrive on busses from Tel Aviv, Haifa, Jerusalem and Beersheva at army bases around Israel to work in 12-hour shifts sorting and packing medical equipment and field rations. They all fled Russia and Ukraine to avoid war, only to find it in their new home.
Terming India as a crucial "moral voice" in the world, Israeli Ambassador to India, Naor Gilon has urged New Delhi to designate Hamas as a terror organisation in India as well.
Pope Francis on Wednesday called for the release of hostages held captive by Hamas and also urged for the entry of humanitarian aid into Gaza at a time when the escalation of violence has resulted in the death of innocent civilians on both sides.
Amid Israel's ongoing war with Hamas, Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has termed Hamas as 'mujahideen' defending their lands, as he announced the cancellation of his visit to Israel.
Israel Defence Forces (IDF) on Wednesday showed a purported note from one of the members of the Hamas which has the message for the terror group to "sharpen the blades" for their enemies who are "incurable disease".
In a major development, Israel has alleged that Iran "directly aided" Hamas ahead of the terror attack on October 7 and is still helping the terror group with intelligence, Times of Israel reported on Wednesday.
Actor Kangana Ranaut on Wednesday shared pictures of her meeting with Israel's Ambassador to India, Naor Gilon and expressed hope of Israel emerging victorious in the "war against terrorism".
The Israeli ground invasion of Gaza is being delayed by "strategic considerations," the Israel Defense Forces' Chief of Staff told reporters on Monday.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres' comments during a special session of the UN Security Council on the war in Gaza against the terrorist group Hamas were met with shock and disappointment by Israel's delegation.