Gaza, Egypt Border Crossing to Be Opened in Rafah
16.10.2023 09:49
Gaza, Egypt Border Crossing to Be Opened in Rafah
The attack resulted in civilians and military personnel being killed or taken hostage, while the Israeli government declared a state of war and launched retaliatory strikes in the Gaza Strip.
In response, the Israeli government declared a state of war and launched retaliatory strikes in the Gaza Strip.
The Israeli government imposed a complete humanitarian blockade on Gaza, depriving the civilian population of water, food and electricity. Politicians worldwide and international organizations condemned this decision, drawing attention to the escalating threat of disease outbreak in the region.
Israeli air strikes on Gaza also sparked cross-border tensions with other Middle Eastern states, most notably Lebanon. Iran has issued a warning, stating that a ground operation in Gaza will inevitably escalate the ongoing conflict. The United States, meanwhile, has made a vow to dispatch a second aircraft carrier strike group to the area.
Russia urges the parties to the conflict to prioritize diplomacy over military actions and return to the negotiating table. Moscow has drafted a ceasefire resolution for the UN Security Council and requested a vote on the issue on October 16.