Israeli strikes on northern Gaza leave at least 87 dead or missing, Palestinian officials say
Deir al-Balah (Gaza Strip), Oct 20: Israeli strikes on multiple homes in the northern Gaza Strip overnight and into Sunday left at least 87 people dead or missing, the territory's Health Ministry said.
It said another 40 people were wounded in the strikes on the town of Beit Lahiya, which was among the first targets of Israel's ground invasion nearly a year ago. The Israeli military said it carried out a precise strike on a Hamas target.
Israel has been carrying out a large-scale operation in northern Gaza for the last two weeks, saying Hamas has regrouped there. Palestinian officials say hundreds of people have been killed and that the health sector in the north is on the verge of collapse.
The United States is meanwhile investigating an unauthorised release of classified documents that assess Israel's plans to attack Iran, according to three US officials. A fourth US official said the documents appear to be legitimate.
The documents, attributed to the US Geospatial Intelligence Agency and National Security Agency and marked top secret, indicate that Israel was moving military assets in place to conduct a military strike in response to Iran's ballistic missile attack on Oct 1.
The US officials spoke on the condition of anonymity because they were not authorised to discuss the matter publicly.
The US is urging Israel to press for a cease-fire in Gaza following the killing of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar last week. But neither Israel nor Hamas has shown any renewed interest in such a deal, after months of negotiations sputtered to a halt in August.
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BJP leader accused of abusing 81-year-old father-in-law in Patiala
Patiala: A video from Patiala, Punjab, has emerged showing Tara Bai, a BJP Block President, allegedly mistreating her 81-year-old father-in-law, Jan Vijay Singh. The footage, which has sparked outrage on social media, depicts Tara Bai verbally confronting Singh during a video call, culminating in her pushing him while he attempts to make tea.
The video captures Singh, visibly frustrated, trying to knock the phone out of Tara Bai's hands. Following this confrontation, she is seen pulling kitchen utensils from Singh before leaving him unattended in the kitchen.
No official response has been issued by Tara Bai or the BJP as of yet.
In a disturbing video surfacing from #Patiala, #Punjab, Tara Bai, also known as Alias Margret DSouza, the #BJP Block President from Patiala, is seen allegedly mistreating her 81-year-old father-in-law, Mr. Jan Vijay Singh.
— Hate Detector 🔍 (@HateDetectors) October 30, 2024
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