US President Joe Biden had also indicated progress in the deal between Israel and Hamas for a temporary ceasefire in the devastating war in Gaza, in exchange for 50 hostages. Hamas captured nearly 240 hostages during their unprecedented brutal attack on October 7.
On Sunday, at least 31 babies were evacuated from Gaza's largest hospital in "extremely critical condition", said the World Health Organisation. They were reportedly suffering from dehydration, hypothermia and sepsis in some cases.
The footage released by the Israeli military shows Hamas taking a Nepali and Thai citizen forcefully into the hospital, with one of them visibly injured. It also shared new footage of the underground network of tunnels and bunkers beneath the hospital.
The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) had previously warned residents of the Jabaliya camp and others to leave while it proceeded with its operations targeting Hamas. At least 26 Palestinians were killed in a separate airstrike in Khan Younis camp in southern Gaza.
Israel has previously accused Hamas of using hospitals as cover for its fighters, and that Hamas has set up its main command center in and beneath the al-Shifa hospital. Both Hamas and al-Shifa hospital staff have denied the allegations.
Ibrahim Abu-Maghsib, the head of Hamas' anti-tank missile array in Gaza Strip, allegedly directed and carried out several missile attacks against Israeli civilians soldiers, claims the IDF. Meanwhile, an Israeli military brigade captured a Hamas stronghold and eliminated several militants.
According to the IDF, Muhsin Abu Zina was responsible for the production of weapons for Hamas and was the group's leader of the "industries and weaponry" division. Additionally, the Israeli military claimed to have eliminated several terrorists of a squad responsible for attacking Israel.
Russia has faced criticism for hosting the Hamas representatives by the Israeli foreign ministry, which accused Moscow of "supporting terrorism" and called for the Hamas delegation to be expelled. Kremlin responded that it was necessary to maintain contacts with both sides.
Hamas has taken nearly 200 people hostages since the recent war that broke out on October 7, the highest in the history of the Israel-Palestine conflict. It has now reportedly demanded the release of 6,000 Palestinian prisoners lodged in Israeli jails.
Nofal is the most high-profile Hamas commander to be killed in Israel's airstrikes in the Gaza Strip. He reportedly participated in several armed attacks against Israeli civilians and was involved in the kidnapping of IDF soldier Gilad Shalit, who was released in 2011 in a prisoner exchange deal.
Apart from committing support for Israel in this crisis situation, Biden also said that his administration is trying to urgently address the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. More than 3,000 people have been killed on both sides since Hamas launched a devastating attack on Israel.
Concerns over a possible ground offensive from Israel emerged after military spokesperson Lt. Col. Richard Hecht said forces "are preparing for a ground maneuver" should political leaders order such an operation. Over 1,500 people have been killed in Gaza by Israeli strikes.
Mohammed Deif came was born and raised among an impoverished family in Gaza's Khan Younis Group. He joined Hamas in his 20s and rose through the ranks by orchestrating a series of suicide bombings and kidnappings, becoming Israel's most wanted man.
Lior Haiat also thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other Indian leaders for supporting Israel during the crisis. "I do believe that the strong relations between Israel and India will continue and get even stronger," he said.
It is still unconfirmed whether the woman has been killed, even as numerous social media posts say so. The woman is a tattoo artist and hair stylist, according to social media accounts that apparently belong to her.
Israel-Palestine crisis: The Gaza-based terror group launched an unprecedented assault on Israel today, firing thousands of rockets and sending gunmen into Israeli communities by land, sea and air, killing several people and injuring hundreds.
Dozens of Hamas fighters infiltrated the heavily fortified border with Israel as part of 'Operation Al-Aqsa Storm'. The rocket attacks and the infiltration mark the deadliest attack by Hamas on Israel in years.
Hamas targeted Israel with around 5,000 rocket strikes on Saturday as part of its 'Operation Al-Aqsa Storm'. At least five people, including the head of the Sha'ar Hanegev Regional Council, have been killed in Israel so far.
The leader of Hamas' military wing Mohammed Deif said that the group has launched a new military offensive called 'Operation Al-Aqsa Storm' against Israel. One person has been killed in the rocket attacks in southern and central Israel.
Gaza: The Hamas group that controls the Gaza Strip said Monday that Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas was not authorised to negotiate peace with Israel.Mahmoud Zahar, a high-ranking Hamas official, told reporters at a press conference
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