/r/WorldNews Live Thread for 2023 Israel-Hamas Crisis
Associated Press: Hamas launches surprise attack against Israel and Netanyahu says country is 'at war'
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Israeli soldiers killed two out of five militants who crossed into Israel from Lebanon, an army spokesman announced. There was no word on the fate of the other three.
Israeli helicopter gunships had been deployed to Lebanese territory, Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari, a spokesman for the Israel Defense Forces, said on X, formerly Twitter, and the IDF reported destroying a Hezbollah position. (Washington Post)
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EU halts Palestinian funding following Hamas attack
BRUSSELS — The EU has put funding for the Palestinian Authority on hold following this weekend’s terror attack by Hamas in Israel.
EU Enlargement Commissioner Olivér Várhelyi announced that the European Commission is putting its full development portfolio — totaling €691 million — under review, with all payments immediately suspended.
“The foundations for peace, tolerance and co-existence must now be addressed. Incitement to hatred, violence and glorification of terror have poisoned the minds of too many,” the Hungarian commissioner said. “We need action and we need it now.”
The move comes as Germany and Austria announced the suspension of aid to the Palestinian territories.
https://www.politico.eu/article/eu-funding-to-palestine-in-question-following-hamas-attack/
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Lebanon does not want to engage in war with Israel, prime minister says
Lebanon does not wish to be drawn into the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, Lebanese Prime Minister-designate Najib Mikati said Monday, according to state news NNA.
“We do not want Lebanon to enter into the ongoing war, and we are striving for that,” Mikati said in a meeting Monday with Lebanese Foreign Minister Abdullah Bu Habib, adding that part of the Lebanese government's priority was to "maintain security and stability in southern Lebanon." (CNN)
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The Israeli military announced that its aircraft were engaging targets in Lebanon following the infiltration attempt on the northern border. It reported that three Israeli soldiers were wounded in the shootout. Residents in the largest city near the border, Kiryat Shemona, have been told to shelter in place. The U.N. peacekeeping force in the area reported explosions. (Washington Post)
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i24news:
Rockets fall in Ashkelon and Ashdod in latest barrage
