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Israel: “The plan may not be to invade Gaza.” Still tension with Lebanon. Biden's quick visit tomorrow

The conflict between Israel and Hamas continues unabated but the invasion of Gaza may no longer be the main solution. Launches towards Israeli cities continue. One of Hamas leaders killed. Tension on the border with Lebanon. Biden's visit tomorrow. UN warns: “evacuation of Gaza could be considered a crime”

Israel: “The plan may not be to invade Gaza.” Still tension with Lebanon. Biden's quick visit tomorrow

After 10 days of back and forth between Israel and Hamas, we are also starting to talk about alternative solutions to total confrontation.

The Israeli army is preparing for the next phase of his campaign against the Gaza Strip, but i plans may not meet expectations of an imminent land offensive. The military spokesperson explained this new line Daniel Hecht: “We are preparing – he explained in a briefing with journalists – but we have not said what the plans will be. Everyone talks about the ground offensive. It could be something different."

Meanwhile, diplomats are working to try to reach a truce.

Biden visit to Israel

The president of the United States, Joe Biden, will perform a brief visit approximately 5 hours in Israel, followed by a meeting in Amman with King Abdullah II. During the visit, he will participate in a summit with PA President Abu Mazen and Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi.

The Pentagon announced that it has put 2.000 American soldiers on alert for a possible deployment in the region.

The German Chancellor Olaf Scholz è arrived in Israel. Foreign Minister Eli Cohen welcomed him at the airport, after which he will see Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

La Turkey, very active in this phase as a mediator, however, aims to be one of the guarantor countries in an agreement between Israel and Palestine, in the event that the two parties reach an agreement to resolve the ongoing conflict. Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has proposed a mechanism to ensure lasting peace based on one two-state solution. The presence of guarantor countries is considered fundamental to reaching a sustainable solution to the conflict, without requiring the deployment of Turkish troops as peacekeeping forces.

Hamas continues to launch rockets, one of its leaders killed

Hamas announced that one of its leaders, Ayman Nofal, Was killed in a raid led by Israel.

The terrorist organization continues to launch rockets from Gaza towards Israel, with attacks in the center of the country, including Rishon Ledition, and the coastal city of Ashkelon, located near the Gaza Strip.

“Hamas members have two options: surrender or die” said the Israeli Defense Minister, Yoav Gallant, “We will reach all Hamas members. We will eliminate Hamas and dismantle all its capabilities."

Still tension on the border with Lebanon

More tension in the north of the country. From Lebanon, he was launched an anti-tank missile towards Zar'it, located on the northern border of Israel. In response, the Israel Defense Forces fired artillery shells in the direction from which the missile was launched.

Metulla, an Israeli town in the north of the country and under fire from Hezbollah, has been declared a closed military zone. The Israeli media reported it.

”On our northern border we are on maximum alert. To the extent that Hezbollah will make a grave mistake we will react with very high power” said the Israeli military spokesman Daniel Hagari after an armed infiltration from southern Lebanon was foiled during the night.

UN: "Gaza evacuation could be a crime"

THEevacuation order of the population in the Northern Gaza Strip given by Israel could constitute a international crime of "illegal forced transfer of civilians": this is what the spokesperson for the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights expressed himself, Ravina Shamdasani.

The concerns arise from the fact that Israel did not provide adequate shelter and sanitation, health, safety and nutrition conditions for approximately 1,1 million civilians ordered to relocate. This action may violate international law, especially considering the ongoing siege on Gaza.

The UN also reported that only a few days of food reserves enough for 4-5 days. "In the shops the reserves are for a few days, perhaps four or five", said the spokeswoman of the UN World Food Program (WFP), Abeer Etefa.

Convoys of trucks with humanitarian aid destined for Gaza are headed towards the border crossing of Rafah from the Egyptian city of El Arish.

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