By- Srishti Verma
Increasing worries about tensions between Israel and the pro-Iran, Hamas-allied Hezbollah in Lebanon escalating. Following skirmishes, Israeli officials started removing thousands of citizens from at least 28 areas across the Israel-Lebanon border.
US Vice President Joe Biden will visit Israel to express support for the Israeli people in the wake of the Hamas attacks on October 7
As Israeli forces prepare a ground invasion against the Hamas-held region, Blinken said that the US also secured pledges from Israel to cooperate in sending foreign aid into the impoverished and blockaded Gaza Strip.
The danger of an Israeli ground invasion of Gaza, according to a spokesperson for Hamas named Abu Obeideh, "does not scare us and we are ready for it."
Ezzedine al-Qassam Brigades of Hamas have been keeping 200 individuals hostage, with an additional 50 being held by other armed organizations in other places.
The Hamas assault on Israel via land, sea, and air resulted in more than 1,400 deaths. Israeli airstrikes in Gaza as revenge have claimed the lives of nearly 2,750 civilians
The UN Agency for Palestinian Refugees (UNRWA) issued a warning on Monday, stating that the Israeli siege of Gaza's water supply is forcing residents to drink from tainted sources, which may spread disease.
Israeli military has gathered armored vehicles near Gaza. According to Israeli authorities, a "political decision" would be required before launching any ground operations against Gaza.
Israel has deployed approximately 400,000 reserve personnel in anticipation of a possible attack, in addition to the combined strength of the Israeli Air Force (IAF) and Israel Defense Forces (IDF).