“This is not a distant tragedy.” Joe Biden announced on Monday, October 9, that 11 Americans had been killed during attacks carried out by Hamas against Israel. The President of the United States also judged “likely” only “American citizens are among those detained” by the Palestinian Islamist group. “Americans across the country stand united in the face of these horrific actions that have once again cost innocent American lives.”, declared the tenant of the White House. Follow our live stream.
More than 1,600 deaths in total. According to the Israeli army, more than 900 Israelis have been killed since the offensive began on Saturday. The Israeli Health Ministry also reported 2,616 injuries. On the Palestinian side, 687 people were killed and 3,727 injured, according to local authorities.
Hamas threatens to execute the hostages. Israel imposed a “total seat” and increased strikes on the Gaza Strip. “Every time our people are targeted without warning, it will result in the execution of one of the civilian hostages”, threatened Hamas. More than a hundred people have been kidnapped in Israel, according to the government.
Westerners condemn the attacks. Germany, the United States, France, Italy and the United Kingdom issued a joint statement announcing that they “will support Israel’s efforts to defend itself” and condemn “unambiguously Hamas”. The UN Secretary-General recognized the “Israel’s legitimate security concerns” but said to himself “deeply upset” by the announcement of “complete seat” from the Gaza Strip.