Military, Political Developments in the Middle East, Nov. 1, 2023

 

 

"We won't stop attacking Israel" Houthi military leader claims as Gaza invasion begins 

 

Yemen Declares War on Israel and Rains Missiles on Eilat, Israel

Oct 31, 2023

Rockets fired from Lebanon and Yemen at Israeli targets. The military spokesman for the Houthi rebels says they will rain down rockets on Israel and won't stop. Meanwhile Putin says this is the end of the uni-polar order.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hE1XNAMLN_c

'Shame On You': Blinken Forced To Stop Speaking As Anti-Israel Protests Erupt

Oct 31, 2023

U.S. Secretary of state Antony Blinken was heckled at a senate hearing. Protesters with red paint on their hands stood in the crowd and repeatedly yelled "Ceasefire now!" Blinken and U.S. Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin are testifying about the White House's $106 billion national security funding request. It includes $14.3 BN to support Israel's military efforts against Hamas. Watch.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YsZVgE_HQOY 

Hamas Inflicts Pain On Israel; 15 IDF Troops Killed In Gaza, Netanyahu Vows 'War Till Victory'

26,979 views Nov 1, 2023

Israel lost 15 of its soldiers in fighting with Hamas inside Gaza strip with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu acknowledging what he termed "painful losses" to the Israelis. The fighting in Gaza has intensified since Israeli ground forces entered the Hamas-ruled enclave. Israel has said that dozens of Hamas fighters have been killed in the clashes. Watch the video for more.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZNd3JjheAkg 

At least 12 Israeli soldiers killed in Gaza by ATGMs

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b_rvHiFbIzk

Houthi 'Rocket Storm' Hits Israel; 'Alarmed' Netanyahu Beefs Up Defences In Red Sea 

Nov 1, 2023

The Houthis flaunt missiles and drone launches from Yemen at Israel. The Yemen-based militant group has released video of their massive attack. Video shows back-to-back missiles being fired at an Israeli city. The clip further showcased deadly drone launches by the group towards Israel. Some of the projectiles were intercepted by Israeli air defence systems and fighter jets. Watch this report for more.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y6v9HrEnbl0 

Plot to assassinate Syrian President Assad confirmed as U.S. bombs Syria

Oct 30, 2023

Why is the United States once again bombing Syria, placing warships right on their doorstep in the Middle East? And Is the United States actively trying to assassinate Syrian President Bashar Al Assad? Syrian journalist Kevork Almassian brings us that story.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4sahsU0pv9Y 

Hamas Fighters Rush Out Of Tunnels, Attack Israeli Ground Forces As They Invade Gaza

Oct 31, 2023

A new video released by Hamas shows a fierce gunfight with the Israeli Defence Forces. Hamas fighters attacked Israeli ground troops invading the Gaza Enclave amid the war. The Hamas militants were housed in a tunnel where Israeli forces rolled their tanks. The video shows Hamas fighters rushing out of the tunnel with weapons. The Palestinian group then opened fire at Israeli ground forces near the border. Watch video below.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k8BsHk0KQ1k 

First Footage Of Israel's Ground Attack On Gaza: Hamas Tunnels, Rocket Launch Sites Attacked

Oct 31, 2023

Israel on October 31 released footage of its ground assault on Gaza. The footage showed soldiers moving through fields and ruins of buildings, accompanied by tanks. Israel said that its forces had struck around 300 targets on October 30, including "military compounds in underground tunnels". Watch the full video for more.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GmzlH2Jslo8 

Hezbollah Attacks Israel In North After Houthis Strike South

Oct 31, 2023 

Hezbollah and Houthis continue to attack Israel amid the Gaza ground offensive. Hezbollah has launched missiles at Israeli defence posts in the north. The IDF said missiles were fired at two key positions on the northern border. The IDF stated that their troops are responding with artillery shelling at the sources of missile fire. The attacks followed Israel's strikes on Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon. Watch this report for more.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GZ3QtKYXLn0 

Israeli Envoy Dons Nazi-era Yellow Star At UN; Gets Bashed For Disrespecting Holocaust Victims

Oct 31, 2023 

The Israeli Envoy wore a Nazi-era yellow badge while addressing the UNSC. Gilad Erdan, while wearing the yellow star that read "never again", called on Jews to wear the badge until the "world condemns Hamas' atrocities". The yellow star, also known as the Jewish badge, was worn by Jews during the Middle Ages as an identification mark. Erdan's move to wear a badge was criticised by Yad Vashem Chairman Dani Dayan. Watch for more.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ptIMOOY3vJY 

American Troops Inside Gaza? Israel, U.S. Plan Future Of Gaza After War With Hamas

Nov 1, 2023

The United States and Israel are reportedly working out a post-war plan for Gaza if Hamas is ousted from power in the Palestinian region. The plan includes possible options of sending peacekeeping forces to Gaza with US troops also on the ground. Another option is putting Gaza under temporary United Nations control. The Israel-Hamas war has claimed more than 8,500 lives in Gaza and has also killed more than 1,400 Israelis.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NbUKMKjFz78 

Hamas Warns Israel Of More Surprises As Troops Enter Gaza; Netanyahu Govt Defends Bombing Buildings

Nov 1, 2023

As Israel expands its ground assault in the Gaza Strip, Hamas threatened the IDF that it has "more up its sleeve". Spokesperson for Hamas' military wing Al Qassam Brigades, Abu Obaida, said that Gaza would turn into a graveyard for Israel. Meanwhile, Israeli minister Amichai Chikli defended the bombing of buildings in Gaza, stating that Israel is targeting what's underneath the buildings, i.e. Hamas' tunnel network. Watch the full video for more.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HmQgJ6kkxmY 

Israel Faces Anger Over Gaza Onslaught; Bolivia Cuts Ties; Chile & Colombia Recall Envoys

Nov 1, 2023

Bolivia has announced that it was severing diplomatic relations with Israel. Bolivia cited Israel's ongoing operation in the Gaza Strip as a reason for the decision. The South American state accused Israel of committing "War crimes" against Palestinians. Hamas hailed Bolivia's move and urged Arab nations normalising ties with Israel. Watch for more.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SA5TpR1-P3U 

Russia Backs Israel's Staunch Enemy; Putin Aide Warns Netanyahu Against Bombardment Of Arab Ally

33,863 views Nov 1, 2023

Russia has warned Israel against airstrikes on Syria, calling them “unacceptable”. Israel has reportedly bombed Syria at least thrice since the October 7 Hamas’ assault. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, during a phone call with his Syrian counterpart, also targeted the west, saying “external forces” are exploiting the ongoing Middle Eastern conflict to settle their geopolitical scores.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7gxrZzs5jPo 

‘Israel Has No Place On Earth’: Hamas Warns Of More Al-Aqsa Flood

28,036 views Nov 1, 2023

Hamas has warned Israel of more October 7-like attacks, saying that it won’t stop until Israel is “annihilated”. Hamas spokesperson Ghazi Hamad said that Israel is a country that has no place on the Earth, saying the militant group will continue to launch attacks like the one on October 7 which killed more than 1400 Israelis, mostly civilians. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jL-EDgTk9Ec  

Hamas Makes Huge Declaration For Foreign Hostages After Pleas From 'Some Nations': 'In Few Days...'

Nov 1, 2023

Hamas made a significant declaration on October 31, stating that some foreigners being held as hostages by it in Gaza would be released in "the next few days". Hamas' military wing Al Qassam Brigades' spokesperson Abu Obaida said that some countries had contacted the group with this request, and Hamas had conveyed its decision via "intermediaries". Watch the full video for more.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A-ly8ygK2sw