By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Al Jazeera
Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz says his country will pursue its “offensive policy” in Gaza until the enclave is demilitarised and Hamas is eliminated. He says this as Benjamin Netanyahu’s government has been defeated in elections, according to Al Jazeera, which also reports a drone strike that killed at least one Palestinian in Khan Younis, in southern Gaza.
Outgoing prime minister Benyamin Netanyahou reportedly discussed with Gadi Eisenkot, tasked with forming the next Israeli government, a possible new wave of strikes on Iran. According to Channel 12, Netanyahou wanted to share intelligence on Iran with him, while Eisenkot was unaware of a visit by the Mossad chief to Washington.
🇮🇱 Israel · Source: Bamada.net ·
Benjamin Netanyahu continues to push for a national unity government with Gadi Eisenkot, which he presents as a condition for Israel’s security. Tasked with forming the cabinet, Eisenkot rejects the offer and accuses the outgoing prime minister of buying time, according to Al Jazeera.
🇮🇱 Israel · Source: Al Jazeera ·
In a joint statement, foreign ministers of eighteen Arab and Muslim countries describe the raid on the Nasser complex in Khan Younis, southern Gaza, as a violation of humanitarian law. They also denounce strikes on displaced people’s tents, saying these attacks jeopardise the ceasefire, according to ADI.
🇵🇸 Palestine · Source: ADI ·
Eighteen countries, including Egypt, condemn an Israeli strike on Nasser hospital in Khan Younis and call on Washington to enforce the ceasefire. They are also concerned about restrictions imposed on aid, tents and medical supplies as winter approaches, according to a joint statement by foreign ministers reported by Daily News Egypt.
🇵🇸 Palestine · Source: Daily News Egypt ·
Nations League: Denmark thrash Portugal 4-1Denmark beat Portugal 4-1 in Braga on Saturday, thanks to a brace from Rasmus Højlund, handing them their first defeat of the competition. With nine points to Portugal’s 12, the Danes remain three points off the top of Group A4 before their final group match on Tuesday, according to Bénin Web TV.The week in Africa
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