Gaza war update: 10 October 2023

Gaza residents live in fear as Israel  retaliates against Hamas

The war in Gaza has entered its second week, with no end in sight. The death toll has risen to over 1,500, with over 900 people killed in Israel and at least 687 people killed in Gaza, according to Palestinian and Israeli health services.

The Israeli military has launched hundreds of airstrikes on Gaza, while Hamas has fired thousands of rockets into Israel.

On Monday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to continue the offensive until Hamas is "defeated."

"We will continue to strike Hamas until we achieve our goals," Netanyahu said in a televised address.

However, international pressure is mounting on both sides to end the fighting.

The United Nations Security Council has called for an immediate ceasefire, and the United States has urged Israel to show restraint.

On Monday, US President Joe Biden spoke with Netanyahu and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, urging them to end the violence.

"The president reiterated his call for both sides to show restraint, and to work towards an immediate ceasefire," the White House said in a statement.

The war in Gaza has had a devastating impact on civilians.

Hundreds of thousands of people have been displaced from their homes, and hospitals are struggling to cope with the influx of wounded.

The United Nations has warned that the humanitarian situation in Gaza is "worsening by the hour."

"The people of Gaza have endured too much suffering," UN Secretary-General António Guterres said in a statement. "I call for an immediate ceasefire, and for all sides to respect international humanitarian law."

It is unclear how long the war in Gaza will last. However, it is clear that both sides are prepared to continue fighting for the foreseeable future.

Ordinary Palestinians live in fear

No strangers to war with Israel, many Gazans are sheltering in their homes, with the vast majority lacking access to bunkers. The territory is one of the most densely populated places on earth, where some 2 million people live in an area of 140 square miles.

Those who venture out do so only to complete essential errands, or to look for their missing in the carnage of Israeli strikes. The streets are damaged and covered with rubble, and the air smells of dust and gunpowder.

Salim Hussein, 55, lost his home when his building was targeted in an Israeli airstrike. He lived on the first floor and told CNN that he and his family were given warnings by Israel just moments before the building was struck.

Hussein said he did not know why the tower was struck. He had moved in with his family just five months ago.

The death toll in Gaza has risen to at least 560, with a further 2,900 injured, the Palestinian Ministry of Health in Gaza said Monday. The ministry said on Sunday that the dead included 78 children.

More than 700 people were killed in Israel by Hamas fighters who breached the border from Gaza, Israel Defense Forces (IDF) spokesperson Maj. Ben Wahlhaus told CNN on Sunday.

In response, IDF spokesperson Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari said Sunday that Israel had destroyed around 800 targets in Gaza, including what he described as launching pads used by Hamas.

The war in Gaza has had a devastating impact on the lives of ordinary people. Families have been torn apart, homes have been destroyed, and livelihoods have been lost.

One of the most difficult aspects of the war for civilians is the constant fear of death or injury. Israeli airstrikes can happen at any time, and there is often little warning. This means that people are constantly living on edge, never knowing when they or their loved ones might be killed.

The war has also had a severe impact on the economy of Gaza. Many businesses have been forced to close, and unemployment is high. This has made it difficult for people to provide for their families.

The humanitarian situation in Gaza is also dire. Hundreds of thousands of people have been displaced from their homes, and there is a shortage of food, water, and medicine.

The international community has condemned the violence in Gaza and called for an immediate ceasefire. However, it is unclear when the war will end.

In the meantime, the people of Gaza are struggling to survive. They are living in fear, poverty, and uncertainty.

The following are some additional thoughts on the war in Gaza:

* The war in Gaza is a humanitarian crisis. The international community must do more to help the people of Gaza.

* The war in Gaza is a violation of international law. Israel must be held accountable for its actions.

* The war in Gaza is a reminder of the importance of peace and justice in the Middle East. The international community must work to find a lasting solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

What can you do to help?

There are a number of things you can do to help the people of Gaza:

* Donate to humanitarian organizations that are providing aid to Gaza.

* Raise awareness about the war in Gaza and the suffering of the Palestinian people.

* Contact your elected officials and urge them to support a ceasefire and a just resolution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

The people of Gaza need your help. Please do what you can to support them.