Live Blog Update| Israel's genocide in Gaza
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Evening recap: UN says Israeli attacks on refugee camp could amount to 'war crimes' as Houthis launch more drones

1 November 2023 22:50 GMT

Good evening MEE readers,

As the 26th day of Israel's war on Gaza draws to a close, the health ministry’s latest figures suggest more than 8,800 people have been killed in the enclave since 7 October. 

In a statement, the ministry added that the death toll included 3,658 children and 2,290 women.

Israel’s bombardment of the enclave has not ceased, with a health ministry official saying a maternity unit was among those struck.

Here are the latest updates over the past few hours, as the impact of the conflict continues to resonate beyond the region’s borders:

  • At least 15 Israeli soldiers have been killed in over 24 hours of Gaza fighting

  • Yemen’s Houthis said they launched another drone strike into Israeli territory and said they would continue operations until 'Israeli aggression' against Gaza ends

  • The UN Human Rights Office has warned that the repeated strikes on Jabalia refugee camp could amount to ‘war crimes’

  • The US has confirmed that it has started evacuating its citizens from the Gaza Strip

  • A Likud MP called for Gaza to be 'erased from the face of the earth'

  • Jordan summoned its ambassador to Israel over Gaza attacks

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