tv [untitled] November 16, 2023 2:00pm-2:31pm IRST
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press see these news and brief israel presses ahead with its attack on gaza hospital which is turned into the focal point. of its deadly raids in the besieg territory. according to health officials in gazas rayny army's bulldozers and tanks have destroyed parts of the southern entrance to the medical complex. a un agency says out of 24 hospitals in the north of the war toron gaza strip only one is now receiving patients. it says 18 hospitals have been shut down while another five are providing limited care. the palistinian red cross is also unable to help those were trapped under the rough. lebanons has moving
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fires rockets and precision guided missiles at seven israely military sites and supported the palestinian residence, palestinian resistance rather in the besiege. gaza stripped said the missiles directly hit their targets causing casualties among the regime's forces. in washington pro palestine rally turns violent as protesters and police face stuff outside the democratic national headquarters. was called for seasefire and gas also in britain's capital london and jordan's capital ammon protesters condemned his raidy raids on al sheifa hospital as well as us support for the regime's atrocities. a former state department official says leading us officials willfully ignore israeli war crimes in the besige gaza strip over domestic policy concerns. josh paul says many officials are disturbed by israel's actions, of but turn a blind eye to rules governing us on.
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kabudsim, hailed by many israelis as paradisiacal havens, stand as enduring symbols of resilience and human ingenuity. these lands were originally owned by palestinians, but now these kabutsim have transformed into the hubs of industry and agriculture for the israelis. kubud seam feature lush gardens, fertile fields and modern amenities. a stroll through these paradisiacal spaces reveals a blend of fragrant. flowers and joyful children creating an atmosphere of peace and prosperity. inhabitants enjoy a high standard of living with quality homes, excellent schools and healthcare services. meanwhile, just few miles away lies the gaza strip, where a markedly contrasting reality unfolds.
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the people of gaza have endured a protracted period of severe hardship, grappling with profound deprivation due to the constraints imposed upon them by israel. even the simple act of fishing along their shores has become an arduous endeavor, burdened by stringent restrictions in caused by israelis. however, on saturday, october 7th, the calm in kabutsiem was shattered when hamas fighters mounted daring challenge to israel's perceived military might, altering the world's perception of the situation. the skies, usually pristine, became cloaked in smoke as paragliders bearing these fighters of swooped down. simultaneously on the ground, a relentless way. of heavily armed fighters,
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many on motorcycles, followed bulldozers that brazenly breached the fortified fences, separating israel from gaza. this wasn't all. the lightning quick multi-proged ambush also included dozens of hamas fighters on motor boats who descended upon israeli beaches. they stormed into cities, catching israeli soldiers off guard and leaving settlers in a state of shock. this was not the iron dome they had envisioned. israel's iron dome serves as a shield against relentless rocket attacks, safeguarding settlers from groups like hamas and hizbullah, equipped with a... advanced radar and tracking systems, it detects and intercepts incoming rockets, claiming to have success rate of approximately 90%. during a recent visit by open ai ceo sam oltmann to tel aviv university, israel made deliberate effort to
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showcase its technological prowous, presenting innovations like the iron dome as a display of pride, even if it may not have been as groundbreaking as suggested. israel has wielded the... not only as defense mechanism, but also as a diplomatic tool, projecting an image of security and deterrence on the global stage. other nations such as south korea have sought to develop similar missile systems. saturday october 7th marked pivotal moment in israeli history as the palestinian resistance group hamas executed an extraordinary multi-faceted attack, employing a calculated campaign of deception. hamas managed to catch israel off guard with devastating assault. their forces, utilizing bulldozers, hand gliders and motorbikes confronted the formidable israeli military. this saturday assault represents the most significant breach in israel since the arab army's 1973 conflict. it came after
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two years of careful planning by hamas, marked by a military secrecy and convincing israel that they sought no confrontation. israel acknowledges being taken by surprise by attack timed to coincide with the jewish sabbath and a religious holiday. major neir dinar, spokesperson for the israeli military admitted they surprised us and they came fast from many spots, both from the air and the ground and the sea. israeli chief of staff, liwtenant general hurtsier levy has also publicly acknowledged shortcomings related to the hamas operation. here's how the operation. was executed. an initial barage included two stages. in the first stage, more than 3,000 rockets rain down on various israeli settlements within a mere six hours. these targeted barracks, outposts and
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checkpoints, forcing israeli soldiers to seek refuge. during the second stage, additional 2000 rockets were launched, primarily target. the same objectives, the rockets streak through the sky and began raining down on specific targets in israel, after penetrating the iron dome, inflicting extensive damage and casualties, it instilled a profound sense of fear prompting thousands of israelis to urgently seek refuge, but this was merely a diversion, the prelude to a meticulously coordinated operation as the resistance fighters, aided by first-person view drones and grenades, systematically seized dozens of observation towers held by the israelis, their complex operation unfolded. in the next phase, over 25 barracks and out postts fell
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under their control, achieving all their objectives with impressive success. in this critical phase, they captured the karim shalom military site. leading to the destruction of several merkavar tanks and the apprehension of their crews. many of these tanks were from the site and numerous seas trophies were transported back to gaza. simultaneously with paragliders, they managed to bypass the formidable israeli military fortifications erected along the gaza borders and launch assaults from unexpected directions. by neutralizing these fortifications. they paved the way for other fighters to strike israeli outposts. this strategic approach allowed them to penetrate up to 25 miles deep into the occupied territories on the very first day of the operation. video footage shared on social
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media captured the dramatic scene of hamas fighters descending via paragliders near one these so-called paradises named raim kaboot located approximately 3.3 miles from the wall that demarcates the boundary between gaza and southern occupied territories, as the next phase started. hamas fighters executed a swift and high. really precise operation, successfully capturing various camps and kabutsim all at once. they advance towards kaboots beiri, taking advantage of the early morning hours when many israelis either sought shelter from the ongoing rocket attacks or were asleep. other destinations included the nahar oz camp where robust israeli resistance was met, but eventually overcome, yielding significant trophies transported to gaza. as they pushed toward cuffa aza, the fighters encountered determined resistance. capturing this
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location proved a formidable challenge, but they persevered, securing kafa aza, and acquiring numerous trophies for transport to gaza. strategically crucial was the areer crossing, major entrance to gaza. the wide expanse provided numerous trophies and many israeli officers lost their lives or... captured. with captured bulldozers, the fighters disrupted the walls and fences of the gaza strip at multiple locations, disorienting israeli forces and impeeding their strength and reaction times. as barriers were breached, the fighters started the next phase of the attack, simultaneously advancing into urban areas and capturing police stations. in the city of sterot, they took control of the police outpost. inflicting heavy casualties on israeli personnel. ashcalon was another important
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target. the resistance fighters marched through its streets, their actions vividly documented in history. this marks the moment when a new element came into play, the speed boats. a floatilla of vessels participated in the audacious assault on ashkelalon, and some them reached its shores. here, the indomitable resistance fight. found themselves at the gates of the ziki military base overloocking the city's shores. meanwhile other hamas forces reached the city of offakim. the police station fell along with trophies and prisoners before they proceeded to mishmar hangev where resistance encountered minimal opposition. throughout the operation the israels retreated suffering heavy casualties along roads 34 and 25. mass operation has so far killed more than 1400 israeli soldiers and settlers. the list of
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confirmed lost israeli equipment was filled with numerous military vehicles, including tanks, tactical vehicles and bulldozers. these figures based on available footage, may in reality, be at least one-third higher accounting for statistical error. palestinian fighters are reported to have successfully neutralized four. israeli military helicopters using rocket launchers. additionally, the incorporation of rad anti-tank missiles into their arsenal indicates the comprehensive readiness of palestinian forces for urban warfare scenarios. within hours of the attack that shocked the world, israeli prime minister benjamin netanyahu was calling it a dark day and declaring war on hamas. in attempt to mend its damaged reputation, israel imposed a
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complete siege on gaza, severing access to water, food and electricity for its 2.2 million residents. israel has officially affirmed its commitment to the disbandment of the hamas administration, a commitment that faces substantial hurdles. chief among these challenges is the apprehension of potential hostilities with hezbullah. any further incursion into the gaza strip take place. veteran war correspondent elijah magnier believes that israel was ill prepared for a confrontation with hamas, let alone the prospect of engaging hizbullah. in his analysis, israel approaches this situation with considerable apprehension, as there is a looming concern that hizbullah, based in lebanon, may initiate a secondary conflict on the northern front. despite a the bombardment campaign of unprecedented intensity, israel has struggled to halt the rocket attacks by
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hamas, or weaken the military capabilities of the resistance group. falling short of their initial objectives, israel has initiated sustained aerial bombardment campaign targeting the civilian population in gaza. this relentless assault has taken a devastating toll on the lives of palestinians with a tragic loss of thousands, primarily women and... children and leaving thousands more injured. amid israel's sustained bombardment of gaza, a deepening humanitarian crisis confronts the palestinian population as desperate. needed aid remains inaccessible to this besieged enclave. the situation within gaza's hospitals is growing increasingly dire with severe shortage of fuel for emergency generators, as reported by the united nations. furthermore a critical water outage has exacerbated the proliferation of communicable diseases in
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gaza. in light of the evolving circumstances, the task of rehabilitating israel's... tarnished image has become a formidable challenge, and achieving a swift resolution may prove elusive. in this context, the leader of iran's islamic revolution, ayatollah sayid ali khamenei, shared a tweet in hebrew drawing attention from over 3 million people. in his tweet he emphasized the irreparable nature of israel's defeat in the october 7th incident, both in terms of military and intelligence. he stated, everyone acknowledged the defeat, but the irreparable aspect is of greater significance. he went to state, i would argue that this saismic event has succeeded in dismantling some of the fundamental underpinnings of the usurping regimes governance, elements that are not easily reconstructed. in the wake of the recent conflicts, story of shifting dynamics
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unfolds, one that has far reaching implications for israel and its standing. on the world stage. israel has long rested a foundation of soft power, narrative woven around the bedrock of security, meticulously crafted over decades. institutions like the mossard, shinbet and idf have played a pivotal role in maintaining this sense of security. however, the recent war challenge the very essence of this narrative. israeli settlers found themselves grappling with level of security they had not encountered in years. at the heart of israel's strength is its diverse settlers, comprising immigrants drawn to the occupied lands by the promise of stability, peace and safety. the majority of israel settlers are immigrants or descendants of immigrants, and the regime has continuously sought to attract jewish communities from around the world. however,
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the unprecedented hamas operation and the significant loss of israeli lives. have cast a shadow over this image. the prospect of reverse migration among non-native settlers presents a new and unsettling threat to israel's existence. this sentiment is echoed in the words of israeli officials, during a closed meeting on emergency preparedness, major general raffi milo of the israeli military's home front command, in the presence of israeli minister for military affairs, yoav gallant and other senior officials offered a assessment, we failed in guarding the southern front. the recent war has also showcased the resilience of the resistance forces. their ability to respond proportionally to the actions of israel has reached a critical juncture. notably deep-seated political divisions in israeli politics triggered extensive public protests, lasting for months, reflecting a deep rift
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among the israelis. also, reports of soldiers from the elite. bolani brigade, engaging in rioting during a training session, indicated growing discontent within the israeli military with prospects of resolution appearing uncertain. the story takes a turn as the enormous defeat suffered by israel emboldens the palestinian people and other nations and resistance groups in the region. a surge of energy inspired by israel's vulnerability further undermines its position in the complex geopolitical landscape. for israel, the journey towards building a reputation and security infrastructure has been a costly one, spanning decades. however, these investments have been dramatically eroded and squandered in the crusable of the recent conflict, leaving the israelis facing a complex and uncertain future. much like the
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iconic parable of the emperor in the timeless tale of the emperor's new clothes, israel's. formerly unshakable perception of invincibility and strength has now been unequivocally shattered. in the wake of the conflict, israel confronts a future characterized by complexity and uncertainty, revealing a host of vulnerabilities and challenges that may prove insurmountable in the days ahead.
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the headlines, a un agency says only one hospital is now functioning in the northern part of the besieg gaza strip as israel presses ahead with its attacks on alshifa hospital. us police attack pro-palestinian protesters rouling outside the democratic national headquarters in washington making a number of arrests. and in the uk, nearly a third of the labor party islammakers defy their leader to back the gaza ceesfire motion as a pro-palestinian demo is held outside parliament.
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