Search Operation
Thursday saw intensive searches by Israeli commandos throughout every building and floor of Gaza’s Al Shifa hospital, according to a military official. The operation is motivated by the belief in well-concealed terrorist infrastructure within the complex, although the official declined to be named.
The latest updates reveal a grim toll from Israeli strikes in Gaza since October 7, with at least 11,470 casualties. The count, however, remains stagnant for days due to the collapse of the health system amid ongoing Israeli attacks. In contrast, Israel reports a death toll of more than 1,200 from Hamas’s attacks.
Israeli strikes persist across Gaza, causing a communications blackout as the main telecommunications provider ran out of fuel for its generators. Ashraf al-Qudra, spokesman for the Health Ministry in Gaza, warns of the imminent danger faced by thousands of women, children, and the sick and wounded during Israel’s continued raid on Al Shifa for a third night, aimed at locating an elusive Hamas command and control center.
In the occupied West Bank, Israeli forces arrested two paramedics and ordered the evacuation of Ibn Sina Hospital during the latest raid, as reported by the Palestinian news agency Wafa.
Addressing the international dimension, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau shared on social media that he discussed the situation in Israel, Gaza, and the West Bank with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese during the APEC Summit in San Francisco. Overall, Israeli commandos intensify the search operation in every building and floor of Gaza’s Al Shifa hospital, revealing ongoing developments.
Government Announces Gas Price Hike In January 2024
Meanwhile,
In a decisive move, the caretaker government has opted to raise gas prices in January 2024, citing the surge in fuel usage during the approaching winter season. Interim Finance Minister Shamshad Akhtar conveyed this decision to Islamabad reporters, linking it to discussions about the International Monetary Fund (IMF) program.
During Wednesday’s announcement, the international lender and Pakistan reached a staff-level agreement, paving the way for a $700 million disbursement under the first review of a $3 billion standby arrangement, pending approval from the Fund’s Executive Board.
