The Israel Defence Forces says its troops were fired at from the entrance to the al Quds hospital in Gaza after Hamas fighters 'embedded' themselves among civilians but the 'terrorist squad' was 'subsequently eliminated'. UNRWA says it has run out of fuel to supply Gaza hospitals.
Ireland's deputy premier has announced he will travel to Israel and the occupied Palestinian territory later this week.Micheal Martin, who is also foreign affairs minister, will also travel to Egypt as part of the visit.Speaking at the Foreign Affairs Council in Brussels this morning, Mr Martin said: 'The situation in the region is at a critical point, with a catastrophic humanitarian situation in Gaza and continued risks of regional escalation.
'In Egypt, I hope to meet with foreign minister Sameh Shoukry and secretary general of the Arab League, Aboul Gheit.'In Israel, I plan to see foreign minister Eli Cohen and hope also to visit the south of Israel and the communities that were devastated by the October 7 attacks.'He said he was scheduled to meet foreign minister Riyad al Maliki in the occupied Palestinian territory, adding that he 'hopes' to see Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas.
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