Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:35am on 30 Oct 2023,Monday International
The largest aid convoy since the Israel-Hamas war began entered Gaza Sunday with nearly three dozen trucks, but workers said it falls far short of dire needs as the Palestinian death toll passed 8,000. Communications were restored after intense Israeli strikes Friday knocked out networks. Israel has restricted aid entry since over 1,400 died in Israel after Hamas's October 7 attack. The International Criminal Court prosecutor visiting the Rafah crossing, called civilian suffering profound but didn't accuse Israel of war crimes, instead blaming Hamas for the egregious attack violating international law. Israel said it struck over 450 militant targets in 24 hours as its infantry pursues a "second stage," aiming to destroy Hamas. Plumes of smoke continue to rise over bombarded Gaza City amid the unrelenting Israeli bombardment and blockade leaving residents lacking essentials.
