Palestinian pizzeria destroyed after ad mocking kidnapped grandmother
Israeli forces completely destroyed a Palestinian pizzeria in response to its use of a photograph of a kidnapped grandmother in a disrespectful advertisement.
A Palestinian pizzeria in Israel was completely destroyed by Israelis as a response to an advertisement that mocked a kidnapped grandmother.
In a recorded video from the town of Huwara in the West Bank, a bulldozer can be observed forcefully colliding with the building and subsequently dismantling it as it moves in reverse.
The central command of the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) issued the directive to demolish the pizzeria.
The advertisement seemed to ridicule an older woman who was taken hostage by terrorists a week ago in the midst of Hamas’s assault on Israel. It displayed a picture of her alongside a photograph of a pizza.
The restaurant owner was reportedly arrested in the past for throwing a rock at an Israeli settler, but the charges were subsequently dismissed.
The Eiffel Bakery and Supermarket issued an apology on Facebook, stating that they were unaware of the origin of the photograph.
The advert appeared to mock an elderly woman kidnapped by terrorists a week ago during Hamas ‘s attack on Israel, showing an image of her next to a photo of a pizza
In a video captured in the town of Huwara in the West Bank, a bulldozer was observed forcefully colliding with the structure and subsequently dismantling it while moving in reverse.
We deeply apologize for the uploaded picture. It completely slipped our minds and we did not anticipate it.
We have encountered an attempt to cause harm towards us. Our stance is firmly against causing harm to individuals, particularly women, and our only desire is to earn a livelihood with respect and coexist peacefully with everyone.
We deeply apologize to the members of the impacted family and any other individuals who were affected.
Israel stated that over 150 individuals were captured during Hamas’ unexpected assault on October 7th.
Horrifying footage showed women being marched into vehicles, bloodied and bruised, often with their hands bound behind their backs. Images showed Israeli pensioners taken into the Gaza Strip on golf carts and families forced into trucks.
Yesterday, Hamas reported that Israeli fighter jets had targeted five locations resulting in the death of 13 hostages, including foreigners.
The al-Qassam Brigades, Hamas’s military wing, warned this week that ‘every targeting of our people without warning will be met with the execution of one of the civilian hostages’.
The United Nations announced today that over 1,300 buildings in the Gaza Strip have been demolished following a week of intense bombing from Israeli forces.
The humanitarian agency OCHA of the United Nations reported that a total of 5,540 housing units in those structures were demolished, while approximately 3,750 additional residences suffered such severe damage that they became uninhabitable.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has stated that the ongoing airstrikes are only the initial phase of Israel’s response to Hamas, following the death of over 1,300 individuals caused by Hamas fighters a week ago.
The Palestinian health ministry reported that over 1,900 people in Gaza, predominantly civilians and including over 600 children, have lost their lives due to missile attacks in the heavily populated area.
OCHA stated that the Gaza Ministry of Public Works reported the destruction of 1,324 buildings, including both residential and non-residential structures, which accounted for a total of 5,540 housing units.
‘Another 3,743 housing units have been damaged beyond repair and rendered uninhabitable.’
An additional 55,000 housing units have experienced partial damage.
Another image showed a woman, who is being held hostage, holding a gun and putting her hands up in a peace sign alongside a member of Hamas in a balaclava
On Saturday, October 7, 2023, Palestinians moved an Israeli civilian who had been captured from Kibbutz Kfar Azza to the Gaza Strip.
On October 7, 2023, Palestinians move an Israeli civilian, who has been captured, from Kibbutz Kfar Azza to the Gaza Strip.
By the end of Thursday, the UN had observed and documented over 423,000 individuals who were forced to leave their residences in the Gaza Strip.
Israel issued a warning, stating that approximately 1.1 million individuals residing in the northern part of the area should promptly relocate to the southern region in anticipation of an upcoming ground attack.
OCHA stated that, by 1800 GMT on Friday, it is estimated that tens of thousands of individuals have escaped.
The exact number of internally displaced persons in the Gaza Strip is currently unknown, according to the statement.
According to the Palestinian health ministry, it reported that the vehicles carrying individuals who were leaving the northern area were targeted, resulting in the deaths of over 40 individuals and causing injuries to 150 others.
These occurrences caused numerous individuals to give up on their attempts to evacuate and go back to their residences.
Initially, there were no designated safe paths for individuals to follow the orders and move towards the south. Numerous individuals, including families, were forced to escape on foot.
According to OCHA, the majority of individuals in the Gaza Strip currently lack access to safe drinking water.
People are resorting to consuming brackish water from agricultural wells as a final option, which is causing significant worries regarding the potential spread of waterborne illnesses.
According to OCHA, airstrikes have caused damage to six water wells, three water pumping stations, one water reservoir, and one desalination plant. These facilities provided water to more than 1,100,000 individuals.
A young girl from Palestine is among the vehicles escaping Gaza in anticipation of a forthcoming ground invasion.
Yesterday, Palestinians embarked on a dangerous voyage heading south from the southern Gaza Strip.
Within a span of less than a week, the war had resulted in the displacement of approximately 300,000 individuals.
In Khan Younis, located in the southern Gaza Strip, Palestinians are searching for victims buried under debris following Israeli airstrikes. This is occurring amidst the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian Islamist organization Hamas.
On Friday morning, the Israeli military issued an evacuation order to the residents living north of Wadi Gaza, instructing them to relocate south. This directive would entail the displacement of approximately 1.1 million individuals, including the entire population of Gaza City and its neighboring areas.
According to the statement, the complete power outage has severely impacted crucial health, water, and sanitation services, pushing them towards a state of collapse. Additionally, it has worsened the issue of food insecurity.
According to the Israeli government, over 1,300 Israelis, primarily civilians, lost their lives in the Hamas attack. Additionally, approximately 1,500 Hamas militants were killed in the conflict.
Today, Palestinians in northern Gaza hurriedly left their homes as the Israeli military instructed almost half of the population to move towards the south. The military also conducted small-scale ground operations in preparation for an anticipated land offensive. This action comes a week after Hamas launched a violent and extensive attack on Israel.
Israel once again used social media and distributed leaflets from the air to urge approximately 1 million residents to relocate to the southern region, while Hamas encouraged people to remain in their homes.
The United Nations and humanitarian organizations have expressed concerns about the potential consequences of a swift mass departure, as it would result in immense human suffering. This includes the inability of hospital patients and other individuals to find alternative accommodations.
As Israeli airstrikes persisted in bombarding the small, besieged territory of Gaza City, families with their belongings crammed into cars, trucks, and donkey carts, filling up a main road as they tried to escape.
According to Palestinian witnesses, Israel targeted moving vehicles heading towards the south, resulting in the death of over 70 individuals as reported by Hamas.
The Israeli military has not provided any statements regarding the attacks. However, they did share a message in Arabic on social media, stating that Palestinians can safely travel along two specific routes between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. local time.
Yesterday, a large number of Israeli Merkava battle tanks entered Gaza as part of their preparations for a comprehensive ground invasion.
Yesterday, there was an Israeli strike in the southern Gaza Strip, causing smoke to ascend above the buildings.
Earlier this week, the remains of buildings were struck by an Israeli airstrike in Jabalia, Gaza strip.
On October 14, 2023, in Khan Yunis located in the southern Gaza Strip, a Palestinian man is seen carrying a girl who has been injured as a result of an Israeli strike.
The military stated that its soldiers carried out brief incursions into Gaza in order to engage with militants and search for evidence of approximately 150 individuals, including men, women, and children, who were taken captive during Hamas’ unexpected attack on southern Israel on October 7th.
The evacuation order is in effect for the entire Gaza City, which is the residence of hundreds of thousands of Palestinians.
The military of Israel has announced its intention to attack hidden Hamas locations underground. However, there are concerns among Palestinians and certain Egyptian officials that Israel’s true objective is to force the people of Gaza to leave via the southern border with Egypt.
The unprecedented directive was urged by the U.N. to be reversed by Israel.
Families residing in Gaza encountered distressing choices when determining whether to remain or depart.
Gaza has been subjected to Israeli airstrikes that have completely destroyed city blocks, resulting in a near-total power outage and a blockade preventing access to essential resources such as food, water, and medical supplies.
