LIVE | Israel-Hamas War Day 26: Rafah border opens; Gaza links cut off again

Over the past few weeks, thousands of Lebanese civilians have evacuated southern Lebanon on their own initiative, out of fear that Hezbollah will bring war upon them. Funerals are being held in Shiite villages in southern Lebanon for Shiites who were sent by Nasrallah to…

— Israel Defense Forces (@IDF) October 31, 2023

Extremely concerning reports of airstrikes in the vicinity of the Turkish-Palestinian Friendship Hospital in the last two days. The hospital is the main cancer centre in the Gaza Strip. Services have been severely reduced because of cut-off of electricity and restricted entry… pic.twitter.com/DnqeTjHUwH

— WHO in occupied Palestinian territory (@WHOoPt) October 31, 2023

People, including #children, are resorting to non-potable water sources.UNICEF is calling for a safe, sustained and unimpeded access of humanitarian aid, including #water, food, medical supplies, and fuel. pic.twitter.com/f2e0q6IsLo

— UNICEF Palestine (@UNICEFpalestine) October 31, 2023

“We don’t want to die.”I had the sad privilege of speaking to families in Gaza over the phone this morning. What they’ve endured since October 7 is beyond devastating. And when an 8-year-old tells you that she doesn’t want to die, it’s hard not to feel helpless.

— Martin Griffiths (@UNReliefChief) October 31, 2023

I am deeply alarmed by the intensification of the conflict between Israel and Hamas and other Palestinian armed groups in Gaza.With too many Israeli and Palestinian lives already lost, this escalation only increases the immense suffering of civilians.

— António Guterres (@antonioguterres) October 31, 2023

The level of humanitarian assistance that has been allowed into Gaza up to this point is completely inadequate.I reiterate my call for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire & for unimpeded access to be granted, consistently, safely & to scale.

— António Guterres (@antonioguterres) October 31, 2023

"My brothers in arms, the residents of Be'eri, Sderot, Nir Oz, Kfar Aza and the towns in the Western Negev and the with them rest of the Israeli people. Everyone is watching us at this moment. Like myself they trust you and believe in you." Thank you to our brave women and… pic.twitter.com/63TYDahINU

— Israel ישראל 🇮🇱 (@Israel) October 31, 2023

Gaza: Thousands of children have been killed in airstrikes over the last three weeks, with many others missing & feared dead.UN humanitarians warn that millions of children are suffering without basic essentials & face a lifetime of trauma. https://t.co/ZdQzb8PeZH pic.twitter.com/gonCC5IuB9

— United Nations (@UN) October 31, 2023

Listen to IDF International Spokesperson Lt. Col. Richard Hecht explain the current situation in Gaza.“We have hostages inside Gaza, we can’t forget that…Has the Red Cross met these people? Have they gone to see them?” pic.twitter.com/JyyqdMgbVG

— Israel Defense Forces (@IDF) October 31, 2023