Israel-Hamas War Day 18 Live | Israel steps up attack; death toll rapidly rising
Fears of a widening war grow as Israel strikes targets in occupied West Bank, Syria, and Lebanon and trades fire with Hezbollah militant group
Israel is escalating its bombardment of targets in the Gaza Strip ahead of an expected ground invasion against Hamas militants. The war is rapidly raising the death toll in Gaza, and the US fears the fighting could spark a wider conflict in the region.
Gaza’s 2.3 million people have been running out of food, water and medicine since Israel sealed off the territory following the Hamas attack on Israeli towns Oct. 7. The aid convoys allowed into Gaza so far have carried a fraction of what's needed, and the UN said distribution will have to stop if there's no fuel for the trucks.
Israel extends start of academic year
The start of the academic year at Israel’s universities and colleges has been delayed again, this time by nearly a month, suggesting the country is expecting extended fighting in the Gaza Strip.
The academic year initially had been scheduled to begin October 19. After two previous delays, the Association of University Heads decided that studies won't begin until December 3, Israel Army Radio reported.
(With agency inputs)
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Third convoy of aid arrives in Gaza: UN
A third small aid convoy from Egypt has entered Gaza, where the population of 2.3 million has been running out of food, water and medicine under Israel's two-week seal.
Juliette Touma, director of communications for the UN's Palestinian refugee agency, confirmed the arrival of the convoy “with 20 trucks” in Gaza on Monday to The Associated Press, but provided no other details. (AP)
