As the conflict enters its 19th day, Israel intensifies its aerial attacks on Gaza, launching more than 700 airstrikes in the past three days. On Monday night alone, 704 casualties were reported. Video footage from Quds News Network shows recent Israeli air raids near Al Wafa Hospital, putting the hospital in danger of destruction. The continuous shelling of the enclave has wiped out entire neighborhoods with more than 42 percent of all housing units destroyed, according to the United Nations (UN). The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) are offering Gaza residents financial incentives to reveal the locations of hostages. This follows the recent release of hostages Nurit Cooper and Yocheved Lifshitz after negotiations involving Egypt and Qatar. Two American women were also released by Hamas on 20 October. US military advisers have urged Israel to refrain from launching a full-scale ground assault on Gaza. Meanwhile, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu seemed to indicate on Tuesday, 24 October, that a ground offensive was still being considered. Happening Today Update 8: Libya’s east-based parliament has called on the government to halt oil exports to nations that support Israel if it doesn’t cease its…
