News on the Israel-Hamas conflict on Saturday 13 April, live.
• the 184th day of war: 33,634 dead in Gaza and 75,933 wounded since 7 October.
• UN Security Council: Israel does more for Gaza.
• The USA: Imminent attack by Iran against Israel.
• WSJ: Most of the hostages in Gaza are feared dead.
04.55 am – At least ten dead in Israel’s raid in the Gaza Strip
At least 10 civilians were killed and dozens more injured in Israeli shelling that targeted several areas of the Gaza Strip on Friday. This was reported by the Palestinian agency Wafa. The Israeli army launched a raid on a house belonging to the Al-Assi family in Zarqa, central Gaza, killing at least five civilians and wounding 30 others. Two civilians were killed and many others were killed. were injured in an Israeli bombing north of the Nuseirat camp, in the center of the Gaza Strip. Medical sources said several civilians, mostly children and women, were killed and others injured following a raid in Beit Hanoun. Israeli tanks and military vehicles then raided a house belonging to the Abu Sameh family, on the Mekki roundabout in Maghazi camp, in the Central Strip.
04.21 am – CNN from US sources: Iran has armed at least 100 missiles
The United States has seen an increase in military movements inside Iran ahead of a possible attack on Israel. This was reported by CNN, citing US administration sources. The United States reports at least one hundred variable trajectory missiles already armed. The Iranians want to avenge Israel’s attack on their embassy in Damascus two weeks ago, which resulted in, among others, the death of two senior representatives of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard. The target of the attacks would be multiple targets within Israel and the risk that Tehran’s allies could be involved in the operation.
03.56 am – Tehran’s allies could also be involved in the attack
The United States expects Iran to carry out attacks against multiple targets inside Israel and that Tehran’s allies may be involved in the operation. A senior Biden administration official and a source close to US intelligence reported this to CNN.
03.43 am – According to US intelligence, the threat is very clear and credible
US officials told CNN that such an attack could occur within the week. According to sources close to intelligence, the United States has observed movements of military assets in Iran, including drones and cruise missiles, signaling the danger of an attack on Israeli targets from within its territory. A source – cited by the broadcaster – reported that the United States had observed Iran preparing at least 100 cruise missiles. It is unclear whether Iran is preparing to strike from its territory as part of an initial attack, or whether it is moving to try to dissuade Israel or the United States from conducting a possible counterattack on its territory. The threat is very clear and credible, one of the sources said. They have put the foundation in place to lead the attack now. They’re just waiting for the right moment. Biden spoke to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu about the threat of an Iranian attack during a phone call last week. A direct attack on Israel by Iran is one of the worst scenarios for which the Biden administration is preparing, as it would lead to a rapid escalation of an already dramatic situation in the Middle East. Such an attack could lead to the war between Israel and Hamas escalating into a broader regional conflict, something Biden has long sought to avoid. Biden receives briefings several times a day on the situation, Kirby explained. Kirby said Friday that U.S. officials are in constant communication with their Israeli counterparts on the issue and that steps are underway to ensure Israel is able to defend itself. Meanwhile, US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken had telephone conversations with his Egyptian and Jordanian colleagues.
3.40am – Biden: My expectation that Iran’s attack will happen soon
Iran will attack Israel sooner or later. The alarm was raised by Joe Biden, in a press conference at the White House. “I don’t want to go into classified information, but my expectation is that it will happen soon,” replied the President of the United States. And to those who asked him what his message to Iran is right now, Biden replied: Don’t do it. We are dedicated to the defense of Israel. We will support Israel, we will help defend Israel, and Iran will not succeed, the head of the White House assured.
The United States will attempt to intercept any weapons fired at Israel if it can be done, two US officials told CNN, and they do not expect Iran or its proxies to attack US forces as part of their retaliation, but are shifting resources to every eventuality. It would be imprudent if we did not examine our position in the region to ensure we are adequately prepared, Kirby said.
03.30 am – US Intelligence: Iran is repositioning missiles and drones in its territory
Iranian forces are moving and repositioning several military assets, including drones and cruise missiles, within its national territory. US intelligence sources reported this to the CNN broadcaster. The move, according to the sources, could anticipate a possible attack against Israel from Iranian territory, after the bombing of Tehran’s consulate in Damascus, Syria. Alternatively, the provision could be aimed at strengthening the country’s deterrence capacity, in view of an attack against Israel which would provoke a new retaliation by Israel and its allies. One of the sources said Iran had 100 cruise missiles ready to launch.
April 13, 2024 (modified April 13, 2024 | 04:56)
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