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Morning update: Day 133 of Israel's war on Gaza

16 February 2024 06:14 GMT

Good morning Middle East Eye readers, 

Here are the latest developments from Israel's war on Gaza, which enters day 132 today: 

  • The United Nations human rights office has said that it is “deeply worried” about the Israeli raid carried out on Nasser Hospital in southern Gaza

  • Benjamin Netanyahu has said that “Israel outright rejects international dictates” and a peace deal will only be reached “through direct negotiations” between Israel and the parties 

  • Netanyahu’s comments came after a call with Joe Biden, where the US president reiterated his warning that Israel should not go ahead with its assault on Rafah without a credible plan to ensure the safety of Palestinian civilians

  • The Israel Defense Forces announces a soldier was killed fighting in southern Gaza, raising the death toll in the ground offensive against Hamas to 234

  • Fearing mass exodus from Gaza, Egypt building massive Sinai enclosure for fleeing Palestinians