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The Jabalia refugee camp in the Gaza Strip was struck by an Israeli airstrike on 1 November 2023, marking the second consecutive day of attacks. The strike targeted a Hamas command-and-control complex, according to Israel’s military.
An anti-tank guided missile struck an armoured vehicle in northern Gaza, killing eleven Israeli soldiers and wounding several others. Seven of the deceased were from the Givati Brigade.
Israel's military and Shin Bet rescued an IDF private held by Hamas after the group attacked the Nahal Oz base on 7 October. The soldier was recovered during a ground operation overnight.
Israel's ambassador to the United Nations, Gilad Erdan, calls on countries to cease funding the body after the UN General Assembly passed a non-binding resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza.
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk announces Starlink will be offered in Gaza to aid organizations after Israel disrupted most communication and internet services. Israel says it will prevent the use of the system.
Thousands of Gazan workers employed in Israel have gone missing since October 7 amid a campaign of mass arrests. Human rights groups and trade unions report that some were detained in military facilities in the West Bank following revocation of their work permits.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan urged Israel to halt attacks on Gaza, citing targeted civilians and a worsening humanitarian situation. The UN health chief reported ongoing communication blackouts affecting medical response.