GAZA: Israel encircled Gaza with one and a half million soldiers and tanks ahead of the ground war. As part of airstrikes, 600 combat aircraft are being used. Israel claimed to have killed Hamas' Finance Minister Jawad Abu Shamala and Politburo member Zakaria Abu in a drone attack early yesterday.

Hamas has threatened to kill the hostages if the attack is not stopped. The Israelis were also given an ultimatum to evacuate the Gaza city of Ashkelon. Israel has revealed that at least 150 people, including women, have been taken hostage.

The unofficial estimate is that 3,000 people were killed on both sides. An Israeli military spokesman announced that 1,500 bodies of Hamas militants were recovered from the Gaza border. It is reported that the number of people killed by Hamas terrorists who invaded Israel on Saturday reached one thousand. The Israeli army has taken control of the Gaza border after killing the terrorists. Videos were also released showing terrorists being chased by the army and shot down.

Israel struck 1,290 Hamas positions in Gaza last night with airstrikes. 100 centers in Al Furqan were bombed.

On Monday night, Hamas's military spokesman threatened to kill every hostage for every attack on Gaza, which would be broadcast live.

Netanyahu dials Modi

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu on Tuesday called Prime Minister Narendra Modi and explained the latest situation. The security of about twenty thousand Indians was also assured. Modi reiterated that India stands with Israel and said that terrorism will not be accepted anywhere in the world.

Israel's aim

Destroy Hamas completely

Free the hostages if possible

Completely Judaize Gaza and the West Bank

Mahmood Abbas to Russia

In the context of US military aid to Israel, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas sought Russia's help and will visit Moscow soon. Yesterday, the US, UK, France, Germany and Italy issued a joint statement in support of Israel.