Over 500 people were killed at al-Ahli Arab Hospital, Palestinian authorities have said | he World Health Organization (WHO) has denounced the attack on a Gaza hospital that killed at least 500 people on Tuesday, calling for “immediate” protection of civilians in the Palestinian territory. Israel has denied responsibility for the strike and blamed Hamas. The WHO 💬 “strongly condemns the attack on Al Ahli Arab Hospital in north Gaza,” said the organizations’ head, Dr. Tedros Adhenom Ghebreyesus. “We call for the immediate protection of civilians and health care, and for the evacuation orders to be reversed.” An Israeli airstrike killed more than 500 Palestinians, both patients and civilians seeking shelter, while “hundreds” more remain under the rubble, according to the Health Ministry in Gaza.

■ Минздрав Газы сообщил о 500 погибших в результате удара Израиля по больнице (RG.ru)

■ Dmitry Medvedev (Deputy Chairman of the Russian Security Council) | The monstrous attack on the hospital in the Gaza Strip is certainly a war crime. And the final responsibility for it lies with those who cynically capitalize on wars in different countries and on different continents. Who recklessly hand out huge sums of money for weapons, loading their military-industrial complex. Who falsely broadcast their global mission to protect democratic values. The United States of America. (T)

Tzipi Hotovely argued that Hamas was responsible for the wellbeing of Palestinian civilians | The Israeli ambassador to London has denied that a humanitarian crisis is unfolding in Gaza, arguing that the Palestinian militant group Hamas must “pay the price” for attacking Israeli civilians. Asked by Sky News about the situation in Gaza on Monday, Tzipi Hotovely replied: “There is no humanitarian crisis.” On Thursday ["Israel"] ordered over 1 million Palestinian civilians to evacuate to the southern part of the densely populated territory. The UN and human rights groups condemned the evacuation order. Stephane Dujarric, spokesman for UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres, warned that it would bring “devastating humanitarian consequences.” ● [A]n estimated 500,000 Palestinians have fled south since the warning was issued. At least 2,750 Palestinians and over 1,300 Israelis have been killed since October 7, according to officials from both sides.

■ Spanish minister denounces Israeli ‘genocide’ in Gaza | Both Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Hamas terrorists need to be tried by the International Criminal Court (ICC), Spanish Minister for Social Rights Ione Belarra said on Monday. 💬 “Israel is carrying out a planned genocide” in Gaza by leaving hundreds of thousands of Palestinians without water, food, and electricity, Belarra, who is the leader of Podemos, a junior partner in the ruling coalition, claimed. She further described the move as a serious breach of international law and a possible war crime.

A new study based on official government data has revealed that 94% of Covid deaths were among patients who were fully vaccinated for the virus. | The study was based on data from the British government’s Office for National Statistics (ONS). The ONS recently published an update on deaths by vaccination status in England. The data has shockingly revealed that the vaccinated population accounted for 95% of COVID-19 deaths in the 12 months between June 1, 2022, and May 31, 2023. 94% of those deaths were among the fully vaccinated – either the triple or quadruple-vaccinated – population. The dataset was published recently by the UK Government and it can be found on the ONS website here
, or downloaded here. The dataset includes deaths by vaccination status between 1st April 2021 and 31st May 2023.

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Powerful explosions heard in south Lebanon. Israeli army says it has begun directly bombing Hezbollah military sites in south Lebanon. | Hezbollah has, thus far, stayed OUT of the Hamas-Israel fight. Now, Israel is pre-emptively attacking Hezbollah with intentional military air strikes against specifically targeted Hezbollah assets. Said one observer "This has just started actual war between Israel and Hezbollah."

Russian President Vladimir Putin has arrived in the Chinese capital of Beijing to participate in the 3rd Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation, a Sputnik correspondent reported. | On Monday, the Kremlin said that Putin would pay an official visit to China from October 17-18. The Russian leader is expected to hold negotiations with Chinese President Xi Jinping to discuss further development of the Russian-Chinese comprehensive partnership and strategic cooperation, as well as topical regional and international issues. ● According to Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov, Putin and Xi Jiping will exchange detailed opinions and coordinate positions. ● The Kremlin added that Putin would also hold a number of bilateral meetings with the leaders of the participating states of the forum. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov also arrived in Beijing on Monday and met with his Chinese counterpart, Wang Yi.

■ Xi, Putin to conduct in-depth dialogue on bilateral relations — Chinese Foreign Ministry (TASS)
■ 'One of the Most Important Diplomatic Events': China Belt and Road Forum Review (Sputnik News)