Ministry says 17,177 Palestinians have died and 46,000 people injured since the invasion began on 7 October. Israel to open Kerem Shalom Crossing with Gaza for first time in war 14:04Patrick Wintour Israel will open the Kerem Shalom Crossing with Gaza for the inspection of humanitarian aid trucks for the first time since the outbreak of the war,

Speaking to Wion, an Israeli govt spokesperson says that it is tragic that civilians are being killed, but asserts that Hamas is hiding behind civilians and using them as shields. Eylon Levy, the Isra