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Asianet Suvarna News editor, Ajit Hanamakkanavar, who is reporting on the Israel-Palestine war, recently visited Kibbutz Be'eri, located just two kilometres from the Gaza border.The Asianet News Network crew, which observed the carnage that was unleashed by Hamas terrorists on October 7, spoke to a Major with the Israeli Defence Forces.

During a media briefing, an Israeli military spokesperson explained that rockets launched by Islamic Jihad militants misfired towards Israel and struck the hospital. Islamic Jihad is recognized as a Palestinian terrorist organization operating in both Gaza and the West Bank.

Asianet Suvarna News editor Ajit Hanamakkanavar, reporting on the Israel-Palestine war, visited Kibbutz Be'eri, which is only two kilometers from the Gaza border. The Kibbutz, with a population of around 1000 residents just 15 days ago, now stands in ruins

Asianet Suvarna News Editor Ajit Hanamakkanavarspeaks toYasi Qauda, a seasoned expert in rescue operations, compares the carnage he saw at Kibbutz Be’eri, located a mere two kilometres from the Gaza border, to some of the worst he has witnessed in his 33-year career, citing horrifying scenes of carnage and unimaginable suffering.

One of the most distressing challenges the IDF faces is the discovery of several booby-traps left by the Hamas terrorists. These hidden traps are making it difficult and time-consuming to clear the area of potential threats and ensure the safety of local residents.

These instructions included detailed diagrams for a "cyanide dispersion device." Israeli President Isaac Herzog confirmed the existence of these instructions, stating that they were based on a design from Al Qaeda dating back to 2003.

China has sent warships, including a guided-missile destroyer, to the Middle East, coinciding with heightened tensions linked to the Israel-Hamas conflict. The region has also witnessed increased US military presence following concerns about Iran-backed Hezbollah, and efforts to provide humanitarian aid to civilians affected by the conflict.

Leaders of the United States, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, and the United Kingdom reiterated their support for Israel's right to defend itself against terrorism and emphasized the importance of adhering to international humanitarian law to protect civilians.

Hezbollah will make "the mistake of its life" if it starts a war with Israel, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told Israeli troops in northern Israel on Sunday.

Israel Defence Forces (IDF) on Sunday shared a video capturing before and after footage of Kibbutz Be'eri shattered by Hamas on October 7, killing over 130 people.