Live Updates: Palestine rejects international administration of Gaza

Monday, July 1, 2024

07:45 GMT — Israel releases Al Shifa doctor among 50 Palestinian captives

The Israeli army has released the director of the Al Shifa Medical Complex in Gaza City after more than seven months of detention following a military raid at the hospital last November.

Dr. Mohammed Abu Salmiya was among 50 Palestinians who were released across the eastern border of central and southern Gaza.

He was arrested on November 23 along with several medical staff while traveling through Salah al Din Street from Gaza City to southern areas of the enclave after the Israeli military attacked Al Shifa Hospital.

07:16 GMT — Israeli army says it struck Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon

The Israeli army has said it carried out overnight air and artillery strikes on Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanese towns.

A military statement said: “Overnight, the army struck Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon, including military structures in the area of Kfarkela and infrastructure in the areas of Houla, El Biyada, and Rab El Thalathine in southern Lebanon.”

“Artillery struck to remove a threat in the area of Al Dahira, in southern Lebanon,” the statement added.

As of yet, Hezbollah has not commented on the Israeli army's statement.

06:27 GMT — Barrage of '20 projectiles' fired from Gaza: Israel

The Israeli military has said around 20 projectiles were fired from Gaza at communities near the border.

There were no immediate reports of casualties or damage.

05:15 GMT — Palestine rejects international administration of Gaza

The Palestinian presidency has released a statement rejecting any administration of Gaza by international forces in response to statements by Israel calling for such a move.

“There is no legitimacy for any foreign presence on Palestinian Territory, and only the Palestinian people can decide who governs them and manages their affairs,” said Nabil Abu Rudeineh, the official spokesperson for the presidency.

On Sunday, the Israeli Broadcasting Authority quoted an unnamed security official as saying that the Israeli army will remain in Gaza until an international force is found to replace it, which could take several months.

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