Israel-Hamas war live: 126 confirmed Israeli hostages held by Hamas in Gaza, says IDF

Israel Defense Forces also says at least 279 of its soldiers have been killed, while Gaza says more than 2,300 people have been killedSee all our Israel-Hamas war coverageIsrael’s actions in Gaza have gone “beyond the scope of self-defence” and the Israeli government must “cease its collective punishment of the people of Gaza”, China’s foreign minister said in remarks published on Sunday.Wang Yi’s remarks – made on a call to his Saudi counterpart, Prince Faisal bin Farhan, on Saturday – came as Israel appeared poised for a ground offensive in Gaza against Hamas, Agence France-Presse reportsIt should listen earnestly to the calls of the international community and the UN secretary general, and cease its collective punishment of the people of Gaza. Continue reading...