"Israel-Hamas Conflict Escalates: Live Updates and Controversial Claims"

The US Army secretary has called for additional funding from Congress to provide munitions to Israel while also supporting Ukraine in its war with Russia. The European Union's Commission has suspended all Palestinian funding until further review following the Hamas attack on Israel. Hamas has threatened to execute civilian hostages if Israel targets people in Gaza without warning. Israel's Army Radio reports that at least 900 people have been killed in the Hamas attacks. Israel's foreign minister has declared that the country is at war with Hamas and thanked the international community for its support. The Gaza Strip is under heavy bombardment, with continuous airstrikes and rocket fire. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called for Hamas to cease attacks and release hostages, while also urging access for humanitarian assistance to Palestinians in Gaza. The conflict between Israel and the Palestinians has a long history of tensions and violence, with the current escalation being particularly intense. At least four Latin American citizens have been killed and several others are missing after the Hamas attacks on Israel.