An Israeli diplomat was reportedly stabbed in Chinese capital Beijing on Friday. The attack amid the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas is being seen as a ‘possible terror attack.’ Latest reports from Beijing say that the diplomat has been admitted to a nearby hospital where his condition is said to be ‘stable’ at the moment. It should be noted that the terror group had given a worldwide call for ‘day of rage’ on Friday. Israeli missions around the globe have increased their security arrangement in the wake of present escalation.
Meanwhile, following Israel’s military directive for more than 1 million civilians in the Gaza Strip to relocate south in anticipation of a potential ground invasion with high casualty risks, mosques are urging residents not to leave their homes on Friday.
This moment could be the turning point in the ongoing conflict between the Israeli military and the Palestinian militant group Hamas. The recent attack by Hamas, the bloodiest since the 1973 Arab-Israeli war, has prompted Israel to launch its most extensive air strikes on Gaza.
There is growing speculation that Israel may escalate its efforts with a large-scale invasion aimed at eliminating Hamas. These threats evoke memories of the Nakba, which signifies the catastrophe of the 1948 war surrounding the creation of Israel and the resulting mass displacement. Gaza analyst Talal Okal characterizes Israel’s relocation order as an “attempt to push the Palestinian people of Gaza into a Nakba scenario.”