Xinhua News Agency, Beijing, October 13th Comprehensive Xinhua News Agency reporters reported that the Israeli military issued a statement on the 13th, saying that all residents in the northern part of the Gaza Strip were required to evacuate to the southern part for "humanitarian" reasons, which triggered strong criticism from Palestinians, regional countries and the League of Arab States. On the same day, Palestinian Prime Minister Ashtiyah warned Israel not to send ground troops to the Gaza, believing that this would lead to "disastrous consequences".
The Israeli military issued a video statement on the morning of 13th, demanding that all residents in the northern part of the Gaza Strip evacuate to the southern part, saying that the evacuation was required for "humanitarian" reasons and "to ensure the safety of residents in northern Gaza". The statement said that Hamas launched a war against Israel, and the Israeli army is carrying out military operations in the Gaza Strip, demanding that all residents in the northern part of the Gaza Strip be evacuated for security reasons.
In response, a number of Palestinian media quoted the Hamas Media Office as saying that this was "false propaganda" and "psychological warfare" by the Israeli side, and called on Palestinians not to be misled. The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East said on social media that it had moved its institutions and staff to the southern part of the Gaza Strip.
The Arab League issued a statement on the 13th, condemning Israel’s demand for residents from the northern part of the Gaza to evacuate to the south, considering it a "new war crime" committed by Israel, and calling on the international community to unite and stop Israel’s actions. The statement said that Arab League Secretary-General Gheit had sent an urgent letter to UN Secretary-General Guterres, asking him to "stop Israel from committing new war crimes".
The Palestinian Ministry of Health said on the 12th that since the outbreak of the new round of Palestinian-Israeli conflict, Israel has killed 1,843 Palestinians and injured 6,638 others in the Gaza and the West Bank. The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East issued a statement on the same day, saying that more than 340,000 people have been displaced in the Gaza since the escalation of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict.
The Kasang Brigade, an armed faction affiliated to Hamas, issued a statement on the 13th, saying that 13 hostages, including foreigners (non-Israelis), have been killed by Israeli air strikes in the Gaza in the past day. According to Palestinian media reports, at least seven people were killed in clashes between Palestine and Israel in various areas of the West Bank on the afternoon of the 13th.
Palestinian Prime Minister Ashtiyah made a televised speech on the 12th, warning Israel not to send ground troops to the Gaza, and "any ground invasion will bring disastrous consequences". He said that the top priority of the Palestinian leadership now is to stop the Israeli "aggression" against the Gaza Strip. He called on the international community to curb this "aggression" and said that the Palestinian leadership is cooperating with Egypt to open humanitarian corridors to provide assistance to the Gaza Strip.
King Abdullah II of Jordan, when meeting with visiting US Secretary of State Blinken in Amman on the 13th, stressed the need to open emergency humanitarian corridors to transport much-needed medical and relief supplies to the Gaza, and at the same time stressed the need to protect civilians and try to calm the current conflict. Abdullah II warned against any attempt to forcibly expel Palestinians from Palestinian territory or cause them to be displaced, and called for preventing the crisis from spreading to neighboring countries or worsening the refugee problem. He stressed the need to strengthen international efforts to stop the escalation of the situation in the Gaza Strip and prevent it from spreading to the West Bank.
On the 12th, Abdullah II met with visiting Palestinian President Abbas in Amman. The two sides believe that the humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip is deteriorating and call for an end to the escalation of the situation. The two sides urged the relevant parties to open the emergency humanitarian corridor, so as to deliver much-needed medical and relief materials to the Gaza Strip and ensure the local water and electricity supply.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abdullahiyan, who is visiting Lebanon, stressed on the 13th that Lebanon and Iran agree that it is necessary to immediately stop the war crimes committed by the occupiers against the defenceless Palestinian people. Abdullahiyan said that the invasion of Gaza would trigger a regional war. He called for a just and comprehensive solution for the Palestinian people.
Lebanese Prime Minister Mikati on the 12th called on the international community, including the UN Security Council, to urge a ceasefire and start negotiations. Mikati emphasized that the Arab Peace Initiative is the only road map to achieve peace and give Palestinians their legitimate rights. Lebanese Foreign Minister Habib called on the international community to put pressure on Israel to stop the war, calling for a just, permanent and comprehensive solution to the problem and peace through the establishment of an independent Palestinian state.
John Kirby, strategic communications coordinator of the National Security Council, said on the 12th that the United States has no intention or plan to send ground troops to Israel. He said that Israel has made it clear that foreign troops are not welcome to enter its territory under any circumstances.
Norwegian Foreign Minister Huitfeldt said on the 12th that the Israeli blockade of the Gaza Strip is unacceptable. It is Israel’s obligation to ensure that civilians in the Gaza receive humanitarian assistance. She also said that it is imperative that all parties to the conflict immediately stop violence and avoid any actions that may lead to further escalation of the situation. The only way to achieve lasting peace is to restart the political negotiation process between Israel and Palestine.
The Russian Foreign Ministry issued a statement on the 12th, saying that the Israeli air force’s attack on the runways of Damascus and Aleppo international airports in Syria that day was a serious violation of Syria’s sovereignty and the basic norms of international law. This military action may lead to extremely dangerous consequences and lead to an escalation of the situation in the whole region.
French President Macron said in a televised speech on the situation in Palestine and Israel on the evening of 12th that the Palestinian-Israeli conflict has killed 13 French nationals and left 17 others missing.