Chinese Companies Alibaba and Baidu Remove Israel from Digital Maps

The report highlights that the online maps offered by Alibaba and Baidu are now featuring designated areas that demarcate Israel’s officially recognized borders. However, the name “Israel” itself is conspicuously missing. This change in mapping data raises questions about the stance and potential political motivations of these Chinese tech companies.

Intensified Clashes Between Israel and Hamas in Gaza

Hamas reported that Israel’s aim to neutralize 150 targets in northern Gaza, including the elimination of key figures within the Hamas leadership, had also been unsuccessful. While the situation is highly fluid and reporting varies, it is clear that the conflict continues to exact a devastating toll on both sides.

Israeli Military Launches Three-Pronged Assault on Gaza

On the night of the attacks, explosions echoed across Gaza, and smoke-filled skies bore witness to the Israeli military’s ground incursion through tanks. Israeli forces claim to have targeted 150 objectives in northern Gaza, including the alleged killing of key figures within Hamas, the Palestinian organization that governs the territory.