With the beginning of the new year, Israel intensified its attacks on Gaza.
It is reported that the Israeli army carried out massive air strikes in central Gaza on Sunday. 35 Palestinian civilians were killed and dozens were injured in these attacks.
Many buildings have also been heavily damaged. On October 7, Hamas attacked Israel.
The military said Israeli forces were searching for Hamas positions in Khan Yunis, Gaza’s second-largest city.
Meanwhile, he came to know about the hideouts of Hamas terrorists in civilian areas, which were destroyed. According to witnesses, 13 people were killed and dozens of others were injured in the Zweida area of central Gaza.
Local resident Hussain Siam said he was innocent but was killed. Officials at Al-Aqsa hospital in central Deir al-Balah said they confirmed the discovery of 35 bodies on Sunday.
The war will continue for several more months: Benjamin Netanyahu
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said late Saturday night that Israel’s war against Hamas in Gaza will continue for several months.
He indicated that he would not accede to international demands for a ceasefire. With this announcement by Netanyahu, he in a way indicated that he has no intention of a ceasefire amidst the increasing number of deaths of civilians due to the war, severe shortage of food items and large-scale displacement of people.
Netanyahu expressed his gratitude to the administration of US President Joe Biden for its continued support.
The Biden administration approved emergency arms sales to Israel for the second time this month and also vetoed a UN Security Council resolution demanding an immediate ceasefire.
will continue to achieve the goal
Netanyahu said in a televised address, as the chief of staff said this week, that the war will likely last for several months. My policy is clear.
We will continue to fight until we achieve the desired results of the war. The first and most important thing in this is the elimination of Hamas and the release of all hostages.
United Nations expressed concern
The United Nations said on Sunday that the Israel and Gaza conflict could remain a major cause of concern even in 2024.
Hailing the Security Council’s December 22 resolution as a step in the right direction, the United Nations has urged increased aid delivery to the crisis-hit Gaza Strip.
Despite diplomatic progress, the United Nations described as disappointing the grave conditions facing the civilian population in Gaza and the West Bank.
US Army shoots down ballistic missile in Red Sea
Houthi rebels attacked the US Navy fleet and merchant ships in the Red Sea. Giving information, US Central Command said that on the morning of December 31, the American container ship-Maersk Hangzhou was attacked. Ammunition fired by the Houthi rebels fell just 20 meters away from the American ship.
On Sunday, America attacked Houthi rebels in the Red Sea. Four small boats of Houthi rebels were targeted. The US Army has destroyed two anti-ship missiles. The rebels had fired missiles targeting container ships in the Red Sea. This is the second attack in three days, which America has foiled.
– 120 people still hostage with Hamas
– 21672 Palestinians have been killed so far
– 172 Israeli soldiers have been killed so far