Brief by Short91 Newsdesk / 08:26am on 14 Oct 2023,Saturday International
The Israeli Defense Force (IDF) has initiated "localised" raids into Gaza, signaling a potential ground offensive. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu emphasized that Israel's retaliation had just begun, hinting at a major escalation. Tens of thousands fled northern Gaza following a 24-hour evacuation notice. Netanyahu stated Israel was "fighting like lions" and stressed it was just the beginning of the Gaza offensive. Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia froze normalization talks with Israel, and Russia called for an immediate ceasefire at the UN Security Council, with Hamas welcoming Russia's mediation offer. tensions remain high amidst the conflict.
