Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:21pm on 23 Oct 2023,Monday International
Israel conducted limited ground operations in Gaza overnight even as it intensified airstrikes amid the ongoing conflict with Hamas. Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant stated Israel is preparing for a lethal ground offensive in Gaza. This comes as leaders of major Western nations like the US, UK, France and Germany voiced support for Israel's right to self-defense against Hamas rocket attacks. The war has proven deadliest for both sides, with Gaza health officials reporting 4,741 Palestinians killed and 16,000 injured so far. Another 93 Palestinians died in Israeli raids in the West Bank. Israel appears set to escalate fighting despite growing international pressure for ceasefire as PM Netanyahu gets backing from Western leaders for Gaza invasion.
