Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:08am on 10 Dec 2024,Tuesday International
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu rejected calls to halt the Gaza war, stating, “Ending it now allows Hamas to recover and attack again.” The conflict, triggered by Hamas’s October 2023 attack killing 1,208 Israelis, has resulted in 44,758 deaths in Gaza, mostly civilians, according to UN-verified data from the Hamas-run health ministry. Renewed negotiations, mediated by Qatar, Turkey, and Egypt, show potential progress. Netanyahu reaffirmed Israel’s goal: the “annihilation of Hamas.” Families of hostages held in Gaza continue protests, demanding a resolution. The international community urges Israel to prioritize negotiations.
