Brief by Short91 Newsdesk / 01:28am on 31 Oct 2023,Tuesday International
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared that a ceasefire with Hamas in the ongoing Gaza conflict "will not happen," describing it as surrender to Hamas. He urged other countries to assist in freeing over 230 hostages seized by Hamas during its October 7 attacks. Israeli ground forces engaged in fierce battles with Hamas militants in Gaza, advancing toward the largest city amidst airstrikes. Netanyahu vowed to "crush" Hamas after the deadliest attacks in Israel's history, leading to heightened concerns about the humanitarian crisis and the fate of civilians in Gaza. Israeli forces continue their systematic progress against Hamas fighters.