Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:54pm on 24 Dec 2023,Sunday International
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu admits the toll on his forces is "difficult" with over a dozen soldiers killed, reaching a total of 154 in the Gaza ground assault. Despite Saturday's deadly escalation, Netanyahu asserts the necessity to continue with "full force until the end" in the mission to eliminate Hamas and secure hostages' safe return. Gaza's health ministry reports 166 additional deaths, pushing the total to 20,000 since October. International pressure for a ceasefire persists, exemplified by the UN's call for aid deliveries. Israel claims control in Gaza's north, while Netanyahu denies US influence on military expansion and addresses concerns about Hezbollah's alliance in Lebanon.
