Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:40am on 26 Dec 2023,Tuesday International
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vows, "We're not stopping," after visiting Gaza amid intensified strikes. International figures, including Pope Francis, decry the "desperate humanitarian situation" and call for an immediate ceasefire. The conflict, now in its 12th week, sees four major strikes, claiming over 100 lives, bringing the total death toll to over 20,674. Israel faces global pressure to protect civilians. Amid dire shortages, Gazans await aid, and the UN warns of a "risk of famine." Netanyahu addresses parliament, stating the war's toll is a "very heavy price." Tensions escalate regionally, with Iran accusing Israel of killing a senior general in Syria.
