Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 02:54am on 31 Dec 2023,Sunday International
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declares intentions to secure Gaza's border with Egypt amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war, projecting a conflict lasting months. The Palestinian death toll surpasses 21,000, with over 56,000 injured. Tens of thousands of displaced Palestinians seek refuge in Rafah. Netanyahu emphasizes the necessity of controlling the Gaza-Egypt border for demilitarization. The conflict intensifies on multiple fronts. In related developments, an IDF strike reportedly kills a Hezbollah fighter in southern Lebanon, and Israel plans to demolish homes of Hamas operatives. The situation remains volatile with ongoing military actions and casualties.