Key takeaways:
- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has refused to accept calls for a cease-fire.
- Israeli ground forces have pushed into the densely populated Palestinian territory.
- The conflict has caused immense destruction and loss of life in Gaza, with the United Nations estimating that at least 230 Palestinians have been killed, including 65 children.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has refused to accept calls for a cease-fire in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, despite mounting pressure from the United States and other countries.
Israeli ground forces have pushed into the densely populated Palestinian territory, and Israeli media reports that troops are expected to enter Gaza City on Monday or Tuesday. Hamas militants have prepared for years to fight street by street using a vast network of tunnels.
In response to Hamas’ unprecedented terror attack on southern Israel on October 7, Israel launched relentless airstrikes on Gaza. The bombings have only intensified since Israeli ground forces entered the territory.
Early Monday morning, Israeli troops surrounded Gaza City and cut off the northern part of the territory. Communications were lost for several hours overnight, but have since been restored.
The conflict has caused immense destruction and loss of life in Gaza, with the United Nations estimating that at least 230 Palestinians have been killed, including 65 children. The Israeli military has reported 12 deaths, including two children.
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