Posted 12/26/2023, 1:02:00 AM
Israel Vows to Continue Gaza Offensive Despite Mounting Casualties on Both Sides
- Netanyahu says Israel is expanding its Gaza offensive and it will be a long battle, facing pressure from hostages' families
- Over 100 Israeli soldiers have been killed so far, threatening public support for the war
- More than 20,400 Palestinians have been killed since the start of the conflict in October
- An Egyptian ceasefire proposal was rejected by Hamas and Islamic Jihad
- Netanyahu outlined prerequisites for peace including destroying Hamas, demilitarizing Gaza, and deradicalizing Palestinian society