Israel-Hamas War Live: More than 8,000 have been killed in Gaza so far
Israel-Hamas War Live:
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said that Israel would not agree to a cessation of hostilities with Hamas in the Gaza Strip. At a media briefing, Mr Netanyahu said a ceasefire would amount to surrendering to Hamas.
“Calls for a ceasefire are calls for Israel to surrender to Hamas, to surrender to terrorism… this will not happen,” he said, vowing Israel would “fight until this battle is won”.
According to the Gaza health ministry, more than 8,000 people have been killed in Israeli strikes since the war began.
Israeli ground forces have been fighting inside the Gaza Strip and air strikes pounded the Palestinian territory in response to the October 7 attacks, when Hamas operatives killed 1,400 people and took more than 230 hostages.
The hostages are believed to be held in an extensive network of underground tunnels where Hamas has hidden its military infrastructure.
Here are the live updates on the Israel-Hamas war:
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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said that Israel would not agree to a cessation of hostilities with Hamas in the Gaza Strip. At a media briefing, Mr Netanyahu said a ceasefire would amount to surrendering to Hamas.
Statement by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to the Foreign Media:
“The horrors that Hamas perpetrated on October 7th remind us that we will not realize the promise of a better future unless we, the civilized world, are willing to fight the barbarians.”https://t.co/8QZPL9WvzTpic.twitter.com/1cgCegRgRD– Prime Minister of Israel (@IsraeliPM) October 30, 2023
“Calls for a ceasefire are calls for Israel to surrender to Hamas, to surrender to terrorism, to surrender to barbarism. That will not happen,” he added.