The figures’ wide acceptance constitutes a “major strategic victory” for Hamas, according to the Australian authors of the study.
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A top official had falsely claimed that 14,000 infants faced death within 48 hours.
“If Hamas wants to make a legitimate offer and release hostages, we’re always open to that,” stressed Adam Boehler.
The IDF spokesperson describes the military’s process of getting civilians out of combat zones and engaging Hamas terrorists when they are encircled.
Staff Sgt. Danilo Mocanu, 20, died in Khan Yunis when a building was brought down by an explosive charge.
The governments of the three countries demand Israel halt military action in Gaza; Netanyahu reacts sharply: “Invitation to further atrocities.”
Decision announced during tense cabinet meeting in which coalition members slammed the move as “insane.”
The Israeli military is mobilizing ground troops to gain operational control in key areas of the enclave.
“Do not let this resolution fade into irrelevance,” Leah Goldin, the mother of Lt. Hadar Goldin, told the global body at a press conference.
Hamas continues to put Gaza’s civilian population at high risk by using them as a shield against Israeli strikes.