Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu toured the northern Gaza Strip and affirmed his commitment to continuing the fight, as stated by his office.
During his visit on Monday to the Palestinian enclave, which has been a battleground between Israel and Hamas, Netanyahu, accompanied by Deputy Chief of Staff Major General Amir Baram, emphasized a resolute stance. "We don't stop. The war continues to the end until we finish them, nothing less," Netanyahu conveyed to Israeli soldiers.
In the midst of the ongoing conflict, at least two Israeli soldiers lost their lives on Monday, according to the Israeli military, bringing the total death toll of Israeli soldiers to 156 since the outbreak of the hostilities.
The conflict began in response to Hamas' surprise attack on October 7, resulting in about 1,200 Israeli casualties and 240 hostages. Consequently, large parts of Gaza have been devastated, leading to the displacement of most of its 2.3 million population.
As of Monday, the Hamas-run Health Ministry reported that at least 20,674 Palestinians were killed, and 54,536 others were wounded in the enclave. The situation remains tense, with the conflict showing no signs of immediate resolution.
(With Agency Inputs)
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