Israel continues the attacks on the Gaza Strip. Binjamin Netanyahu demands the release of hostages
Israel intensified the offensive on May 17, declaring that The aim of the actions is to release hostages, take full control over the Gaza Strip and destroy Hamaswho have been governing this territory since 2007 – reminded the AFP agency.
– If we fail today, we will succeed tomorrow, and if not tomorrow, then the day after tomorrow. We won't let go (…) We want to bring them back, those living and those dead Netanyahu said.
The tragic situation in the Gaza Strip
Meanwhile, it is growing International criticism of Israel's actions, Both the new offensive and its costs for the civilian population, as well as the passing of insufficient help.
The Palestinian authorities controlled by Hamas reported that about 100 people die almost every day, largely women and children, and The number of Palestinians killed since the beginning of the war exceeded 53.9 thousand.
The war in the Gaza Strip lasts from October 7, 2023, when Hamas invaded the south of Israel, killing about 1,200 people, and 251 kidnapping. According to the Israeli army, 23 hostages remain in captivity; The bodies of 35 people are also detained.
