In Israel, the US defence secretary is expected to press for a more targeted approach in Gaza
Monday, 18 December 2023 US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin is expected to press Israel to wind down major combat operations in Gaza during his visit. Israel's closest allies, including France, the UK, and Germany, have joined global calls for a cease-fire. Israeli protesters are demanding talks with Hamas on releasing more hostages after three were killed by Israeli troops. The war has killed over 18,700 Palestinians and displaced 1.9 million people. The US has provided support to Israel while urging greater efforts to avoid civilian casualties.
"They bombed the infrastructure at the entrances.. there are now two craters in the southern entrance," says a resident of Al-Maghazi refugee camp in Gaza's Deir el-Balah. Fighting between Israel and..
Palestinian rescuers mourn one of their fellow first responders killed in a strike near the Al-Aqsa Hospital in the central Gazan city of Deir al-Balah. Fighting between Israel and Hamas is raging in..
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu calls South Africa's accusation of "genocide" in the Gaza Strip "false", after Pretoria launched a case at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) against..
Israel faces growing international pressure from European allies and the US defence secretary to declare a cease-fire and transition to a more targeted strategy... IndiaTimes
Monday, 18 December 2023
![Damage in Gaza's Al-Maghazi refugee camp after Israeli strikes [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20231231/1362972521-Damage-in-Gaza-Al-Maghazi-refugee-camp.jpg)
![Palestinian rescuers mourn colleague killed in strike on central Gaza [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20231231/1362970735-Palestinian-rescuers-mourn-colleague-killed-in-strike-on.jpg)
![Netanyahu says South Africa wrong to accuse Israel of 'genocide' in Gaza [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20231231/1362967225-Netanyahu-says-South-Africa-wrong-to-accuse-Israel.jpg)
