Israel-Gaza war live: ‘sense of urgency’ to secure immediate ceasefire, says Blinken
US secretary of state, who is visiting the region, says Egyptian mediators have spoken to Hamas
The health ministry in Gaza has issued new casualty figures, claiming that 37,124 Palestinians have been killed during Israel's military campaign, with 84,712 injured.
The claims have not been independently verified. It has not been possible for journalists to verify casualty figures being issued during the conflict.
This could lead to the murder of many Jews. When Hamas demands to end the war while it's surviving in Gaza, it means that the group is arming itself, digging tunnels, buying rockets and that many Jews could be murdered and taken hostage on another 7 October.
This is the dilemma we are facing. And it is painful. It is our responsibility as leadership to think not only about the current situation, but also about its long-term consequences.
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