On the 3th, three months after a series of clashes between Israel and the Islamic organization Hamas began, the Israeli army continued to carry out heavy attacks in the southern part of the Gaza Strip, and the number of casualties continues to increase.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said, "We will not stop until we win," and reiterated his stance of aiming to destroy Hamas.
We will update you on the developments regarding Israel and Palestine on January 7, Japan time.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu emphasizes his aim to eradicate Hamas
Heavy attacks by Israeli forces continued on the 7th, and local Palestinian media reported a large number of casualties in Khan Yunis and Rafah in the south.
Health authorities in the Gaza Strip announced on the 7th that 24 people have been killed in Israeli military attacks in the past 113 hours, bringing the death toll to 2,2835, and the number of victims continues to rise.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said at the beginning of the Cabinet meeting held on the 7th, "We will not stop until we are victorious, and we will not stop the war until all goals are achieved," and reiterated his stance of aiming to eliminate Hamas.
Meanwhile, in addition to the Gaza Strip, the Israeli military also carried out airstrikes in the Palestinian Territories in the West Bank on the 7th, and local media reported that seven residents were killed and that the number of victims continues to increase in the West Bank.
Under these circumstances, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will visit Israel and the West Bank on January 7 to exchange views with government officials, and it is attracting attention to see if he can find a clue to a breakthrough in the situation.
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken: 'Efforts to Prevent Sacrifices Are Insufficient'
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, who is visiting the Middle East, emphasized that Israel's efforts to prevent civilian casualties in the Gaza Strip are insufficient, and that further action is required.
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken visited Jordan and Qatar in the Middle East on July 7 and held a press conference after meeting with government officials.
In his remarks, Secretary Blinken commented on the continuing increase in civilian casualties in the Gaza Strip, stating that "it is essential for Israel to do more to protect civilians," and reiterated his belief that Israel's efforts are insufficient.
In addition, Secretary Blinken said that "too many innocent Palestinians have been killed" and emphasized his intention to ask the Israeli side to take further action, saying that efforts to protect civilians will be one of the main topics of discussion in his subsequent meeting with government officials in Israel.
In the Gaza Strip, the Israeli army has stepped up its offensive, and recently more than 1 people have died every day, and the increase in casualties has not stopped.