Israeli forces pushed into southern Gaza on December 10, where hundreds of thousands of civilians have fled in search of shelter from bombardments and intense fighting with Hamas militants. Israel has faced rising international outrage and calls for a permanent cease-fire after the killing of thousands of Palestinian civilians. Hamas and other Palestinian militants stormed into southern Israel that day, killing some 1,200 people and capturing around 240, over 100 of them released during a weeklong cease-fire late last month. AdvertisementIsrael holds Hamas responsible for civilian casualties, saying the militants put civilians in danger by fighting in dense, residential neighborhoods. Palestinian militants have continued firing rockets into Israel.

Source: Huffington Post December 10, 2023 18:13 UTC