Palestinian deaths in Gaza reportedly reach 20,000; Egypt seeks new truce but Netanyahu vows continued war
Military officials in Israel reported Sunday that at least 15 soldiers have died in fierce fighting in Gaza this weekend, with Saturday one of the bloodiest days of the current war. According to a BBC report, 154 Israeli soldiers have been killed during the Gaza invasion so far, and the New York Times reports that more than 300 Israeli troops were killed during the Hamas attack on Oct. 7, along with more than 800 civilians.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in a statement Sunday that the war in Gaza « is exacting a very heavy cost from us, » but added, « However, we have no choice but to continue to fight.
