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Israel presses ahead with offensive in Gaza

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Dmitry Ponyavin
December 24, 2023

Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected calls for a cease-fire amid fresh casualties among Israeli troops. Reports claim the civilian death toll in Gaza has surpassed 20,000 casualties.

Dmitry Ponyavin Editor, producer and correspondent covering major news stories from around the world.
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