Tag: 21 soldiers killed

Militants executed the deadliest attack since the conflict with Hamas began, claiming the lives of 21 soldiers. The assault intensifies calls for a ceasefire as ground forces encircle Gaza's second-largest city, Khan Younis. Amidst internal divisions on the feasibility of victory, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vows to press on, while international pressure mounts for negotiations and the release of hostages. The attack adds complexity to ceasefire talks, raising questions about the conflict's resolution and the humanitarian toll on civilians in the region.