Israeli Leader Tours Conflict Zone Amid Rising Casualty Count
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu toured northern Gaza on Tuesday, pledging to intensify military operations against Hamas until \"all war objectives are achieved.\" The visit – accompanied by Defense Minister Israel Katz and military chief Eyal Zamir – included a security briefing at an undisclosed location, according to an official statement.
Humanitarian Toll Reaches New High
The trip coincided with Gaza-based health authorities reporting over 51,000 fatalities since Israel\u2019s 18-month military campaign began. Netanyahu praised troops for what he termed \"a remarkable job\" while asserting Hamas would \"absorb more and more blows.\" Defense Minister Katz reaffirmed plans to increase pressure until hostages are released and Hamas is neutralized.
Hospital Strike Highlights Escalation
An Israeli airstrike earlier struck near Khan Younis\u2019 Mawasi area hospital gate, killing at least one medic and injuring nine others. While health workers described casualties among patients and staff, an Israeli military spokesperson stated the attack targeted \"a Hamas terrorist cell leader\" using precision weaponry to minimize collateral damage.
