JERUSALEM, Israel – As the world ushered in 2024, the Israel-Hamas war pressed into its 87th day, with more fighting along Israel’s northern border and in Gaza, and with appeals from the Israeli president for international help to release the Hamas-held hostages.
Hamas marked the start of the new year with a heavy rocket barrage directed at Tel Aviv and other parts of central and southern Israel. The rockets were intercepted by Israel’s Iron Dome or fell in open areas.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the nation and said Israel is fighting on all fronts, and that many more months will be required to secure victory.
“We are continuing to fight until the goals of the war have been achieved, especially the elimination of Hamas and the release of all our hostages,” he stated. “We are not relenting – even for a moment – in our efforts to bring our hostages back home, even at this very moment. We will ensure that Gaza no longer constitutes a threat to Israel, that there will be no element in it that finances terrorism, educates its children for terrorism and pays the families of terrorists.”
Over the weekend, Israel continued its ground and air operations
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