Two Israeli soldiers were killed during fighting in Gaza, marking the first casualties since Israel began its ground operations.
The IDF has expanded its ground operations to clear out Hamas tunnels and fortified positions.
Israeli leaders, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, have vowed to destroy Hamas entirely and rejected calls for a cease-fire. (Trending: It’s Time For Donald Trump To Drop Out)
These are the names and faces of the 14 IDF soldiers who were killed in clashes in the northern Gaza Strip during the IDF's ongoing ground operation on Wednesday.
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“Calls for a cease-fire are calls for Israel to surrender to Hamas, to surrender to terrorism, to surrender to barbarism. That will not happen,” Netanyahu said.
“Ladies and gentlemen, the Bible says that there is a time for peace and a time for war. This is a time for war – a war for our common future,” he continued.
“Today, we draw a line between the forces of civilization and the forces of barbarism. It is a time for everyone to decide where they stand. Israel will stand against the forces of barbarism until victory. I hope and pray that civilized nations everywhere will back this fight.” (Trending: Judge Declines To Recuse From Trump 2024 Ballot Case)
“Because the barbarians are willing to fight us. And their goal is clear — shatter that promising future, destroy all that we cherish and usher in a world of fear and darkness,” he continued.
The conflict has resulted in a significant number of casualties on both sides, with approximately 9,900 people killed, including Israeli civilians and soldiers, as well as Americans.
The war is expected to be long and challenging.
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