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.
New year, same Hamas terrorism.
While 129 Israelis are still being held captive by Hamas in Gaza, Hamas also decided to start 2024 by launching a barrage of rockets at Israel.
There is no “happy” New Year until they are all home. pic.twitter.com/Szl23qcLqZ
— Israel Defense Forces (@IDF) December 31, 2023
Netanyahu Predicts Many More Months of War
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
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