Israeli Government Spokesperson Provides Crucial Updates on Day 213 of Gaza War
TEL AVIV, Israel (August 12, 2024)
Israeli government spokesperson David Mencer delivered a briefing on Monday, providing the latest developments on the ongoing conflict in Gaza.
Speaking to reporters, Mencer stated that Israel remains committed to its military operation, while also expressing concern over the humanitarian situation in the besieged territory.
Mencer said that Israel had conducted over 1,200 airstrikes against Hamas targets since the beginning of the conflict, and that it had deployed ground forces into Gaza to destroy tunnels used by the militant group.
However, Mencer acknowledged that the conflict had resulted in significant civilian casualties, with the United Nations reporting that over 1,500 Palestinians have been killed since the start of the war.
Mencer called on the international community to provide humanitarian aid to the people of Gaza, while also urging Hamas to cease its rocket attacks on Israel.
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