Israel-Hamas War enters fourth day with escalating death toll over 1,600

The Israel-Hamas conflict has entered its fourth day, marked by an escalating death toll and increased hostilities. Israel's military claimed to have found the bodies of approximately 1,500 Hamas militants within Israeli territory, particularly in the south, where it has gained effective control and "restored full control" over the border.

The death toll from the conflict has now reached 1,600 on both sides, according to reports from Palestine's Health Ministry, which stated that Israeli bombs killed 704 Palestinians, including 143 children and 105 women, with 4,000 reported injuries in Gaza. Meanwhile, the Israeli Health Ministry has reported 900 deaths and 2,600 injuries following Hamas attacks.

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu acknowledged that Israel is at war, emphasizing that they did not seek this conflict but were forced into it. He vowed that Israel would finish the war despite not initiating it.

In a joint statement, the United States, France, Germany, Italy, and the United Kingdom expressed their commitment to remaining united and coordinated in their support for Israel. The statement, shared on President Biden's Twitter account, emphasized their alliance and friendship with Israel and their determination to ensure Israel's ability to defend itself.