Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited the war-torn Gaza Strip on Monday, vowing to intensify the ongoing army assault on the Palestinian territory amid the ongoing conflict with Hamas. Netanyahu asserted that the military campaign is far from over and emphasized the need to continue fighting and increasing the intensity of the warfare in the coming days. The escalating violence in Gaza has resulted in widespread casualties, with Palestinian health officials reporting over 20,000 deaths and more than 50,000 injuries since the conflict began on October 7.

The most recent airstrikes by Israel have led to a surge in fatalities, particularly among women and children, devastating the besieged territory. The situation has drawn international attention, with US Secretary of State urging Israel to lower the intensity of its strikes, while also being met with demands for immediate resolution from concerned families of hostages taken by Gaza militants. Netanyahu has pushed back against external pressure for a ceasefire, affirming Israel's resolve to continue the fight against Hamas and secure the release of hostages.

In the face of mounting challenges, neighboring Egypt has presented a ceasefire proposal aimed at facilitating the phased release of hostages from both sides and a suspension of Israel's offensive. However, Israel and Hamas have shown resistance to such peace efforts, with both sides remaining committed to escalating the conflict in Gaza. As the death toll continues to rise and the humanitarian crisis worsens in Gaza, international observers are closely monitoring the situation, underscoring the urgency of resolving the protracted conflict and minimizing the harm inflicted on innocent civilians.