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Israel presses ahead with offensive in Gaza

Dmitry Ponyavin
December 24, 2023

Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected calls for a cease-fire amid fresh casualties among Israeli troops. Reports claim the civilian death toll in Gaza has surpassed 20,000 casualties.

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DIMITRY PONYAVIN
Dmitry Ponyavin Editor, producer and correspondent covering major news stories from around the world.
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