Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has declared that Israel will ramp up its efforts to combat Hamas in the coming days, stating that the military campaign in Gaza is far from over. Netanyahu's announcement comes in response to a recent attack by Hamas on Israeli communities, which sparked the ongoing conflict.

The Gaza Health Ministry, which is controlled by Hamas, has reported that the Israeli bombardments since October 7th have resulted in the deaths of approximately 20,674 Palestinians, with a majority of the victims being women and children. In addition, Hamas claimed responsibility for the killing of 1,200 people, mainly civilians, during their incursion into Israel, while also taking around 240 hostages. The Israeli government has confirmed that 132 hostages are still being held by Hamas.

During a meeting with his Likud party members, Netanyahu revealed that his visit to Gaza earlier in the day had further motivated him to continue the fight. He shared that the troops he met expressed their desire for Israel to persevere until the mission is accomplished. "We don't stop, we keep fighting and we deepen the fighting in the coming days. This will be a long fight, and it is far from ending," the Prime Minister stated emphatically.

Meanwhile, reports have emerged stating that Egypt has proposed a ceasefire plan that involves the gradual release of all Israeli hostages and an unspecified number of Palestinian prisoners held in Israeli jails over a period of one and a half months. The plan also calls for a suspension of Israel's offensive. However, both Israel and Hamas have thus far resisted pressure to agree to a ceasefire.

On Sunday, the Al-Maghazi refugee camp in central Gaza became the target of an Israeli airstrike, resulting in the death of at least 70 people. The attack also destroyed a densely populated residential block. The Palestinian Red Crescent Society stated that the intensity of the Israeli airstrikes has hindered the work of ambulances and rescue teams in the area.

Responding to these allegations, the Israeli military acknowledged reports of the incident but emphasized their commitment to minimizing harm to civilians, even in the face of Hamas operating within civilian areas in Gaza.

As the conflict escalates, news of a new peace initiative led by Egypt has emerged. However, both sides remain reluctant to embrace a ceasefire, indicating that the fighting will continue for the foreseeable future.

With the death toll rising and casualties increasing, the international community anxiously awaits a resolution to the conflict that brings an end to the violence and ensures the safety of civilians caught in the crossfire.