In a recent report, the Israeli military has confirmed that 14 Israeli soldiers lost their lives in combat in Gaza over the weekend. The clashes between Israeli forces and Hamas have intensified, with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowing to continue the fight until Hamas is eliminated and Israeli hostages are safely returned.

However, amidst the ongoing conflict, a headline in the newspaper edition of The New York Times has sparked controversy. The headline claims that the estimated 20,000 deaths in Gaza during its war with Israel have surpassed the tolls of "any Arab war" in the past 40 years. This statement disregards the more than 306,000 civilians believed to have been killed in the 10-year Syria conflict between 2011 and 2021.

The article, titled "Gaza Deaths Surpass Any Arab War Losses in 40 Years," appeared in Friday's print edition of The New York Times. However, the headline on the Times' website specified "wars with Israel" and reads, "Gaza Deaths Surpass Any Arab Loss in Wars With Israel in Past 40 Years."

This seemingly misleading headline drew attention on social media, with Aviva Klompas, the former head of speechwriting for Israel's Permanent Mission to the U.N., calling out The New York Times for "making sh-- up." Klompas pointed out that a simple internet search reveals conflicting information.

Klompas references a June 2022 press release from the U.N. Human Rights Office, which states that over 306,000 civilians were killed in the Syria conflict from 2011 to 2021. The release describes this figure as the highest estimate of conflict-related civilian deaths in Syria.

Meanwhile, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivered a video message to Israeli citizens, affirming that Israel will intensify its operations in the Gaza Strip. He emphasized that the fight will not cease until Hamas is defeated, Israeli hostages are returned safely, and Gaza no longer poses a threat to Israel.

Netanyahu acknowledged the heavy price paid in the lives of Israeli soldiers but expressed determination to achieve victory. He stated, "War has a price, a very heavy price in the lives of our heroic soldiers, and we do everything to preserve their lives. But one thing will not be done - we will not stop until we achieve victory."

As the conflict escalates, both Israeli and Palestinian casualties continue to rise. The international community closely watches the developments, hoping for a peaceful resolution to the ongoing crisis.