Israel vows to continue 'difficult' Gaza operation

The Israeli military has vowed to continue its operation in Gaza, but admitted it is "protracted" and "difficult". A spokesman said over the weekend it was expanding its "ground operations in the southern and northern Gaza Strip". Meanwhile, the US said Joe Biden spoke to the Israeli PM and emphasised the "critical need" to protect civilians.

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(Photo: Israeli flags fly next to the rubble of destroyed buildings in Gaza, amid the ongoing conflict. CREDIT: REUTERS/Violeta Santos Moura)