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Weekend: Israel vows to continue 'difficult' Gaza operation

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Israel vows to continue 'difficult' Gaza operation

24/12/2023 GMT

BBC World Service - Weekend, Israel vows to continue 'difficult' Gaza operation

President Biden emphasises the "critical need" to protect civilians

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. 

Also in the programme: Christmas deliveries by the Royal Elf Force, and mapping Europe’s smells. 

Joining Shaun Ley on the programme are; Aowen Jin, a British multidisciplinary artist and social commentator, and Alex Andreou, an actor and broadcaster. 

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

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