Read this in The Manila Times digital edition.
EIGHTEEN Filipinos remained inside Gaza as the fighting between the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) and Palestinian resistance group Hamas resumed following the end of a seven-day truce under which hostages were exchanged for Palestinian prisoners and aid flowed into the war-devastated territory.
A pictured taken in southern Israel near the border with the Gaza Strip on December 5, 2023, shows smoke billowing following Israeli bombardment amid continuing battles between Israel and the militant group Hamas. Israel pressed on with its expanded ground operation against Hamas in the Gaza Strip, following the expiry of a seven-day truce on Friday, after which fighting resumed. Hamas militants from Gaza launched an unprecedented attack on southern Israel on October 7, killing about 1,200 people, mostly civilians, and taking around 240 hostages, according to Israeli officials. (Photo by Menahem KAHANA / AFP)