Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu says the offensive in Gaza will continue until Hamas is eliminated and hostages returned, despite accusations of genocide.

Netanyahu emphasized that the goals of eliminating Hamas and returning hostages are interrelated and achievable, and he is confident that these missions will succeed. His statements come amid accusations of genocide by Israeli organizations, amid a severe humanitarian crisis in Gaza, where child malnutrition rates have risen alarmingly. Gaza's health ministry reports nearly 60,000 Palestinians have been killed since the conflict began.