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Published January 23, 2024last updated January 23, 2024Israel has reported the highest number soldiers killed in a single day in Gaza. Meanwhile, the US and UK have again launched strikes against Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen. DW has more.
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The heavy death toll could add new momentum to calls for Israel to pause the offensiveImage: Israel Defense Forces via REUTERSSkip next section What you need to knowWhat you need to know The US and UK launch fresh strikes against Houthi military sites in Yemen The Israeli military reports at least 21 troops were killed during an operation in central Gaza Skip next section Netanyahu calls for probe of solider deaths, vows ‘absolute victory’ in GazaJanuary 23, 2024
Netanyahu calls for probe of solider deaths, vows ‘absolute victory’ in GazaIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said Israel will press on with fighting in Gaza until “absolute victory,” despite his country’s military suffering its heaviest day of losses so far in the territory.
“Yesterday we experienced one of the most difficult days since the war erupted,” said Netanyahu. “In the name of our heroes, and for the sake of our own lives, we will not stop fighting until absolute victory.”
Netanyahu said the military was “investigating the tragedy” of a single incident in which 21 soldiers were killed when buildings exploded in central Gaza on Monday.
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Skip next section Israeli military records highest daily troop lossJanuary 23, 2024
Israeli military records highest daily troop lossIsrael has recorded its heaviest losses in Gaza since the start of the war, with 24 soldiers killed within 24 hours.
The death toll for one day is the highest that Israel has recorded since launching its offensive following the October 7 Hamas terror attacks.
One incident in which 21 soldiers died heightened the losses. Military spokesman Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari said militants had fired a rocket-propelled grenade at a tank near the soldiers who were preparing explosives to demolish two buildings.
An explosion occurred at the same time in a two-story building, triggering the collapse of the edifice onto the Israeli soldiers.
“We are still studying and investigating the details of the event and the reasons for the explosion,” Hagari told an early morning press briefing on Tuesday.
The incident is the single deadliest event for Israeli troops since the start of Israel’s current war against Hamas.
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Skip next section US, UK launch fresh strikes against Yemen’s HouthisJanuary 23, 2024
US, UK launch fresh strikes against Yemen’s HouthisThe United States and Britain have carried out fresh joint strikes against targets in Yemen, which both countries say was aimed at depleting the capacity of Houthi militants to attack shipping using the Red Sea.
Tomahawk missiles were fired from warships and submarines, along with fighter jets, to target Houthi missile storage sites and launchers.
It’s the second time the UK has joined the US in launching strikes against Yemen in recent weeks.
Houthi-controlled media said the strikes had targeted the capital, Sanaa, and several other provinces.
Since the start of Israel’s military operation in Gaza, the Iran-backed rebel Houthi group has repeatedly attacked commercial vessels that it claims have a link with Israel as they enter the Red Sea.
“These precision strikes are intended to disrupt and degrade the capabilities that the Houthis use to threaten global trade and the lives of innocent mariners,” the Pentagon said in a joint statement.
It was the eighth round of strikes carried out by the US against the Iran-backed rebel group, and the second joint operation with the UK.
UK Defense Secretary Grant Shapps said the action dealt the Houthis “another blow to their limited stockpiles and ability to threaten global trade.”
The US said Australia, Bahrain, Canada and the Netherlands supported the latest military action.
Multiple rounds of strikes over the past month have, so far, failed to stop Houthi attacks against shipping in the Red Sea.
rc/wmr (AP, dpa, Reuters, AFP)
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