RT News - December 19 2023 (09:00 MSK)

Several civilians are reportedly killed by Israel's latest strikes on the southern-most Gazan city of Rafah with the Palestinian death toll reportedly edging towards twenty thousand. Bombing raids on the Jabalia refugee camp see at least 110 people killed over the past two days, according to local health officials. Survivors are grief-stricken. Israel's defense chief hails Washington's unwavering support for the war, as he hosts his American counterpart for talks on the continuing onslaught of Gaza. As Israelis campaign for the return of the remaining hostages held by Hamas - some fear it might not happen, pointing out that several abductees were seized by the militants years before October 7th - with Israel still unable to free them.