Israeli Army Claims to Have Killed Over 13,000 Hamas Terrorists in Gaza War

The head of Hamas's health department in the Gaza Strip stated on Sunday, March 10, that the number of Palestinian casualties in Gaza has reached approximately 32,000. The Persian section of Voice of America and no other organization has independently verified the reported casualty figures in the Gaza war. According to 'Times of Israel,' the Israeli army claims to have killed 'more than 13,000 Hamas terrorists' in the Gaza war, as well as a thousand armed militants during Hamas's attack on southern Israel on October 7. U.S. President Joe Biden commented on the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas, stating that he believes Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's approach in this war 'harms Israel more than it helps.' In an interview with MSNBC, Biden expressed support for Israel's right to defend itself following Hamas's October 7 attacks but stated that Netanyahu 'should pay more attention to the innocent casualties resulting from the actions taken.' The U.S. President emphasized that a potential Israeli attack on the city of Rafah in Gaza, where over 1.3 million Palestinians have taken refuge, is a 'red line' for him, although he stated that he would not cut off the supply of weapons such as Iron Dome interceptors that protect Israeli civilians. Biden hoped to secure a temporary ceasefire for about six weeks before the start of Ramadan, although this agreement seems unlikely due to Hamas's opposition and their withdrawal from negotiations. Negotiations mediated by Egypt, Qatar, and the U.S., which lasted four days, are set to resume in Cairo on Sunday, March 10, according to Egyptian officials. The Hamas delegation left the ongoing talks in Cairo on Thursday, March 8. Following Hamas's terrorist attack on Israel on October 7, which resulted in the deaths of 1,200 people and the hostage-taking of over 250 others, Israel launched an invasion of Gaza aimed at destroying this Iran-backed Islamist group. Hamas officials have repeatedly stated that if capable, they would carry out such an attack again. The United States, the United Kingdom, the European Union, Japan, Israel, and several other countries have designated Hamas as a terrorist organization. Biden: Netanyahu's approach harms Israel more than it helps. Attack on residential tower hiding Hamas military assets; residents: Israel asked us to evacuate half an hour earlier. Hamas leaves ceasefire negotiations; Israel: Hamas is obstructing. Continued U.S. airlift assistance to Gaza civilians; Netanyahu: Attacks on Hamas will continue. Regional reports: IRGC gave Hezbollah the green light to increase attacks on Israel. UN Secretary-General: The deadlock in Gaza and Ukraine has weakened the authority of this international body.