Israel-Hamas death toll surpasses 1,500 as Netanyahu says Gaza offensive has ‘only started’

This aerial photo show heavily damaged buildings following Israeli airstrikes in Gaza City on October 10, 2023. Israel pounded Hamas targets in Gaza on October 10 and said the bodies of 1,500 Islamist militants were found in southern towns recaptured by the army in gruelling battles near the Palestinian enclave. (Photo by BELAL AL SABBAGH / AFP) (Photo by BELAL AL SABBAGH/AFP via Getty Images)

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel has “only started” a fierce offensive in the Gaza Strip in response to Hamas’ unprecedented attack on his country.

Mr Netanyahu delivered the pronouncement in a nationally televised address as Israel pressed ahead with a third day of heavy airstrikes in Gaza.