Israel says it's prepared to fight for months or longer to defeat Gaza’s Hamas rulers, as its ground offense intensifies with more airstrikes and artillery fire. Qatar, which has played a key mediating role, says efforts to stop the war and have all hostages released will continue, but a willingness to discuss a cease-fire is fading. Israel is facing international outrage after its military offensive killed more than 17,700 Palestinians in Gaza, according to the Health Ministry in the Hamas-controlled territory. Читать дальше...