Israel PM Netanyahu Shares Pics Of Babies Killed In War Allegedly Killed By Hamas

The office of Israel's Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, shared harrowing images of charred bodies of infants and young children. These images were shown by Netanyahu to the visiting US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken. The Israeli Prime Minister's office said that these babies had tragically lost their lives at the hands of Hamas militants in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestine.

The PM's office posted these distressing pictures on X (formerly known as Twitter) along with a stern message: "Here are some of the photos Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu showed to US Secretary of State Antony Blinken. Warning: These are horrifying photos of babies murdered and burned by the Hamas terrorists. Hamas is inhuman. Hamas is ISIS."

Given the deeply disturbing nature of these images, we have chosen not to share the tweet.

The visuals depicted the distressing aftermath of the conflict, with the burnt and lifeless bodies of infants, leaving a profound impact on all who viewed them.

During his meeting with Blinken, Netanyahu drew parallels between Hamas and ISIS, vowing to eliminate the terrorist group in a similar manner. He stated, "Hamas is ISIS, and just as ISIS was defeated, so too will Hamas be defeated. Hamas should be treated exactly the way ISIS was treated. They should be expelled from the international community. No leader should engage with them, no country should provide them refuge, and those who do should face sanctions."

Prime Minister Netanyahu expressed his gratitude to Secretary Blinken, who had arrived in Tel Aviv earlier with a delegation of officials, for the unwavering support of the United States in the fight against the terrorist organization, Hamas. He commended Blinken's visit as a tangible demonstration of America's steadfast support during a time when unity and determination are essential in the battle against such immense evil.

Meanwhile, the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) have reported striking more than 3,600 targets in the Gaza Strip and utilising over 6,000 rounds of ammunition, as stated in a report by The Times of Israel. Recent attacks have targeted a senior Hamas operative and multiple other members of the terrorist organization, according to the IDF.

The military's campaign is aimed at crippling all of Hamas's infrastructure across the Gaza Strip, including command centers, military facilities, weapon production sites, and other Hamas-affiliated locations.

The death toll in Israel has risen to 1,200 since the Hamas attack, with approximately 3,300 people injured. On the other side, more than 1,350 Palestinians in Gaza have lost their lives, with entire city blocks leveled and thousands of buildings destroyed due to the ongoing conflict.