Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has warned of a "long and difficult" war against Hamas as fighting continues between the two sides. The conflict has resulted in hundreds of deaths on both sides, with Hamas launching a surprise attack on Israel. The Israeli army reported over 200 Israelis killed and 1,000 wounded, while Gaza officials said at least 256 Palestinians have died and nearly 1,788 have been wounded. The conflict has prompted Lebanon's Hezbollah movement to launch attacks on Israeli positions. President Joe Biden has expressed unwavering support for Israel, while the UN Security Council has called for an emergency meeting.

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