Deaths mount as Israel launches large-scale retaliation against Hamas in Gaza

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed to destroy the ability of Hamas and Islamic Jihad to govern and carry out military attacks, an effort he warns will be long and difficult as the death toll continues to climb on both sides. MORE COVERAGE: What the escalating Palestinian-Israeli crisis means for Middle East relations ‘Our 9/11’: Israeli ambassador to the U.S. discusses reaction to Hamas attack ------ Stream your PBS favorites with the PBS app: Find more from PBS NewsHour at Subscribe to our YouTube channel: Follow us: TikTok: @pbsnews Twitter: Instagram: Facebook: Subscribe: PBS NewsHour podcasts: Newsletters