War on Gaza cost Israel more than $87bn, far-right minister says

Far-right Israeli Minister of Finance Bezalel Smotrich stated that the war on Gaza has cost Israel 300 billion shekels, equivalent to $87.5 billion. Smotrich affirmed his commitment to continuing the war until a complete victory, despite pressure from Europe, Hamas, and the Israeli left. He expressed his hope for a future decision to attack and occupy all of Gaza to eliminate Hamas militarily. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to convene his cabinet to discuss the potential full annexation of Gaza.