israel workplanes and artillery have pounded gaza, killing at least 150 civilians. over the past day. the total deaththoll since october the 7th is nearing 2200. israel now says it is preparing for prolonged fighting expected to last throughout this year. at least five israeli soldiers have been killed in the latest taliatory attack launched by alkasson brigades in gaza city. several israeli tanks have also come under attack in eastern khan unis. in the meantime, barages of resistance missiles targeted israely forces deployed at the border. palestini

resistance movements say israeli plans for the forced displacements of gazans proved that the regime is waging for a war of genocide against palestinians existence in their homeland. israeli ministers smutrich and bengavir have urged the departure of gazans and the return of settlers to the territory. lebanon's bolah resistance movement says four of its fighters have been killed in new israely attacks in the south. the attacks hit the towns offarkela and al-qudor. after resistance fighters targeted three israeli military bases. hesbullah has launched numerous attacks in israeli positions in support of palestinians in gaza. and people in iran are holding ceremonies countrywide to pay respect to liwtenant general qasem sulaymani. the events are being held today before the anniversary of the us assassination of the top commander. general saleimani was assassinated together with his iraqi companion abu mahti al mahanddes in baghdad in 2020.

hello and welcome to press tv spotlight, i'm marsia hashimi, thanks so much for being with us. well, it is the beginning of new year in many parts of the world, but with the continuation of the same old ways. this has the sign genel side against palestinians is in its 87th day, and the collective west continues its support for or silence on the slaughtering of the people in gaza and the resist.