Israel claims to have captured a Hamas stronghold in northern Gaza after a 10-hour battle, while diplomatic efforts continue around getting more humanitarian aid into the enclave. Follow here for live updates.
The majority of hospitals in Gaza, 18 out of 35, have stopped functioning, according to the Palestinian Ministry of Health in Ramallah, which draws figures from the Hamas-controlled territory.
Amid worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza, in a conference on humanitarian aid for Gaza held in Paris, France, on Thursday, French President Emmanuel Macron urged to protect civilians, and called for a humanitarian pause very quickly and “work towards a ceasefire,