A 27-year-old female Israeli hostage in Gaza has died, according to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office and the Hostages and Missing Persons Families Forum.
Israel Defense Forces Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi has taken responsibility for the deaths of three Israeli hostages mistakenly killed by IDF soldiers Friday.
Israel's military said it struck more than 250 Hamas targets as battles rage across Gaza, including in the southern city of Khan Younis, where the IDF has ordered residents to evacuate to a coastal area with few facilities. Follow for live updates.
Clashes between the Israeli military and Hamas are taking place in multiple parts of the Gaza Strip, including in the main southern city of Khan Younis. Follow here for the latest live news updates.
US President Joe Biden spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Thursday to discuss the latest developments in the war between Israel and Hamas.