Overview

• Israel said humanitarian pauses no longer apply in Gaza City, labeling it a “dangerous combat zone” and resuming around‑the‑clock operations.
• The military said it has begun the “preliminary operations and initial stages” of the attack, intensifying strikes on the outskirts and urging residents to move south.
• Netanyahu’s office said the remains of Ilan Weiss and another hostage were recovered, with officials estimating roughly 50 hostages still in Gaza and about 20 believed alive.
• The IPC declared famine in Gaza City last week, and UN agencies warn an expanded assault could cut hospital bed capacity by about half as aid groups report limited notification and severe access constraints.
• Israel previously approved a plan to seize Gaza City and called up about 60,000 reservists, while Gaza’s health ministry reports more than 63,000 deaths, a toll Israel disputes.