Overview

• Israel's military operation in Khan Yunis intensifies, with a raid on Nasser Hospital resulting in 100 detentions and trapping at least 120 patients and medical staff.
• The ongoing conflict has led to at least 28,858 Palestinian deaths, with the UN and humanitarian organizations condemning attacks on medical facilities.
• A temporary truce sees the release of a four-year-old American girl among hostages, but high-level negotiations for a broader ceasefire remain uncertain.
• Egypt denies preparing for a Palestinian refugee influx at the Rafah border, despite satellite images suggesting otherwise, amid fears of an Israeli ground offensive.
• US envoy criticizes Israel for not providing evidence of Hamas diverting UN aid, as the humanitarian crisis worsens with over 80% of Gaza's population displaced.