Israel Expands Gaza Offensive, Secures Strategic Morag Corridor

Israeli forces intensify operations across Gaza, urging evacuations, as negotiations for a truce and hostage releases continue in Cairo.

Israeli forces have taken control of the Morag corridor, a critical route linking Rafah and Khan Younès, further dividing Gaza and signaling an expanded military campaign.
The Israeli military has warned Gaza residents to evacuate combat zones, with operations expected to intensify across large parts of the territory.
Hamas negotiators are in Cairo discussing a potential truce, with proposals reportedly including hostage exchanges and a temporary ceasefire lasting up to 70 days.
A video released by Hamas shows an Israeli-American hostage, captured in October 2023, criticizing the Israeli government for failing to secure his release.
The humanitarian crisis deepens as an Israeli airstrike severely damages Gaza's al-Ahli hospital, one of the few remaining operational medical facilities, forcing it to shut down.