Israel Intensifies Offensive in Gaza Following Collapse of Truce

U.S. urges Israel to protect civilians as aid trucks enter Gaza and concerns for hostages heighten.

Israel intensifies its offensive in the southern Gaza Strip following the collapse of a weeklong truce with Hamas, raising concerns about civilian casualties.
Since the resumption of hostilities, at least 240 Palestinians have been killed, according to the Health Ministry in Gaza.
Israel has been urged by the United States to do more to protect Palestinian civilians, with Secretary of State Antony Blinken emphasizing the importance of this issue.
Aid trucks have managed to enter Gaza through Egypt, bringing much-needed supplies of food, water, and medicine.
Concerns are heightened for 136 hostages who are still held by Hamas and other militants after 105 were freed during the truce.