Overview

• Israeli troops pressed a new urban assault after seizing eastern approaches, striking Sheikh Radwan and Tel al-Hawa and targeting tall buildings and tunnel shafts.
• Gaza’s health authorities said 34 people were killed in the latest strikes, as independent tallies remain difficult and some reports cite higher figures from hospital sources.
• Palestinian Civil Defense estimated 450,000 residents fled Gaza City, while the Israeli army put the number at about 480,000 after ordering civilians to move south.
• Hamas’ armed wing released images it described as a “photo of farewell,” claiming 48 hostages remain in Gaza and warning the offensive endangers them, as counts of survivors vary across sources.
• Nearly two years of fighting have left more than 65,000 Palestinians dead, according to Gaza’s Health Ministry, with shortages and unsafe routes complicating efforts to reach designated areas such as Al Mawasi.