Israeli Strikes in Gaza Kill 44 as Netanyahu Orders Intensified Military Action

Prime Minister Netanyahu directs a 'strong response' to rocket fire from Gaza and heads to Washington for talks with President Trump on the ongoing conflict.

Israeli airstrikes on Sunday killed at least 44 people in Gaza, including 21 in Khan Younis, as reported by Gaza's civil defense.
Hamas condemned the strikes as targeting civilians, including children, while Israeli officials emphasized their focus on pressuring Hamas to release hostages.
The Israeli military reported ten projectiles fired from Gaza into Israel on Sunday, most of which were intercepted, with debris injuring one person in Ashkelon.
Nearly all 2.4 million Gaza residents have been displaced, with worsening humanitarian conditions due to aid blockades and ongoing violence.
Netanyahu, en route to Washington, plans to discuss the conflict with President Trump, seeking continued U.S. support amid rising international condemnation.