Overview

• Israel's military strategy to eradicate Hamas has led to the seizure of Al-Shifa Hospital, Gaza's largest medical complex, and the encirclement of Gaza City by over 40,000 Israeli soldiers.
• Despite progress in ground control, Israel has not yet vanquished Hamas or freed approximately 240 hostages taken during the Oct. 7 surprise attack.
• International condemnation of civilian casualties is growing, with the Gaza health ministry reporting 11,000 civilian deaths.
• Families of Israeli hostages and their supporters have marched from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem to pressure the Israeli government to expedite the return of the hostages.
• Conditions in Gaza are worsening, with scarce access to food, water, sanitation, and medical supplies, leading to a high risk of disease outbreaks.