Israeli troops and tanks advanced into the northern Gaza Strip, killing and wounding dozens of Palestinians, according to medics and residents. In Rafah, near the Egyptian border, Israel continued its ground offensive against Hamas, displacing many and causing widespread casualties. Israel's military targeted terrorist infrastructure, while Palestinian fighters retaliated with rockets and explosives. The ongoing conflict has resulted in significant losses on both sides, with over 35,000 Palestinians and 281 Israeli soldiers reported dead. Rafah, sheltering over a million displaced Gazans, remains heavily bombarded amidst the prolonged conflict.
