Israel-Hamas War: Escalating Crisis in Gaza as Israeli Troops Advance

Israeli ground troops and tanks are advancing further into the Gaza Strip, nearing the main city, as humanitarian officials warn of a growing catastrophe for the two million Palestinian civilians in the area. The Israeli military has provided limited details about its ground invasion, stating only that fierce battles are taking place against Hamas. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has dismissed the possibility of a ceasefire, while the UN's chief official for humanitarian affairs describes the horror experienced by people in Gaza as increasingly desperate. The death toll in Gaza has risen to 8,525, including 3,542 children, with 21,543 people wounded and 2,000 still buried under rubble.