"Israel Escalates Gaza Strikes, Targets Underground Facilities: Live Updates"

Israel intensifies airstrikes on Gaza, including near a major hospital, while thousands of people break into aid warehouses. Internet and phone connectivity are gradually restored. The Palestinian death toll surpasses 8,000, with most casualties being women and children. The UN calls for a humanitarian cease-fire and the unconditional release of hostages. Norway's prime minister criticizes Israel's reaction as exceeding the rules of international law. The World Health Organization communicates with its team in Gaza, highlighting the dire situation. The Palestinian Red Crescent reports threats to evacuate a hospital under Israeli airstrikes. The UN agency for Palestinian refugees expresses concern over civil order breaking down. An Iranian-backed Iraqi militia claims responsibility for drone strikes on a US base in Syria. The UN Security Council schedules an emergency meeting on Israel's ground invasion of Gaza. Internet and telephone connectivity are restored in Gaza after a 24-hour blackout. No international aid enters Gaza due to the communication blackout. The USS Dwight D. Eisenhower aircraft carrier joins the USS Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group in the Mediterranean. Palestinians with international SIM cards or satellite phones share scenes of panic and hopelessness. Republican presidential candidates express unwavering support for Israel.