Israel-Hamas War: Gaza City Isolated as Israeli Forces Encircle and Cut Off North Gaza

Israel's military has encircled Gaza City, effectively splitting the Gaza Strip in half, in an effort to make it harder for Hamas to control the enclave. The extent of the fighting overnight is unclear due to a communications blackout in Gaza, the third since the start of the war. Israel said it struck 450 targets overnight. Meanwhile, Jordan's air force airdropped urgent medical aid to a field hospital in Gaza, as Israel's blockade and recent siege have put some hospitals out of service. Secretary of State Antony Blinken warned that more attacks on U.S. forces would bring reprisals, as armed groups allied with Iran have claimed responsibility for attacks against bases with U.S. troops in Syria and Iraq. The World Health Organization has documented over 100 attacks on the healthcare system in Gaza, while Israel accuses Hamas of using hospitals as cover for its operations. Australia has seen a rise in antisemitic and Islamophobic incidents following the conflict.