Israel-Hamas War: Death Toll Rises as Israeli Forces Advance in Gaza

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejects calls for a ceasefire as Israeli forces move deeper into Gaza ahead of a full-scale ground invasion. The death toll continues to rise, with over 8,000 reported dead in Gaza and over 1,400 killed in Hamas attacks on Israel. The United Nations warns of diminishing civil order in Gaza as people break into warehouses for survival essentials. Concerns grow over the potential for a widening war, and the US confirms that less than 10 American hostages are being held by Hamas. Fuel shortages in Gaza cripple hospitals and infrastructure, while a breakdown of civil order halts aid distribution centers. A German-Israeli festivalgoer, Shani Louk, is confirmed dead after being kidnapped by Hamas, and an IDF soldier, Ori Megidish, is released and reunited with her family.