"Israeli soldiers ambushed and killed in ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict"

Palestinian militants ambushed Israeli troops in Gaza City, killing at least nine soldiers, as Hamas continues to resist Israeli airstrikes and ground offensive. The war has resulted in the deaths of over 18,400 Palestinians, mostly civilians, and forced nearly 85% of Gaza's population to flee their homes. The US has called on Israel to spare Palestinian civilians but has blocked international calls for a cease-fire. Heavy fighting is ongoing in multiple areas, with clashes particularly intense in the Shijaiyah neighborhood. The health care system and humanitarian aid operations in Gaza have collapsed, leading to warnings of starvation and disease among displaced people. The UN General Assembly passed a resolution calling for a humanitarian cease-fire, but major powers did not join Israel and the US in opposing it. Israel and the US disagree on postwar plans, with the US hoping to revive the peace process and have the internationally recognized Palestinian Authority govern Gaza, while Netanyahu's government opposes Palestinian statehood.