Live updates on Israel's military operation in Gaza: Jabalia witnesses residential buildings and an ambulance being targeted.

 

Ongoing intense clashes persist in Jabalia, as Israeli forces continue to target residential structures and an ambulance. In the northern region of Gaza, Palestinian factions engage in fierce battles against invading Israeli troops, utilizing small-arms ambushes, rocket fire, and improvised explosive devices (IEDs). The International Rescue Committee highlights the unimaginable magnitude of the crisis in southern Gaza, as Israeli ground forces enter Rafah, resulting in widespread displacement and urgent requirements for sustenance and clean water. A significant division within Israel's war cabinet becomes evident as Defence Minister Gallant challenges Prime Minister Netanyahu's undisclosed plans for the post-war situation in Gaza. The toll of casualties from Israeli assaults on Gaza since October 7 reaches a devastating count of 35,233 fatalities and 79,141 injuries. Conversely, the revised number of casualties in Israel caused by Hamas's attacks stands at 1,139, with numerous individuals still held captive.