Tensions Rise as Israel Expands Operations in Gaza and Netanyahu Faces Growing Pressure

The Israeli military has retrieved the bodies of three hostages kidnapped by Hamas in Gaza, including a German-Israeli woman. Hamas has stated that it rejects any military presence on Palestinian land and that a US-built pier off the coast of Gaza is not a substitute for opening all land crossings under Palestinian supervision. Trucks carrying aid have started arriving in Gaza through the newly built US pier, but the US and aid groups emphasize that it cannot replace land deliveries that are n..

Israeli forces push into new areas of Gaza, recovering the body of a hostage seized by Hamas. Intense fighting in northern Gaza and Rafah leads to casualties on both sides.

In Jerusalem, mass protests against Prime Minister Netanyahu took place again, where tens of thousands of demonstrators demanded the return of hostages and new elections. US National Security Adviser Sullivan is expected in Israel to discuss the Gaza conflict and post-war plans with Netanyahu and other government officials.