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Local sources from Israel: כאן | תאגיד השידור הישראלי, כאן | תאגיד השידור הישראלי.
UK coverage: The Guardian.

The Israeli military has launched an operation inside Gaza’s al-Shifa hospital, the largest hospital in Gaza. According to Palestinian health officials, dozens of soldiers and tanks have entered the hospital complex, with estimates of the number of civilians inside ranging from 1,500 to 3,000. The UN Security Council is currently negotiating a resolution calling for extended humanitarian pauses in the Gaza Strip.

In parallel to the ground operation in the Strip, the IDF has also launched artillery fire in southern Lebanon. The White House has stated that it does not support aerial strikes on hospitals and does not want to see a firefight in the hospital.

The IDF has also been active in Syria, launching artillery fire following a failed rocket launch towards Israeli territory that fell on the Syrian side. The US and UK have imposed additional sanctions on individuals and groups linked to Hamas, the third round of UK sanctions on the terrorist organization since the attack on October 7.

The US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has called on Iran not to directly intervene and get involved in a war with Israel or the US. Meanwhile, the White House has expressed its growing frustration with Israel, due to the rising number of casualties in Gaza.

Prime Minister Netanyahu has responded to President Biden’s remarks, stating that they have been working tirelessly to release their captives, including increasing pressure since the start of the ground operation. He also said that they have a clear plan to ensure that the day after, Hamas or something similar does not return.

The head of the Shin Bet, Ronen Bar, has visited Cairo to discuss the implementation of a humanitarian ceasefire and a prisoner exchange. In Washington, a rally for Israel was attended by an estimated 200,000 participants, with President Herzog’s speech broadcasted to the rally.

The IDF has been operating against Hamas in a specific part of the Shifa Hospital. Prior to the operation, IDF forces evacuated patients from the hospital and opened a special passage. The hospital management was informed before entering the compound, and during the operation, IDF forces are expected to deliver incubators, medical equipment, and baby food to the hospital.

The IDF has also attacked a lookout position of Hezbollah in Lebanon, and there have been reports of gunfire towards Mount Dov and Margaliot. Gunmen fired light weapons towards Misgav Am, and the IDF attacked the sources of fire.

The condition of the young man injured by a missile in the Gush Dan area last night is defined as severe but stable. He underwent a series of surgeries overnight and is currently sedated and intubated.

As the war continues, the names of two IDF casualties who fell in battles in Gaza have been cleared for publication. The Air Force has also targeted a communication tower above a residential building in northern Khan Yunis.

The US and UK have imposed additional sanctions on individuals and groups linked to Hamas, the third round of UK sanctions on the terrorist organization since the attack on October 7. UN trucks carrying humanitarian aid equipment from the Rafah crossing to southern Gaza will be fueled today at the Rafah crossing.

As the conflict continues, the Israeli military has launched an operation inside Gaza’s al-Shifa hospital, while the IDF continues to expand ground operations in the Strip, alongside aerial attacks in southern Lebanon. The US and UK have imposed additional sanctions on individuals and groups linked to Hamas, and the US Secretary of State has called on Iran not to directly intervene and get involved in a war with Israel or the US. Prime Minister Netanyahu has responded to President Biden’s remarks, and the IDF has been operating against Hamas in a specific part of the Shifa Hospital. As the war continues, the names of two IDF casualties who fell in battles in Gaza have been cleared for publication, and the Air Force has also targeted a communication tower above a residential building in northern Khan Yunis.