"Israel Escalates Offensive in Southern Gaza, Widens Evacuation Orders"

Israel has widened evacuation orders in and around Khan Younis as it shifts its offensive to the southern half of Gaza, where it believes many Hamas leaders are hiding. Heavy bombardments have been reported in Khan Younis, Rafah, and parts of the north. The resumption of fighting has dashed hopes for another temporary truce. The United States has urged Israel to avoid significant new mass displacement. The Israeli military said it struck terror targets in Gaza overnight, while a drone killed five Hamas fighters. The death toll in Gaza has surpassed 15,200, with 70% of the dead being women and children. Israel claims to be targeting Hamas operatives and blames civilian casualties on the militants.