"Israeli Defence Minister Vows Ground Invasion of Gaza, Heightening Tensions"

Israel's defense minister, Yoav Gallant, has urged ground troops to be prepared for a potential invasion of the Gaza Strip, following a deadly cross-border attack by Hamas militants. Israeli airstrikes continue to pound the Gaza Strip, including previously declared safe zones, exacerbating the dire humanitarian situation for the 2 million Palestinians trapped in the territory. Hospitals are struggling with limited medical supplies and fuel shortages, with doctors resorting to treating patients by mobile phone light. Efforts are underway to deliver aid to Gaza, but the situation remains fragile. The Gaza Health Ministry reports that over 3,700 people have been killed, and more than 12,000 injured since the conflict began.