"Escalating Israel-Hamas Conflict Claims More Lives in Gaza"

The death toll in Gaza continues to rise as the Israel-Hamas war rages on. Ukraine reports that 11 of its nationals were killed in Hamas' attack on Israel, with nine still missing. The Palestinian Ministry of Health accuses Israeli forces of targeting and killing medical personnel and damaging health facilities and ambulances. The White House discusses the humanitarian crisis in Gaza with the UN but provides few details. President Biden reassures families of missing Americans that the US is working to bring them home. Nineteen Republican governors call for transparency and unequivocal support for Israel. A Russian diplomat circulates a draft resolution at the UN Security Council calling for a ceasefire. Canadians stuck in Gaza may have an opportunity to leave on Saturday. Israel denies using white phosphorus munitions, despite claims by Human Rights Watch.