"Israel-Hamas Conflict: 18 Days of War and Ongoing Airstrikes"

The Israeli military is prepared for the next stage of the conflict with Hamas, having targeted over 400 terrorist sites in the past 24 hours. Israel's president accuses Hezbollah and Iran of stoking tension and warns Lebanon will pay the price if Hezbollah drags them into war. France expresses support for Israel and vows to fight against terrorist groups. Two more hostages kidnapped by Hamas are released on humanitarian grounds. Over 1.4 million people in Gaza are displaced, and the shortage of clean drinking water is a major concern. The UNRWA confirms six more staff members killed in Gaza, bringing the total to 35. Germany's antisemitism commissioner condemns the increase in anti-Jewish violence. The Biden administration believes a ceasefire is not yet appropriate and demands the release of all hostages. The death toll in Gaza rises to over 5,000, with thousands more wounded. Escalating violence on the Lebanese-Israeli border has displaced nearly 20,000 people in Lebanon. Aid trucks continue to enter Gaza, but the amount received is far below the daily average needed.