"Israel-Hamas Conflict Escalates: Gaza Death Toll Rises Amid Evacuation Challenges"

The death toll in Gaza continues to rise as the Israel-Hamas war rages on. Ukraine reports that 11 Ukrainian nationals were killed in Hamas' attack on Israel, with nine still missing. The White House held calls with UN officials to discuss the humanitarian crisis in Gaza but provided few details on progress. President Biden reassured the families of missing Americans that the US is working to bring them home. Nineteen Republican governors penned a letter to President Biden calling for transparency, support for Israel, and the freeze of ransom payments to Hamas. A Russian diplomat is circulating a draft resolution at the UN Security Council calling for a ceasefire. Canadians stuck in Gaza may have the opportunity to leave on Saturday. Israel denies using white phosphorus munitions, despite claims by Human Rights Watch. An IDF reservist from Pennsylvania is traveling to Israel to join the fight against Hamas.