"Israel Advances on Gaza's Southern Border, UN Warns of Despair in Rafah"

Israel's defense minister claims victory over Hamas in the southern Gaza city of Khan Younis and plans to push towards Gaza's southern border with Egypt. The humanitarian crisis in Gaza is worsening as civilians endure harsh weather conditions, and Egypt is hesitant to allow Palestinians to enter its territory. While Israel reports significant casualties among Hamas fighters and a decrease in rocket attacks, Hamas is believed to be adapting to the situation and continuing to fight. Both Israel and Hamas are reviewing a ceasefire proposal, but the negotiations are proving to be a drawn-out process. The future of Gaza remains uncertain as Israel aims for the total destruction of Hamas while analysts question the feasibility of completely eliminating the group.
- Israel says it defeated Hamas in a key city, now aims for Gaza's southern border NPR
- The latest on the Israel-Hamas war: Live updates CNN
- UN warns Gaza’s Rafah a ‘pressure cooker of despair,’ 17k kids separated from families The Times of Israel
- Israel-Hamas War News: Israel Suggests Military Could Advance on Rafah The New York Times
- Backs to the fence, Gazans fear Israeli attack on last refuge Reuters
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