Israel's Defense Minister: No Plans to Control Gaza After Hamas' Destruction

Israel continues its bombardment of the Gaza Strip, targeting areas where Palestinians were told to seek safety, as it prepares for a potential ground invasion. Defense Minister Yoav Gallant stated that Israel does not plan to maintain control over civilians in Gaza after its war against Hamas. Over a million people have been displaced in Gaza, with overwhelmed hospitals rationing medical supplies and fuel. Aid delivery from Egypt remains fragile, and protests have erupted across the region. U.S. President Joe Biden pledged support for Israel's security while acknowledging the suffering of innocent Palestinians. An unclassified U.S. intelligence assessment estimated casualties in a Gaza City hospital explosion to be between 100 and 300 deaths. The Greek Orthodox church housing displaced Palestinians was hit by an Israeli airstrike, causing casualties. The death toll in Gaza has reached 3,785, with over 1,400 people killed in Israel.