"U.S. Drones Scour Gaza for Hostages"

The United States has been flying surveillance drones over Gaza to assist in locating hostages taken by Hamas during their attack on Israel. U.S. officials have stated that 10 Americans may be among the more than 200 people held captive in Hamas' tunnel network. Israeli forces have encircled Gaza City in their assault on Hamas, which has responded with hit-and-run attacks from underground tunnels. Israel aims to destroy Hamas' command structure and has urged civilians to evacuate. The conflict has resulted in a high death toll, with thousands killed in the Gaza Strip.