Israel-Hamas conflict escalates: Gaza aid system in jeopardy, Hamas leader in hiding

The UN Secretary-General, António Guterres, has invoked Article 99 of the UN Charter to warn of the severe risk of collapse in Gaza's humanitarian system due to the ongoing Israel-Hamas war. Israeli forces have surrounded the house of top Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, while Hamas fighters engage in house-to-house battles with Israeli forces in various parts of Gaza. The United States has discussed Israel's military operations timeline, and the British Defense Secretary will push for faster delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza. The Gaza health ministry reports a high number of casualties, with a majority being women and children. Israel's security cabinet has agreed to allow a minimal amount of fuel into Gaza to prevent a humanitarian collapse.