Media Freedom Group Accuses Israel and Hamas of War Crimes, Reports Deaths of 34 Journalists

Thirteen Israeli soldiers have been killed in the ongoing conflict with Hamas in Gaza, bringing the total Israeli death toll to 13. The Rafah border crossing has been opened for the evacuation of wounded Palestinians and foreign passport holders. The Israeli army has targeted Hamas militants in various locations, resulting in a high number of civilian casualties. The Palestinian telecommunications company has reported that internet and cell connections in Gaza are being restored. The World Health Organization has praised Egypt for allowing medical evacuations from Gaza. The European Union has expressed concern over the high number of casualties in the bombing of a refugee camp in Gaza. Iran's Supreme Leader has called on Muslim countries to boycott Israel.