"Gaza Conflict Escalates Amid Israel-Hamas War"

The Israel-Hamas conflict continues to escalate, with ongoing fighting in Gaza and a drone strike in southern Lebanon. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejects Hamas' conditions for a hostage deal, while a relative of Israeli hostages urges their release to be the first priority. UN chief Antonio Guterres condemns Israel's offensive in Gaza, citing "heartbreaking and utterly unacceptable" civilian deaths. Meanwhile, Israel's Cabinet approves a plan to hold Palestinian tax funds until transferred to the Palestinian Authority, and Israel reports killing 15 Palestinian gunmen in Gaza. The death toll in Gaza surpasses 25,100, with thousands wounded, as the conflict shows no signs of abating.