"Israeli Strikes Escalate in Gaza as Hostages Await Medicine Delivery"

Intense Israeli air strikes hit Khan Younis in southern Gaza, causing panic and displacing families, while a Qatar-mediated deal sees medicines sent for Israeli hostages held by Hamas. The White House and US envoy are involved in discussions for a possible new hostage release deal, as the UN warns of a dire humanitarian situation in Gaza. Israel's Defence Minister indicates a winding down of military operations in the south, but fighting continues in the north, with Israeli tanks returning to previously vacated areas. Qatar and Egypt are working on plans for the release of hostages in exchange for a halt in fighting.