"Israeli Tanks Pound Hospital Districts in South Gaza as Residents Flee Chaotic Aid Distribution"

Israeli tanks pounded areas around two hospitals in Gaza's main southern city Khan Younis, forcing displaced people into a desperate scramble for safety, while 20 Palestinians were killed and 150 injured in an Israeli air strike in Gaza City. The Israeli military is targeting Hamas militants, but the offensive has led to a humanitarian crisis with thousands of homeless people seeking shelter. International appeals for a ceasefire have been unsuccessful, and mediated talks on a truce and hostage swaps have hit a snag, as the conflict threatens to destabilize the Middle East.