Israel reports that its military has entered the heart of Khan Younis after conducting airstrikes in the south of Gaza

Israel claims to have its forces in “the heart of Khan Younis” following an overnight bombardment of the southern city.

The Israeli military describes today’s battle as “the most intense day” since the start of their ground assault in late October.

According to the UN Food Programme, the hunger problem in Gaza has gotten worse since the war resumed.

The “pulverising” of Gaza is “among the worst assaults on any civilian population in our time and age,” according to the chairman of the Norwegian Refugee Council.

Evidence of sexual assault, rape, and female mutilation during the October 7 Hamas attacks has been shown to the BBC.

On October 7, 1,200 people were killed in a Hamas attack on southern Israel, and about 240 others were taken captive.

At least 16,248 individuals, including over 7,000 children, have reportedly died as a result of Israel’s retaliatory campaign, according to Hamas officials in Gaza.

According to Israeli officials, the conflict for the southern Gaza Strip has already begun.

The Defence Minister, Yoav Gallant, stated during a press conference this evening that Khan Younis was now experiencing the same events that had already occurred in Gaza City.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu responded to those who he claimed were attempting to exert pressure on Israel, stating that the only way to swiftly complete the task at hand was to employ crushing force against Hamas. This came as US officials began to express concern about Israel’s strategies. Once more, a great deal of civilians are dying as a result of that strategy, while others are running for their lives.

The prime minister came under fire during a meeting earlier with the families of those still detained by Hamas and recently freed hostages.

One unidentified former hostage claimed in a leaked recording of the discussion that Netanyahu prioritised politics before the safe return of the other 138 hostages. There was cheering in response to her outburst.