Devastation in Gaza as Israel wages war on Hamas ->
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said his country's military has "conquered" the north of Gaza and the southern city of Khan Younis and is "preparing to enter Rafah," where more than 1 million people are sheltering in dire conditions. Follow for live news updates.
At least 12 people drowned off the coast of Gaza while trying to retrieve aid parcels that had been airdropped into the sea, Palestinian paramedics said.
The US-proposed resolution on Gaza, which calls for a ceasefire, will be brought to a vote in the UN Security Council on Friday morning, a US official said Thursday.
Negotiations to secure an immediate ceasefire tied to the release of hostages held by Hamas are "getting closer" to a deal, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Wednesday.
US President Joe Biden voiced "deep concerns" over Israel's plans for a major operation in Rafah during his phone conversation Monday with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he has approved plans for military action in Rafah, as Gazans report more deadly Israeli airstrikes in the enclave.