Escalating Conflict: Israel's Intensified Ground Operations in Gaza

Israel has expanded its military offensive in the Gaza Strip, launching extensive ground operations that have resulted in over 103 fatalities, including numerous children, according to medical sources. The operations aimed to capture territory and control aid distribution, further deepening the ongoing humanitarian crisis.

The intense airstrikes have predominantly hit northern and southern Gaza, with the northern region seeing a major hospital forced to cease operations due to the conflict. The blockade on essential supplies, now in its third month, risks causing widespread famine, experts warn.

Diplomatic efforts are ongoing, with negotiations in Qatar seeking to establish a ceasefire. Meanwhile, Israeli defense systems intercepted a missile launched by Houthi rebels, highlighting the conflict's regional implications and the complexity of reaching a peaceful resolution.

(With inputs from agencies.)