Fierce clashes and bombardments intensified in Gaza as international mediators sought a ceasefire and hostage release deal in the Israel-Hamas war. Overnight, heavy Israeli strikes and urban combat claimed 128 lives in Gaza. The focus is on the southern city of Khan Yunis, Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar's hometown. Israel targeted military sites and Sinwar's office, claiming over 2,000 terrorists eliminated. Simultaneously, undercover Israeli troops killed three alleged Hamas members in a West Bank hospital raid. Efforts for a new truce are underway, with CIA chief William Burns involved in talks.
