Israeli troops have intensified their offensive in Gaza City’s Sheikh Radwan neighborhood, targeting Hamas positions. The escalation has killed at least 24 Palestinians, including children, and destroyed homes and tent encampments as residents flee under military orders, Reuters reported.

The operation aims to capture Hamas’s last stronghold, though concerns remain over risks to hostages and soldiers. The broader conflict has displaced up to one million Palestinians and caused over 63,000 deaths since October 2023. Malnutrition-related deaths, including 130 children, have also risen, though Israel disputes claims of famine.

Hamas continues to propose hostage exchanges for ceasefires but refuses to disarm, complicating peace efforts.