Israel wages ground campaign in Gaza, communications blackout eases
Israel wages ground campaign in Gaza, communications blackout eases

Israel said it would allow an increase in aid and urged Palestinian civilians to go to a "humanitarian zone" in the south. There is a mounting outcry over the toll from the bombing and calls for a "humanitarian pause."

- Israeli forces expand ground operations and airstrikes in Gaza, targeting Hamas military sites; communications partially restored after a day-long blackout.
- Israeli Defence Ministry coordinates with Palestinians for a "humanitarian zone" in Gaza, promising increased aid; international calls for a "humanitarian pause" grow.
- Over 8,000 Palestinians reported killed in Israel's campaign; living conditions for displaced Palestinians described as dire.
- Global reactions include support for Israel's right to self-defence from Western countries, and large pro-Palestinian rallies; EU and WHO express concern over humanitarian access and hospital safety.
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