U.S. Secretary of Defense expresses concerns about Rafah ground operation to Israeli Defense Minister.
Meanwhile, the Israeli military is intensifying its attacks on hospitals across the Gaza Strip, alleging that Hamas fighters are active there. It has been revealed that Amal Hospital, the main hospital in Khan Yunis in the south, has completely ceased functioning. In addition, health authorities in the Gaza strip announced on the 26th that the Israelimilitary is intensifies the siege of Shifa Hospital, and the situation remains severe.