Israel launches new military operation in Khan Yunis. Fighting continues at Shifa Hospital in Gaza.

Seven people die in an air strike in neighboring Rafah. No progress reported in Qatar and Egypt's efforts to mediate a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. The talks also include the release of Israeli hostages held by Hamas and access to aid supplies for the population in the Gaza Strip threatened by famine. The health authority controlled by the Islamist Hamas said on Sunday that 32,226 Palestinians had been killed and more than 74,500 others injured.