Thousands of displaced Palestinians are fleeing Khan Younis, with reports of “panic” amid ongoing Israeli air bombardment as forces surround the southern city.
Twenty-four Israeli soldiers were killed in combat in southern Gaza in the single deadliest day for Israeli troops in the enclave since the war against Hamas began.
Israel had proposed allowing Hamas senior leaders to leave Gaza as part of a broader ceasefire deal, officials familiar with the talks told CNN.
Separately, Axios reported that Israel offered a two-month truce as part of a prospective hostage deal.
Meanwhile, the US carried out airstrikes on Iran-backed militias in Iraq following repeated attacks on US forces, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said.
