Israeli Forces Kill 14 Palestinians in Gaza Strikes

Israeli forces intensified their operations in Gaza, resulting in the deaths of at least 14 Palestinians from tank and air strikes, with escalating violence reported in Rafah and surrounding areas. The ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas continues alongside heightened tensions along the Lebanon-Israel border involving Hezbollah. Palestinian health officials reported casualties from Israeli shelling in the Nuseirat refugee camp and an airstrike in Gaza City, with uncertainty about the number of combatants versus civilians among the dead. The Israeli military claimed significant success in Rafah, asserting that hundreds of militants had been killed and military infrastructure destroyed. Meanwhile, Hamas reported targeting Israeli military vehicles in Rafah, claiming control over a bulldozer after a successful attack. The situation remains critical, with international efforts for a ceasefire ongoing amidst the violence.