Intense clashes erupted in the southern city of Khan Younis, with Palestinian fighters engaging invading Israeli forces in street-to-street and house-to-house combat, as reported by Al Jazeera's Hani Mahmoud from Rafah in southern Gaza.
The focal point of the battles is around Nasser Hospital, where heavy Israeli bombardment has been reported. Snipers have positioned themselves in high-rise buildings, targeting individuals on the streets below. The situation has left those in the hospital with no safe haven, whether inside the building or in the courtyard where many seek refuge.
The destruction and displacement continue unabated throughout the Gaza Strip. In the north, a car near Al-Shifa Hospital was targeted, resulting in three fatalities and several injuries.
