Israel continues intense bombardment of the Gaza Strip, as health facilities and humanitarian aid efforts are crumbling due to intense fighting.
Israeli forces continue overnight and early morning raids in occupied West Bank.
White House aide says US has “not given a firm deadline to Israel” to end military operations in the besieged enclave.
UN Security Council expected to discuss situation in Gaza on Friday as countries press for a ceasefire amid continued opposition from veto-holding US.
At least 17,177 Palestinians have been killed in Gaza since October 7. In Israel, the official death toll stands at about 1,150.
