Israel has intensified its ground offensive in Gaza, with Defence Minister Israel Katz stating that renewed fighting is pressuring Hamas to engage in hostage negotiations in Qatar. Amid fears of mass displacement of Palestinians, Egypt’s President al-Sisi criticized Israel’s actions as a deliberate attempt to force inhabitants out of Gaza, while the UN Secretary-General condemned the humanitarian crisis as “beyond atrocious.” Over 53,000 Palestinians have reportedly died since the conflict escalated, with ongoing hostilities complicating humanitarian efforts and negotiations for hostages.