In a dire situation unfolding in the north of Gaza, the UN agency for Palestinian refugees has reported that hundreds of patients remain stranded in local hospitals. According to doctors on the ground, attempts to evacuate Al-Quds hospital in Gaza City were met with insurmountable challenges, particularly for patients in critical condition, after Israel instructed staff to leave the facility on Sunday.

The Palestinian Red Crescent has confirmed that Israeli air strikes persist in the area, further complicating rescue efforts. Eyewitnesses have also reported the presence of an Israeli tank and armored vehicle on the main road running from the north to the south of the Gaza Strip, in close proximity to Gaza City. The Israeli military has refrained from disclosing the exact location of their forces.

Meanwhile, Israel's military has announced an expansion of its ground offensive in the territory. They claim to have engaged and neutralized what they describe as "dozens of terrorists" in overnight clashes. This comes in response to the series of attacks initiated by Hamas on October 7, which resulted in the tragic loss of 1,400 lives and the abduction of 230 individuals as hostages.

The Hamas-run health ministry in Gaza has reported a devastating toll, with more than 8,000 casualties since the commencement of Israel's retaliatory bombing campaign. The situation remains fluid, with humanitarian concerns mounting as the conflict persists.