‘We are focused on this question, there are consultations going on,’ says Jake Sullivan; Israel toll climbs by 200, according to public broadcaster; most recent Gaza toll stands at 900
- Israel-Hamas at war: What we know on day five
Over 260,000 people have been forced to flee their homes in the Gaza Strip, as heavy Israeli bombardments from the air, land and sea continue to hit the Palestinian enclave, the United Nations said.
Fierce fighting has left thousands dead on both sides since Hamas launched a surprise assault on Saturday, spurring Israel’s reprisal bombing campaign.
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