Israeli forces advance in southern Gaza, tanks active in Rafah

Israeli forces intensified their operations in southern Gaza's Khan Younis, targeting Hamas militants and infrastructure. This comes after Prime Minister Netanyahu's address to U.S. lawmakers, affirming efforts to bring home hostages taken by Hamas on October 7. The conflict, sparked by a deadly Hamas attack, has led to over 39,000 Palestinian deaths, according to Gaza health officials. Amid ongoing battles, Palestinian civilians face severe hardships, with many displaced and hoping for an end to the hostilities.