Seven Israeli soldiers were killed in a Hamas bomb attack in southern Gaza, marking one of the deadliest incidents for the Israeli military in recent months. Simultaneously, Israeli strikes have killed 74 Palestinians in the past 24 hours. The incident follows ongoing conflict in Gaza, marked by a humanitarian crisis due to a prolonged siege. Calls for a ceasefire in Gaza are growing within Israel, while some officials advocate for continued military action. The situation is further complicated by the recent US-brokered ceasefire with Iran, with ongoing negotiations for a Gaza truce showing little progress.

Prepared by Rachel Morgan and reviewed by editorial team.