During a recent U.N. assembly, the Palestinian ambassador urgently implored an end to the bombing in Gaza. Israeli troops and tanks executed a lengthy ground operation in northern Gaza, targeting militant sites to prepare for an anticipated ground invasion after weeks of relentless airstrikes. The U.N. issued a warning of impending fuel depletion in Gaza, limiting humanitarian relief efforts in a region under siege since the outbreak of violence initiated by Hamas in southern Israel. Israeli airstrikes and drones ignited fires in southern Lebanon, intensifying clashes, with a reported strike on a mattress factory in the Tyre district. The Gaza Health Ministry reported a death toll exceeding 7,000 Palestinians, including a disputed hospital explosion, marking a stark increase compared to the 2014 Gaza conflict.