Israeli officials maintain their military is focused on eliminating Hamas, the Gaza-based militant group that carried out a deadly attack in Israel on Oct. 7, 2023. About 50 hostages taken by Hamas at the time remain in captivity, roughly half of whom Israel believes are dead.

Israeli forces kill more aid seekers as UN warns amount of food Israel letting in not enough to stop starvation in Gaza.

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