Israel Says Seizing “Large Areas” Of Gaza As Strike Kills 23

Israeli Defense Minister Katz announced troops are seizing “large areas” in Gaza, making the territory “smaller and more isolated.” An Israeli airstrike on a Gaza City residential building killed at least 23 people, mostly women and children. Meanwhile, French President Macron said France plans to recognize a Palestinian state in “coming months.” Israel continues operations amid a humanitarian crisis, with Gaza’s total war death toll now exceeding 50,800 Palestinians.READ FULL