The operation has left four Israeli soldiers killed, the source said. In a separate attack on the enemy forces in the Strip, one more Israeli was killed. Israel’s imposed war on Gaza has killed over 59,730 Palestinians and wounded more than 144,470.

Experts warn that Gaza is nearing famine, citing Israel's blockade and military offensive following Hamas' Oct. 7, 2023, attack. The World Health Organization reports a sharp rise in malnutrition and disease,