Israel intensifies bombardment across central and southern Gaza, with dozens reported killed in an Israeli attack on homes in Deir el-Balah.

 A Senior Hamas official has said there is “no negotiations” with Israel unless it stops its Gaza offensive even as Israeli leaders pledge to press on with the war.

 Reports say At least 16,248 Palestinians have been killed in Gaza since October 7.

However In Israel, the official death toll stands at about 1,200.