Israeli forces intensified their operations around Gaza City on Wednesday, with officials describing the evacuation of the city as 'inevitable' amid ongoing bombardments and preparations to seize the territory's largest urban center. Residents reported heavy airstrikes and drone attacks overnight, as the United Nations declared a famine in Gaza and blamed the crisis on restricted humanitarian aid. While Hamas has accepted a draft ceasefire and hostage release deal circulated by mediators, Israel has yet to provide an official response, and protests in Tel Aviv have called for an end to the war and the return of hostages.

Meanwhile, President Donald Trump is set to host a White House meeting to discuss post-war plans for Gaza, following his controversial proposal for United States involvement in the territory's future. The Israeli government has signaled its intent to continue military operations until its objectives are met, despite mounting international and domestic pressure. The conflict, which began with a deadly attack in October 2023, has resulted in tens of thousands of Palestinian deaths and a humanitarian crisis that continues to worsen.