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.

Israeli airstrike on Gaza City apartment killed woman, her four children shortly after Israeli military said it would begin limited pause on attacks

The IDF also announces a "tactical pause" in fighting in parts of Gaza, after mounting pressure and warnings of starvation.

It was at least the third vessel blocked this year while challenging Israel’s naval blockade and seeking to deliver supplies by sea to a population facing rising starvation.

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,