According to a report, israeli forces have continued to push into southern Gaza, saying they are searching for top hamas officials they believe are hiding in Khan Younis, Gaza’s second biggest city. Reportedly, the israeli defence force said they had raided a tunnel in Khan Younis that had been used to hold hostages, though they were not there when it was discovered. According to the report, the focus of fighting is now in southern Gaza, though palestinian fighters advanced around the northern town of Jabalia as the idf were moving their tanks and infantry southwards.