According to a report, residents in Khan Younis have reported intense gun battles between Israel and hamas, Israel said that the southern town is a stronghold of hamas. Reportedly, the israeli airforce and navy have struck targets across Gaza. According to the report, the hamas run health ministry said over 21,500 people have been killed since the war began.
Reportedly, there is very little commercial supplies going into Gaza and more people are depending on aid. According to the report, Israel said it is not limiting aid and the problem lies in distribution. Reportedly, shelters in Gaza are over crowded, personal hygiene is difficult, medicines are in short supply and the health care system is overwhelmed. According to the report, in the 3 months to mid December the world health organisation said it registered 55,400 cases of lice and scabies.
Reportedly, hamas officials were in Cairo, but no ceasefire plan. According to the report, Israel said it has carried out strikes on Lebanon and Syria in response to rocket fire.