Hamas claims that the death toll in the Gaza Strip has soared over 8,000 as Israel ramps up its ground war. Health officials in Gaza reported that over 8,300 people have been killed, including more than 3,400 children, due to three weeks of relentless Israeli artillery and missile strikes. Israel maintains that it is only targeting Hamas and other militant groups and places the blame for civilian casualties on Hamas for hiding among the civilian population. Israeli forces have released video footage showing soldiers entering Gaza from the north as ground operations increase. The military claims to have killed dozens of Hamas militants who were barricaded inside buildings and tunnels. Meanwhile, many in Israel, including those who have lost loved ones in the conflict, are protesting against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the continuation of the war. Despite international calls for a pause in fighting to allow humanitarian aid to reach Gaza, Netanyahu has rejected the idea of a ceasefire and vows to eliminate Hamas.