Israel's defense minister, Yoav Gallant, announced on Friday that they are expecting to launch a ground offensive into Gaza soon. The invasion will aim to destroy the vast network of tunnels used by the territory's militant Hamas rulers. Gallant stated that the ground invasion would involve large forces and airstrikes and would be followed by a lower-intensity phase to eliminate "pockets of resistance." This comes after Israeli forces conducted a second ground raid in as many days and as communication services in Gaza were cut following a heavy round of Israeli airstrikes. The Palestinian death toll has already surpassed 7,300, with over 3,000 minors and 1,500 women among the casualties. In Israel, more than 1,400 people, mostly civilians, have been killed during the initial Hamas attack. Meanwhile, the UN Relief Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) warned that hunger and disease are becoming major issues in Gaza, with current aid levels being described as "nothing more than crumbs." The agency called for urgent and meaningful aid flow to the area.