Palestinian authorities claim that Israeli strikes have killed over 5,791 people in Gaza and injured more than 16,200, while Israeli authorities report over 1,400 people killed in Israel and more than 5,400 injured since the Hamas attack on October 7th. U.S. intelligence officials have determined with "high confidence" that Israel was not responsible for the explosion at al-Ahli Hospital in Gaza City last week that killed numerous people. However, they could not definitively identify who launched the rocket.

Amidst the ongoing conflict, the Biden administration is reportedly preparing for the potential evacuation of hundreds of thousands of Americans residing in the Middle East, primarily in Israel and Lebanon, if the situation escalates further. This plan is considered a worst-case scenario, according to officials familiar with the U.S. government's contingency planning.

Meanwhile, the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) reported that more than 613,000 displaced people are seeking shelter in UN facilities across the Gaza Strip, with most shelters overcrowded. UNRWA also stated that 38 of its staff members have been killed, and 41 facilities have been damaged since the start of the conflict.

In a recent press conference, President Biden reiterated his support for Israel's right to defend itself while emphasizing the need for humanitarian aid in Gaza. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan referred to Hamas as a "liberation group" and called for an immediate ceasefire, humanitarian aid, and the release of hostages.