Israel's recent military actions in Gaza have reignited tensions, challenging Prime Minister Netanyahu's political standing amid waning public support and reservist fatigue. The campaign's objectives include dismantling Hamas's capabilities and negotiating hostage releases,

The military said it had retaken part of the Netzarim Corridor that divides northern Gaza from the south, and from where it had previously withdrawn as part of a ceasefire that began in January. That truce was shattered Tuesday by Israeli airstrikes that killed more than 400 Palestinians,