00:00Israel declared Gaza City a combat zone and announced it recovered the remains of two hostages Friday.
00:08It comes as Israel Defense Forces ramps up offensive operations that are being criticized by other countries.
00:16As fighting continues, the Hamas-run Gaza Health Ministry says the death toll in Gaza has risen to more than 63,000 since the war began.
00:24The ministry also says five people died of malnutrition-related causes, bringing the death toll to 322 as the United Nations reports widespread famine is a reality for hundreds of thousands of Palestinians.
00:39Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, however, has vowed to continue to fight until Hamas is entirely dismantled.
00:46The IDF says it's targeting Gaza City because it remains a stronghold for Hamas and is home to tunnels used by Hamas militants.
00:55After initiating tactical pauses in aid distribution, Israel says it's now lifted that restriction, but some aid groups say they weren't notified.
01:04An Israeli official did not say how expanded military operations would impact future aid deliveries,
01:10as Palestinians tell the Associated Press that they have seen little aid trickle through.
01:15The UN reports around 23,000 have evacuated as Israel intensifies operations in Gaza's largest city.
01:23The Israeli military also recovered the remains of two hostages Friday, one identified as Elaine Weiss and another who has not yet been identified.
01:33Of the more than 250 captured by Hamas in 2023, 20 hostages are still believed to be alive,
01:39and the families of captives are urging Israel to negotiate a ceasefire to secure the release of the remaining hostages.
01:46Netanyahu said in a statement,
01:48we will not rest or be silent until we return all of our hostages home, both living and dead.
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