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Israeli tanks have advanced deeper into Gaza City

The United Nations has described the humanitarian situation in the territory as cataclysmic, with hospitals overwhelmed by the influx of wounded civilians. Over one million residents in Gaza City have been displaced by the fighting, forcing many to flee southward. Aid organizations report severe shortages of food and medical supplies due to restricted access.

Israeli tanks advanced closer to the center of Gaza City

This movement occurred hours before a scheduled meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House to discuss a proposed peace plan. The U.S. has presented a 21-point strategy to Arab and Muslim nations aimed at achieving a lasting ceasefire and the release of remaining hostages. Trump expressed optimism about the potential for an agreement.

The federal government is preparing for a possible shutdown

Essential services would continue, but many agencies could halt operations, affecting hundreds of thousands of workers. The White House has instructed agencies to plan for mass layoffs in non-essential programs. Democrats are pushing for extensions on health care subsidies set to expire. Partisan negotiations are intensifying to avoid the impasse.