German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul has called on Israel to enable safe land access to the war-torn Gaza Strip, saying it is the only way to alleviate the population's "unimaginable" suffering. "Only by land can sufficient quantities of aid reach the people,

US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff has begun talks in Israel, first meeting with right-wing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, according to the leader's office. Israeli media reported their discussion on Thursday focused on the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip,

Shifa Hospital said the dead and wounded were among crowds massed at the Zikim Crossing, the main entry point for humanitarian aid to northern Gaza.