Israeli army intensifies ground campaign in Gaza, civilian death toll rises.

The Israeli army has intensified its ground campaign in the Gaza Strip, as the Palestinian death toll rises to over 8,000, with the majority being civilians and half of them children. The UN warns that civil order is "starting to break down" in the besieged territory, and the situation is described as "growing desperate by the hour." Israel says it is in "phase two" of its invasion, targeting both above and below ground, including Hamas's tunnel network. The international community calls for a humanitarian ceasefire and increased aid to Gaza.