Israel says heavy fighting in south Gaza, as Paris meeting seeks halt
Monday, 29 January 2024 Israeli forces on Sunday fought "intensive battles" with Hamas militants in southern Gaza, the army said, as the CIA's chief met with Israeli, Egyptian and Qatari officials for ceasefire talks. William Burns, the Central Intelligence Agency director, met in Paris with top Egyptian, Israeli and Qatari officials.
Stay informed with the latest developments as South Gaza witnesses intense battles while heavy rain compounds the challenges for displaced residents in the north. Get real-time updates on the unfolding..
Israeli tanks stormed back into parts of the northern Gaza Strip they had left last week, residents said on Tuesday, reigniting some of the most intense fighting since the New Year when Israel..