Israeli forces have launched a large-scale ground assault on Gaza City, killing at least 78 Palestinians, according to local reports.

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) are combining intense airstrikes with ground maneuvers to push Palestinians out of key residential zones, Al Jazeera reported. The European Union has warned that the death toll could rise significantly.

Meanwhile, U.S. President Donald Trump issued a stern message to Hamas, urging the release of Israeli hostages. In the West Bank, IDF troops continued operations in Nablus, deploying sound grenades in the town of Kafr Qalil.