Hamas issued its strongest messaging about the Israeli hostages in Gaza Thursday night, saying that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Gaza City ground incursion means that Israel has lost any chance of getting its hostages out of the territory – dead or alive.

A new poll finds more U.S. adults view Israel’s military action in Gaza as excessive than at the beginning of its war with Hamas.

Israel Ground Offensive in Gaza City News, Israel-Hamas War Live Updates: The 14 other council members voted in favour of the draft, which described the humanitarian situation as “catastrophic."

Hamas ominously released what it called a “parting image” Saturday of the remaining 48 Israelis being held captive in Gaza, as the Jewish state’s ground troops prepare to close in on Gaza

Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu said the strike in Doha, Qatar, was to avenge Oct. 7. "The days are over when terror leaders can enjoy immunity," he said.

Some Israeli officials believe the military assault on Gaza City will deliver a decisive blow to the group, which continues to stage ambushes and guerrilla attacks.