Israel pounds Gaza as soldiers skirmish with Hamas

[Collection]Israel continues to bombard Gaza with air strikes while soldiers fight Hamas militants on the ground. The conflict has also spread to southern Lebanon and the occupied West Bank. The United Nations warns that civilians in Gaza are running out of food, water, and shelter. Aid is slowly trickling into Gaza, but it is not enough to meet the needs of the population. Both Israel and Hamas reported overnight clashes in Gaza, with Israel conducting limited raids and airstrikes and gathering information on hostages held by Hamas. .