Israel’s Defense Ministry described the need to produce its own heavy munitions as a key lesson of the war in Gaza.

Many women and young children have been reported killed in Israel’s latest attacks on Gaza, with nearly 50 people killed and dozens wounded in a single day as the overall death toll in the war-ravaged Palestinian territory pushes towards 46,

Israeli officials say they believe 98 hostages remain in Gaza and that about 60 are still alive. More than 100 hostages were released during a week-long truce in November 2023. Since then, some have died in captivity, while others were rescued by Israeli forces.

Israel’s sustained use of heavy munitions ... and deliberate disruption,” U.N. humanitarian affairs chief Tom Fletcher said Monday, citing recent Israeli attacks on and around marked U.N ...