TEL AVIV: The Hamas stronghold ​'Outpost 17​' in west Jabaliya has been captured by Israel. The area was captured after a 10-hour long struggle on land and underground tunnel, the Nahal Brigade, one of Israel's infantry units D informed. Many terrorists were killed and weapons seized. Israeli forces now claims control over northern Gaza.

Israel targets Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza City as the forces believe that Hamas' commander resides in the tunnel under the hospital. Thousands of commoners are in the premises of the hospital.

At the same time, Israel agreed to a four-hour daily ceasefire in northern Gaza from Thursday. This was announced by US National Security Adviser John Curby. At present, the attack has been intensified in northern Gaza and southern Gaza. 19 people in Jabaliya refugee camp and four in Khan Younis. The number of people killed in Gaza has exceeded 11,500. It is reported that more than 25000 people are trapped among the collapsed buildings. Due to lack of fuel, surgery is carried out by mobile light in many places.