The southern Gaza town of Khan Younis saw severe combat overnight and into Sunday as Israel continued its onslaught, backed by renewed US military support. Despite global calls for a cease-fire, Israel`s ongoing military actions have sparked international condemnation, according to a report in the Associated Press. 

According to the AP report, the United States, a crucial supporter of Israel, blocked UN Security Council efforts to halt the crisis while simultaneously rushing over USD 100 million in tank ammunition to back the offensive. The strike aims to demolish military and governmental capabilities in response to a Palestinian militant attack on southern Israel on October 7, which resulted in several deaths and the capture of persons.