Kamala Harris, the US Vice President, expressed concern over the high number of innocent Palestinians killed in Gaza as a result of Israeli bombings. The collapse of a truce with Hamas led to a renewed barrage of attacks, with fears of a potential Israeli ground operation in the south of Gaza. The Gaza health ministry reported at least 193 Palestinian fatalities and 650 wounded since the truce ended. Harris emphasized the importance of respecting international and humanitarian law and outlined a US vision for post-conflict Gaza. The International Committee of the Red Cross described the renewed fighting as intense, adding to the already massive destruction in the area. The conflict broke out after Hamas crossed into southern Israel, resulting in heavy casualties and hostages taken back into Gaza. The southern part of Gaza, including Khan Younis and Rafah, was heavily targeted by Israeli airstrikes, with concerns of a potential ground offensive. Amidst the escalating violence, efforts to negotiate a new truce and exchange prisoners continued, with French President Francois Macron getting involved in the mediation process.