IDF planes bombed terror targets in Rafah on Thursday morning, residents said, killing at least 11 in strikes on two houses. Tanks reportedly shelled some areas in eastern Rafah. 

US intel officials tell members of Congress that Israel has so far only degraded the terror group's fighting capabilities.

The US president tells reporters that he is working to secure increased humanitarian aid for Palestinians and a temporary pause in fighting to allow the release of Israeli hostages held by Hamas.

An experimental antifungal drug was reportedly brought to Israel at the request of the family and doctors, but failed to improve the soldier's condition.