Israeli military strikes in Gaza kill at least 15 Palestinians, while looting hampers aid deliveries. The United Nations Palestinian refugee agency (UNRWA) had to halt aid deliveries through one crossing after armed gangs seized food from a convoy of trucks. Palestinians accuse Israel of trying to depopulate the area through forced evacuations and bombardments to create a buffer zone, which the army denies. The conflict started when Hamas-led militants attacked southern Israeli communities, killing 1,200 people and abducting over 250 hostages. Talks are being held to explore ways to reach a deal with Israel that could secure the release of hostages in return for Palestinian prisoners.