Israel-Hamas war live updates: Satellite images show extensive construction near Egypt's border with Gaza
What we knowSatellite images show extensive construction and a wall being built in Egypt along its border with Gaza's southernmost city of Rafah. Dozens of bulldozers and earth movers can be seen clearing the land in the Sinai Desert and construction equipment is also visible. Across the border the shelters and tents can be seen in Rafah where more than 1 million people have sought refuge since Israel launched its ground invasion in the enclave. Egyptian officials have denied they are building an enclosure to house displaced Palestinians.A senior U.S. official told NBC News last night that high-level talks about a cease-fire and securing the release of the remaining hostages in Hamas captivity are ongoing, despite an apparent veto on them by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Disagreement remains over Hamas' demand that 1,500 Palestinian prisoners, including some convicted of murder, be released in exchange for those held in captivity, the source said. President Joe Biden spoke with Netanyahu last night where he "reiterated his view that a military operation should not proceed without a credible and executable plan for ensuring the safety of and support for the civilians in Rafah," according to a White House readout of the call. At least five patients have died during Israel's raid on Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis, southern Gaza's main medical facility. Palestinian health authorities said the deaths were caused by lack of oxygen and power outages during the raid. Doctors, displaced civilians and critically ill patients were also forced to evacuate the complex, although some patients were left behind because they were too weak to move. Israel has accused Hamas of holding hostages at the facility, a claim denied
