The Israeli military renewed warnings on Monday for Palestinians in Gaza not to return to the embattled territory’s north. Israeli military spokesman Avichay Adraee stated, “Palestinians should stay in southern Gaza because the north is a dangerous combat zone”. This comes a day after Gaza hospital officials said five Palestinians were killed as they were trying to return to their homes in the war-torn north Gaza.
Russia claims to have dealt significant blows to Ukrainian forces, reporting 895 casualties in a day. Meanwhile, Ukraine’s army chief warns of Russia’s advances in the east, aiming to capture Chasiv Yar by May 9. Additionally, Russia announces improvements in army positions near Donetsk, Avdiivka, and Kupyansk, and boasts of downing 270 Ukrainian drones and six HIMARS shells.