Middle East conflict: Israeli shelling in Deir al-Balah; WHO workers detained July 21, 2025 at 11:02PM

Israeli tanks entered Deir al-Balah in Gaza amid a hostage search, resulting in casualties and damage to UN facilities. Airstrikes in Khan Younis killed civilians, exacerbating the dire humanitarian situation with shortages of food and medicine. Ceasefire negotiations are threatened as the conflict intensifies, drawing international criticism over aid access and civilian deaths.