In a first, Israeli tanks pushed into the southern and eastern districts of the Gazan city of Deir al-Balah, where Israeli sources said the military believes hostages may be held. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/07/22/world/israel-tanks-deir-al-balah-hostage/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #worldnews #middleeast #israel #gaza #israelhamaswar #palestinians #hamas #benjaminnetanyahu