Fierce fighting in northern Gaza as aid starts to roll off US-built pier

Israeli forces engage in fierce battles with Hamas in Gaza's Jabalia and Rafah regions. The conflict escalates as tanks penetrate deep into Jabalia, targeting residential areas. Hundreds of thousands flee Rafah, seeking refuge. UN aids distribution via sea as land routes remain unsafe. Amidst mounting casualties, Israel claims self-defense, denying genocide accusations at The Hague's International Court of Justice.