berlin. israel steps up its offensive in gaza. an attack on a refugee camp kills more than 50 people. the israeli military says it carried out an airstrike in northern gaza. troops are engaging in hand-to-hand combat.

we look at the story of a family with 11 members kidnapped by hamas. welcome. as israel steps up its ground air offensive, dozens of people have been killed in an attack on a refugee camp. the gaza health authority says at least 50 people are dead. the united nations is also with more than 3000 children have

been killed so far. and with food, water and medical supplies still desperately short, there are growing because for a humanitarian cease-fire. >> gazans go through another day of explosions. at the death toll mouth, eight and a half 1000 people have died in gaza. many have lost entire families. >> we don't have anything. nothing. he was going out to find guests because we don't have any at home. he was looking for bread for the children. then they told me he was murdered.

>> this is not a daily reality for the people of gaza. people clawing to get others out of the rubble. on monday, the un security council held an emergency meeting to discuss the gaza crisis. 3200 children were killed in gaza. this cannot be collateral damage. >> we call on the world to do better.

they all deserve peace. children do not start conflicts and they are powerless to stop them. >> essential supplies are running dangerously low. if tell me more about the strike , telephone connections with gaza are difficult so we apologize in advance for the poor sound quality here. >> this is where the strike happened today. according to the civil defense.

200 people were killed. >> is really troops and tanks appeared to be deep inside gaza now. looking at fighting on the ground. quick the sources are very limited.

there is another start. this is from the south of gaza city. the threat from the eastern border. and the beach. >> what in the south?

that's what it is a very frequent problem here. it is very hard to get. there are water supplies from gaza we are carrying water from downstairs or who seek and we look for all the oil available. of course we want to become the story of our own reporting but i don't want to let you go without

asking how you and your family are coping. quickness is very hard. every day we have different struggles looking for drinking water. then we go to the market to get some food. sometimes we can get through it, sometimes we can't.

it is very hard, very tough. first there was a journalist. thank you for speaking to us. be safe. there has been no let up in israel's ground and air campaign in gaza. military says it has struck hundreds of military targets in recent days. israeli soldiers are engaged in what they call fierce hand-to-hand combat into the desk including a network of tunnels beneath gaza. >> the israel defense forces released footage they say shows

ground troops operating inside the gaza strip. while the idf does not locate its forces, they have seen tanks between the north and south of the enclave. some of the fighting taking place inside the complex where hamas is b -- believed to be holding 240 hostages. rescuing hostages is the stated objective. this figure shows the airstrike that killed a senior, schematic said to be involved in the october some of the tax. the high death toll has led to international calls for cease-fire.

he says israel's forces will not stop. she has more on the israeli strike. grant that is why we are saying that they carried out this operation it is part of northern gaza city. they succeeded in killing a hamas commander who was responsible for the northern part of the gaza strip and also dozens of other militants.

the whole compound and buildings were taken over. there were a lot of buildings that were collapsing. many casualties. quickly israel defense forces report fierce fighting deep in the gaza strip. quickly have been in constant bombardment in the gaza strip. there have been a lot of airstrikes and artillery tank fire. it became quite intense.

they were going out toward the center of the country. we hear from the israeli army they are moving deeper and deeper inside gaza. that is the street that goes from one of the main streets in gaza to the south. we understand some of the ground forces are moving from the western side as well. also from the north and eastern side. heavy fighting has been going on. two israeli soldiers were killed. we also heard that they were involved in heavy fighting.

the army keeps it very tight when it comes to information. also, where the location exactly are. this ground operation is going deeper and deeper inside gaza. >> a significant escalation. what are the long-term goals of the israeli government? what happens to the enclave after that? >> this is a very important question. the government has not given any answer to that. so far there want to eradicate hamas. not just of hamas but the other militant groups operating in

gaza. we don't know about their vision for long-term. many of them are displaced. will they be able to return to their homes? what is left of their homes? our military analyst saying there could be long-term occupation in the gaza strip. there are all kinds of scenarios. nothing has been said by the israeli government. they also have hamas leaders abroad. this is a very long campaign and

war. >> that was tonya kramer. thank you so much. among the communities attacked by hamas october seventh -- one of the families torn apart on that day was their home in the agricultural community burned to the ground. most of the family members went missing. 11 were kidnapped by hamas including three young children and an elderly man. they are still being held in gaza. for members of the family have since been found dead. they have been campaigning for their lease. quick thank you for having me. we have no further new information.

we are waiting for them to come back home. as you said, we know that for armored and seven artificially kidnapped. >> and israeli national security advisor said there is no deal in sight for the release of the hostages. how concerned are you about that? >> i am a medical student. i am not a security specialist. the family and friends are concerned every day. you can imagine how it feels. when your best friend, mother or child is a hostage and held by hamas.

every day that goes by, every minute, every hour, we are very worried. just waiting for them. and the israeli government, we expect all sides to put this at the top of the priority. >> how does that make you feel? as dylan so concerned about the entire family missing. >> i am not a national security specialist. i know her for 10 years.

we were together at the ngos she established. her life mission was to solve the hunger problem in africa. humanitarian aid workers, peace activists. it has been too long. almost a month. we just need them home now. >> you have been bringing that message to a lot of people over the past days. have been incredibly strong, touring several countries. trying to rally people to get on.

>> i would say that is everyone we have met. the family needs action.

to use all of their diplomatic tools. everything to end this today, now. >> do you know that is happening? are the things going on behind the scenes that you are sure they are doing what they can? >> i wish i would know more details. all families wish to know more detail.

we wanted to make sure that everyone we met did not only minutes that day. from the people we met, they give us huge support. i believe they are doing whatever they can. these are our people, our families. this is real people. >> you just got here to berlin. what is next for you? who are you helping to speak and convey that message to?

>> we are now arranging a second allegation. i am here. even the basic stuff, a sign of life. this is basic stuff that we don't have any certainty about. i know it is a very complex situation. i really wish for anyone to not be in those shoes. this is every minute, every hour.

he >> world leaders have repeatedly warned of fighting that could escalate into a wider conflict. rock is being launched into israel. israel has retaliated, striking the shiite militia has below. >> a school campus entire us. >> you want to go back home. i am a tobacco farmer. now we are here. quick these people's lives have been disrupted amid fears of a major war.

they have been firing rockets toward israel. there was a large and diverse weapon. at any moment, the situation could escalate, leaving the government to look on. >> it appears that has below is proceeding with reason, wisdom. the rules of the game are limited. i can't promise the lebanese people anything. a lot depends on has below. >> all eyes are on the has been the leader. he pledged to support from the palestinian hamas. haslett has a lot to lose.

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