U.S expresses 'serious concerns' over rising civilian casualties amidst Israel-Gaza conflict, reports ongoing hostilities.

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken engaged in a discussion with two high-ranking Israeli officials on Sunday regarding recent fatalities caused by strikes from Israel in the Gaza Strip, according to his spokesperson Matthew Miller. The dialogue aimed to address concerns about civilian casualties.

Saturday's operations resulted in over 90 deaths reportedly at Khan Younis. Israeli officials claimed they were targeting Hamas military commanders Mohammed Deif and Rafa Salama, linked to the initial conflict of October 7th that escalated into present hostilities.

Here are key updates from Monday:

Deir Al-Balah's municipality issued a statement indicating its inability to provide drinking water for 700,000 locals due to fuel scarcity. The city of Rafah reported renewed combat activity since the May offensive commenced by Israel and described intensified Israeli bombardment throughout central Gaza, specifically within al-Bureij and al-Maghazi camps.

UK's Foreign Secretary David Lammy urged for an immediate cessation of hostilities during his inaugural visit to the region as part of official duties.

The health ministry in Gaza announced a revised death count from Sunday's strike on a school, now totaling 22 fatalities following initial reports of 15. The UN-run institution housed numerous displaced persons and was overseen by the civil defense agency's spokesprancer Mahmud Bassal.

Houthi forces in Yemen launched attacks on three vessels, including an oil tanker, using missiles, drones, and explosives-laden boats across maritime zones shared with Israel and Egypt, reportedly as retaliation to the recent Israeli incursion into Gaza's Khan Younis.