Security circles: Talks about a ceasefire continue. Israel accuses the UN of trying to cover up Hamas' sexual violence.

UN: Rape in Hamas terror credible. Ex-prisoners report abuse by Israel. Israeli Minister Gantz holds talks in Washington. US Vice President Kamala Harris expresses her “deep concern’ about humanitarian conditions in the Gaza Strip. Israel is planning a ground offensive in the area of Rafah. The United Nations is now considering supplying Gaza with food by air. The UN is also considering air deliveries of aid into the coastal area.