The Israeli military has approved a new operational framework for an offensive in Gaza City, days after the security cabinet backed its seizure.

Israeli Armed Forces Chief approves new ‘framework’ for Gaza city seizure; Hamas slams ‘aaggressive' incursions

Israeli strike in Gaza City kills Al Jazeera reporter Anas al-Sharif and four colleagues. Israel called al-Sharif a Hamas militant, sparking condemnation from media watchdogs who accused Israel of targeting journalists in the 22-month war.

Entire AlJazeera team of journalists, three others killed in israeli strikes on Gaza. Here is what happened

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu said the international press had bought Hamas lies and propaganda “hook line and sinker,” and was defaming the Jewish state in a similar way to how the Jewish people were maligned during the Middle Ages.

Hamas accuses Netanyahu of reeling out ‘series of lies’ in Gaza press conference

 "It is necessary to complete the defeat of the enemy in Gaza, to free all our hostages and to ensure that Gaza will no longer pose a threat to Israel," Netanyahu said during a visit to an army training base.

Netanyahu signals Gaza war could expand says 'necessary to complete the defeat' of Hamas in Gaza

In the open letter signed by 550 people, including former chiefs of Shin Bet and the Mossad spy agency, and shared with media on Monday, the retired officials called on Trump to “steer” Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu towards a ceasefire.

Hundreds of Israel’s former officials urge Trump to help end Gaza war

Out of incidents collectively involved the deaths of over 1,300 Palestinians and injuries to nearly 1,900 more, only six cases so far have resulted in any disciplinary action—and just one led to a soldier serving a few months behind bars, reports AOAV.

Impunity in Gaza? 9 in 10 Israeli probes into soldiers killing civilians end without punishment, reports monitoring group

"Hunger fuels instability and undermines peace. We must never accept hunger as a weapon of war," the UN chief added said.

Hunger must never be 'weapon of war': UN chief Antonio Guterres

After announcing a temporary pause in the war in Gaza, Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu said the UN has no more excuses now, which had earlier claimed that Israel was not allowing humanitarian aid into the strip. 

'No more excuses': Here's what Netanyahu says after allowing 'minimal' aid to Gaza

UK PM Keir Starmer is facing pressure to recognise a Palestinian state at the UN conference next week. Even as he confirmed the UK's plans to drop aid into starving Gaza, the British leader said THIS about recognising Palestinian statehood.

UK MPs build pressure on PM Starmer over recognising Palestine as British govt extends help to starving Gaza

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has directly blamed Israel for what it described as a “deliberate policy of starvation” for the hunger crisis.

'Unimaginable' hunger crisis grips Gaza: In just two weeks, malnutrition tripled among children under 5 years

"Twenty-one children have died due to malnutrition and starvation in various areas across the Gaza Strip," Mohammed Abu Salmiya, the director of Al-Shifa Medical Complex in Gaza, told reporters.

'Horror show': Gaza hospital says 21 children die of starvation in 3 days as Israeli assault continues

"This shows that Meta will literally take money from anybody," said Maen Hammad, a campaigner with Ekō. "So little of the checks and balances the platform ought to be doing actually takes place and if it does, they’ll do it after the fact".

'Meta will literally take money from anybody': Facebook, Instagram ran ads funding Israeli military strikes in Gaza, watchdog finds

The new ceasefire proposal pushes for the release of the 10 hostages and the remains of 18 others in exchange for an unspecified number of Palestinians held in Israeli jails. 

Trump says 10 more Israeli hostages to be free 'very shortly', hopes to 'finish' war in Gaza 'quickly'

"Gaza – we are talking, and hopefully we're going to get that straightened out over the next week," Trump told reporters, echoing optimism he had previously voiced on July 4. But on the ground, there seem to be little to no signs of a breakthrough.

Trump says he'll get Gaza 'STRAIGHTENED OUT' in a week, even as Israeli strikes kill 8 children collecting water

The UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) said Friday that 798 Palestinians had been killed while attempting to access humanitarian aid between late May and July 7.

Aid line or death line? In just 6 weeks, 800 killed while collecting aid in Gaza, reveals UN's shocking report

In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump said his representatives held a "long and productive meeting" with Israeli officials earlier in the day, paving the way for a temporary halt to the fighting that has ravaged the Palestinian territory for nearly nine months.

Trump says Israel has agreed to 60-day Gaza ceasefire, urges Hamas to accept final deal, warns 'IT WILL ONLY GET WORSE'

Asked by reporters how close a ceasefire was between Israel and Hamas, Trump said: "We think within the next week, we're going to get a ceasefire."

Trump hails Gaza progress, says ceasefire possibly 'next week' even as UN says Israel’s aid centres becoming ‘killing fields’

Whether you like him or not, his legacy would be that of a leader who reshaped the global perspective on Israel as a regional power.

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Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu relies on Ben-Gvir and Smotrich to maintain his fragile coalition government. Israel responded to the announcement by saying, “It is outrageous that elected representatives and members of the government are subjected to these kinds of measures.”

UK sanctions Ben-Gvir and Smotrich over their Gaza comments. Who are they?

Known by several aliases like “Abu Suhaib” and “the Ghost of the al-Qassam Brigades”, al-Haddad has succeeded in evading Israel’s most intensive manhunts and is now believed to hold authority over hostages, military operations, and key decisions on ceasefire negotiations.

Sinwars wiped out, Izz al-Din al-Haddad now new military chief of Hamas? Who is he?

“False reports have been spread in recent hours, including serious allegations against the IDF regarding fire toward Gazan residents in the area of the humanitarian aid distribution site in Gaza,” read the statement.

'False and fabricated reports': Israel denies deadly Rafah aid centre strike that killed 31; Hamas open for fresh ceasefire talks

The foreign ministers of five Arab countries who had planned to visit the occupied West Bank this weekend on Saturday condemned Israel's decision to block their plans

'Will not cooperate': Israel blocks Arab ministers planned visit to West Bank; Arab countries condemn ban

The independent board of Ben & Jerry's said the conflict in Gaza is a genocide, escalating a bitter feud between the ice cream maker and its longtime London-based corporate parent Unilever. 

Ben & Jerry founder's Gaza remark gets him arrested from US Senate, now company backs his claims calling it 'genocide'

The Gaza Humanitarian foundation (GHF), based in Geneva since February, has promised to distribute some 300 million meals in its first 90 days of operation.

Head of US-backed Gaza aid group resigns, cites lack of independence

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Israeli Armed Forces Chief approves new ‘framework’ for Gaza city seizure; Hamas slams ‘aaggressive' incursions

Entire AlJazeera team of journalists, 3 others killed in israeli strikes on Gaza

Hamas accuses Netanyahu of reeling out ‘series of lies’ in Gaza press conference

Netanyahu signals Gaza war could expand says 'necessary to defeat' Hamas in Gaza

Hundreds of Israel’s former officials urge Trump to help end Gaza war

Impunity in Gaza? 90% Israeli war crime probes end without punishment: Report

Hunger must never be 'weapon of war': UN chief Antonio Guterres

Here's what Netanyahu says after allowing 'minimal' aid to Gaza

Starmer faces pressure to recognise Palestine as UK sends aid to starving Gaza

Unimaginable hunger grips Gaza: In 2 weeks, malnutrition tripled among children

'Horror show': Gaza hospital says 21 children die of starvation in 3 days

'Will take money from anybody': Meta ran ads funding Israeli strikes in Gaza

Trump says 10 more Israeli hostages to be free 'very shortly'

Trump says he'll get Gaza 'STRAIGHTENED OUT' in a week, even as Israeli strikes kill 8 children collecting water

Gaza aid line or death line? In 6 weeks, 800 killed while collecting aid in Gaza

Trump says Israel has agreed to 60-day Gaza ceasefire, asks Hamas to accept deal

Trump hails Gaza progress, says ceasefire possibly 'next week'