Israeli officials prefer the UN as the main channel for Gaza's humanitarian aid, expressing readiness for escalated support. The U.S., Egypt, and Qatar are mediating a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.

Ten Palestinians were reported killed yesterday while waiting for rations in Gaza, adding to nearly 800 similar deaths in the last six weeks, according

Out of 251 hostages seized in the attack, 49 are still held in Gaza, including 27, the Israeli military says, are dead. At least 57,823 Palestinians, most of them civilians, have been killed since the start of the war, according to the health ministry in Hamas-run Gaza.

Ten Palestinians were reported killed Friday waiting for rations in Gaza, adding to the nearly 800 killed seeking aid in the last six weeks, according to the UN, with Israel's army saying it issued troops new instructions following the repeated reports of deaths.

Trump urges Israel to "make the deal in Gaza" as envoy Ron Dermer heads to White House meetings, while Israel claims Hamas blocks return of 50 hostages held since Oct. 7.

The United Nations special rapporteur to Palestine recently responded after the US issued sanctions against her for criticizing their support of Israel.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that the conflict with Hamas is ongoing, asserting that a temporary ceasefire will not deter Israel's goal of dismantling Hamas's military and governance in Gaza.

A majority of Israelis want an end to the fighting in return for the release of hostages, while right-wing members of the government want to keep going, saying Hamas remains undefeated.

Israel is ready to negotiate a lasting deal with Hamas to end the Gaza war when a temporary halt to hostilities begins, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Thursday.But Netanyahu said the Islamist militants must first give up their weapons and their hold on the Palestinian territory,

Israel agrees to Trump-led 60-day ceasefire proposal for Gaza, aiming to end the war and secure a hostage deal, with Qatar and Egypt delivering the final proposal to Hamas.