Deffrin: "Our forces already control the outskirts of the city" • Netanyahu orders to accelerate operations to seize Hamas's final strongholds in Gaza

Hamas says it has accepted a proposal from Arab mediators for a ceasefire in the 22-month war sparked by its Oct. 7, 2023, attack into Israel. Israel has not yet responded and says it is still committed to defeating the militant group.

Israelis took to the streets on Sunday to protest Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s plan to conquer the rest of the Gaza Strip rather than attempt to negotiate an end to the war under which Hamas would free its last hostages.

The renewed push for a deal comes as Israeli forces are preparing for a new significant offensive focused on the occupation of Gaza City.

In the statement, the Israeli PM also mentioned that the Netanyahu government and IDF are working on their plans regarding Gaza City.

Hamas says it has accepted a new proposal from Arab mediators for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip that would still need Israel’s approval.

Hundreds of thousands of people shouted slogans and booed mentions of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at nationwide protests across Israel about the Gaza war.