Gaza's Health Ministry said the Palestinian death toll from the war had climbed to 62,004, with another 156,230 people wounded

Israel has announced plans to reoccupy Gaza City, putting Hamas under pressure to reach a ceasefire deal. But there has been no formal response about whether Israel will agree to the terms.

Hamas has agreed to a deal to pause the militant group’s war with Israel in Gaza, according to two officials with knowledge of the situation, fueling optimism that a long-awaited breakthrough in negotiations could be close.

Protesters in Israel escalated their ongoing campaign on Sunday to secure the release of hostages held in Gaza.

Families of hostages held in Gaza are stepping up their campaign to secure their release by holding a strike across Israel.

Hamas officials confirmed Monday that the group has approved the latest Gaza ceasefire proposal from Arab mediators. This comes after Israel announced its plan to seize control of Gaza City.

On Sunday, relatives and friends of hostages taken by Hamas, a Palestinian militant group, on October 7, 2023, called a nationwide strike. Around 25 hostages are believed be alive in Gaza. The protests took place across Israel, some outside of politician's homes, military bases, and highways.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu assured Israelis Saturday night that he only plans to halt the take over Gaza City if Hamas agrees to all of the Jewish state’s demands for ending the war — after the terror group reportedly signaled it was open to a partial cease-fire for the first time.