International condemnation is growing over Israel's decision for a military takeover of Gaza City. Meanwhile, 20 more aid-seekers have been killed in Gaza and 11 more have died of malnutrition-related causes.

The military leadership has said it prefers a new cease-fire instead of renewed fighting, and the military’s chief of staff previously raised concerns about troop exhaustion.

Israel’s security cabinet has voted to expand the war in Gaza, marking a major escalation at a time when it is under intense domestic and international pressure to end the conflict.