Hospital officials say Palestinians sheltering in tents or seeking scarce food aid were among at least 25 people killed by Israeli strikes in Gaza.

Netanyahu on Thursday said he had instructed officials “to begin immediate negotiations” to release hostages and end the war on Israel’s terms.

Israeli forces intensified their offensive on Gaza City over the weekend with airstrikes and tank fire targeting multiple districts, while officials vowed to continue military operations. The escalation comes as residents face worsening humanitarian conditions,