It is still far from clear when and if Netanyahu will finally give the order to move the operation forward on a large scale. It seems as if for weeks now, the world has been waiting for an imminent hostage exchange and ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas or an imminent invasion by the IDF of Gaza City (after multiple prior invasions).

Four journalists were among at least 14 people killed in Israeli airstrikes as the Committee to Protect Journalists accuses Israel of targeting them to prevent information from leaving Gaza.