Israel is studying Hamas' response to a proposal for a 60-day ceasefire and release of half the hostages still held in Gaza, two Israeli officials said, although one source reiterated that all Israeli captives must be freed for the war to end.

Israel launched initial operations to seize Gaza City, calling up reservists as Netanyahu rejected truce efforts. Hamas accused him of blocking peace while international critics warned of mass Palestinian displacement and casualties.

The Israeli military is preparing to invade Gaza City even as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu weighs Hamas’ most recent ceasefire