Gen. (res.) Yaakov Amidror questions what that would exactly entail. Delaying the planned IDF invasion of Gaza City, or agreeing to a 60-day ceasefire, would significantly inflate the IDF's death toll during the next part of the operation, Maj. Gen.

General Antonio Guterres has urged an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, warning that Israel's latest military push into Gaza City could escalate violence and civilian suffering. Guterres made these comments while attending a development conference in Tokyo on Thursday.

U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee says he blames a recent breakdown in Gaza ceasefire talks on the decision by some European leaders to recognize Palestinian statehood.

Israel approved new settlements in the occupied West Bank, while its troops have reached the outskirts of Gaza City. The developments raise questions about the viability of a cease-fire proposal.

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