Negotiations on a hostage and ceasefire deal in Gaza appear to be at an impasse, with Netanyahu leaning towards expanded military operations and Hamas demanding the humanitarian situation be addressed before it returns to talks.

Benjamin Netanyahu will convene his security cabinet this week to decide on Israel's next steps in Gaza following the collapse of indirect ceasefire talks with Hamas, with one senior Israeli source suggesting more force could be an option.

A far-right Israeli minister has visited and prayed at Jerusalem’s most sensitive holy site, sparking regional condemnation.

The United Nations reported 859 people were killed near Gaza Humanitarian Foundation sites from May 27 to July 31.