A group of 28 nations issued a joint statement condemning Israel for the "killing" of civilians in Gaza and called on Tel Aviv to immediately cease hostilities.
Tank fire struck the Holy Family Church, the only catholic church in the Gaza Strip, killing three and injuring 10. Israel described the incident as involving "stray fire."
Hamas' recent shift to decentralized, independent fighting units and ambush tactics has inflicted significant casualties on Israeli forces in the Gaza Strip.
Indirect peace talks in Qatar between Israel and Hamas regarding a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip are on the verge of collapse, according to Palestinian officials.
A senior Hamas member revealed the group has lost control of about 80% of the Gaza Strip, its military organization has completely collapsed, and 95% of its leaders have been killed.
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu will send a team to Qatar to negotiate a ceasefire and the release of hostages in Gaza, after Hamas declared its readiness for "immediate" talks.
Israel's prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed to completely eliminate Hamas after the US president said Tel Aviv had agreed to a 60-day ceasefire.
Hamas says it is ready to accept any initiative leading to a complete end to the war in the Gaza Strip, after Trump announced that Israel had agreed to a 60-day ceasefire.
