“Despite the challenges posed by Hamas terrorists operating within civilian areas in Gaza, the IDF [Israeli Defense Forces] is committed to international law, including taking feasible steps to minimize harm to civilians,” it added.
According to the health ministry, more than 20,000 people have been killed—mostly children and women—and 54,000 injured in Gaza since October 7, when Hamas and other Palestinian groups attacked Israel, killing 1,200 people and taking about 240 hostages.
Earlier on Sunday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the war had come at a “very heavy price” for his country.
The Israeli military said more than a dozen soldiers had been killed in Gaza since Friday, bringing the total for the ground offensive launched after October 7 to 156.
Saturday was one of its deadliest days, but Mr. Netanyahu said there was “no choice” but to keep fighting.
The new ceasefire proposal by Egypt would be implemented in three parts:
