In an apparent shift in approach, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has indicated that Tel Aviv was open to a deal with Hamas to "end the fighting" in Gaza, laying out conditions for such an agreement.

Israel signalled today that it was open to striking a deal with Hamas that included “ending the fighting” in Gaza, where rescuers reported dozens killed

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accused French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday of standing with Hamas after Macron said Israel's policy in Gaza was "shameful". Netanyahu said Israel was sticking to its war aims of securing the release of its hostages,