Recent Israeli airstrikes in Gaza have led to significant civilian casualties, including 28 Palestinians. President Trump is negotiating a possible ceasefire, but talks with Israeli PM Netanyahu have yet to yield results.

Hundreds of Palestinians have been killed in recent weeks while trying to get food, according to local health officials. Experts say hunger is widespread among Gaza's 2 million Palestinians and that Israel's blockade and military offensive have put them at risk of famine.

A senior Israeli political official on Saturday accused Hamas of sabotaging attempts to secure a ceasefire and hostage release deal in Gaza, by rejecting a plan in talks in Doha for a 60-day pause in the conflict.