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The deceased soldiers have been identified as Major Isachar Nathan (28) from Kiryat Malachi and Staff Sgt Itay Shoham (21) from Rosh Hayin.

Refusing to disclose specific details, Netanyahu on Sunday stated that discussing the matter prematurely could jeopardize the delicate negotiations. He emphasized the potential deal's announcement if deemed achievable, underscoring the importance of a cautious approach.

Positioned against the backdrop of Dizengoff Square's iconic 'Fire and Water Fountain,' the installation features a rope gallows intertwined with colossal wings. These wings bear the haunting images of the individuals who fell victim to the brutality on that fateful day.

The majority of these casualties were a result of the October 7 attack by Hamas militants, with only a small number attributed to rocket launches, Xinhua news agency reported quoting Sources.

"Far too many Palestinians have been killed, far too many have suffered these past weeks. And we want to do everything possible to prevent harm to them and to maximise the assistance that gets to them," Blinken stated.

Speaking to the BBC on Friday night after the end of the annual Paris Peace Forum, the President said the "clear conclusion" of all governments and agencies present at that summit was "that there is no other solution than first a humanitarian pause, going to a ceasefire, which will allow (us) to protect... all civilians having nothing to do with terrorists".

Avichay Adraee, the IDF's Arabic spokesperson, disclosed in a post on X that analysis of operational systems suggested saboteurs fired rockets, targeting IDF forces near Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza City.

The duration of this control, whether temporary or extended, wasn't explicitly detailed by the Prime Minister.

Of the 2.2 million civilians in the enclave, over 700,000 have already fled to the south, including foreign passport holders and injured individuals who crossed the Rafah border into Egypt.

The conflict between Israel and Hamas was initiated on October 7 when Hamas launched a surprise attack on Israel, involving the firing of thousands of rockets and the infiltration of Israeli territory.