Israeli troops "will stay and hold the ground in areas we've already fought for longer," an IDF spokesperson told Newsweek.

"Singapore calls for the immediate full resumption of humanitarian aid for the Palestinian civilians in Gaza and an immediate humanitarian ceasefire. All remaining hostages held by Hamas should be released immediately," said a Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) spokesman.

MFA said "Singapore calls for the immediate full resumption of humanitarian aid for the Palestinian civilians in Gaza and an immediate humanitarian ceasefire."

Pressure from close allies is mounting on Israel following a nearly three-month blockade of supplies into Gaza. Even the United States has voiced concerns over the hunger crisis.

The British government says it is suspending free trade negotiations with Israel and leveling new sanctions targeting West Bank settlers as it criticizes Israel’s military actions in Gaza

Neither the Israelis nor Palestinians should become targets of armed attacks or collective punishment,' Foreign Ministry spokesperson tells news briefing - Anadolu Ajansı

The STT news agency says a heated debate is expected in Parliament on Thursday as MPs take up the issue of how Finland should react to the situation in Gaza.

Three allies of Israel used words like “abhorrent” and “monstrous” this week to describe the country’s actions in Gaza

Pope Leo XIV has echoed his predecessor’s urgent call for an end to the assault that has killed more than 52,000 Palestinians.

Foreign Secretary says negotiations on a new trade deal with Israel stand suspended, and announces new sanctions aimed at settler violence in the occupied West Bank

IDF's intensified ground operations in Gaza lead to over 100 deaths as ceasefire talks continue. Medical crisis escalates amid ongoing violence.- Watch Video on English Oneindia