After Israel said it was open to talks on 'ending the fighting' with Hamas earlier on Sunday, attacks were launched 'throughout the northern and southern Gaza Strip,' with dozens reported killed by rescue workers.

The Israeli armed forces reported that they have begun "extensive" ground operations in several areas of the Gaza Strip. These actions are related, according to the statement, to the launch of a new large-scale offensive against Hamas.

Israel has launched a massive new military operation in Gaza, codenamed "Gideon's Chariots," just as Trump exits the Middle East without a ceasefire deal. Netanyahu vows to "conquer Gaza" and defeat Hamas,