Thousands of protestors have taken to the streets in Israel – blocking highways and marching on the Prime Minister’s Office to demand a ceasefire deal in Gaza and the release of all the remaining hostages.

Benjamin Netanyahu met his security cabinet this afternoon – with no discussion of ceasefire plans but to approve the operation to take control of Gaza City.

In Gaza – hospital officials said at least 16 people had been killed in Israeli airstrikes since this morning.

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