The Israeli forces intensified air and ground attacks on Gaza, killing more than 80 Palestinians, including nine aid seekers, across the besieged territory in 24 hours, according to the enclave’s Health Ministry.

Israel is ready to negotiate a lasting deal with Hamas to end the Gaza war when a temporary halt to hostilities begins, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Thursday.But Netanyahu said the Islamist militants must first give up their weapons and their hold on the Palestinian territory,