Katz's statement comes in response to the British government's decision to suspend 30 arms licenses to Israel for fear of "serious" violations of international law in Gaza.

The two discussed the status of the August 16 "bridging" proposal, as well as further steps to be taken in consultation with "co-mediators" Qatar and Egypt.

Foreign Secretary David Lammy said that these licenses, which cover components for fighter aircraft, were being suspended due to fear of possible serious violations of international law.

About 30 rocket launches were identified towards the north. No casualties were reported.

In the wake of Hamas' murder of the hostages and the protests and strikes in favor of a deal, the Prime Minister will give a statement and speak to reporters this evening.

Israeli sources criticized President Biden's assertion that Prime Minister Netanyahu was not doing enough to secure a deal, according to Israel Hayom.

President Biden said that a hostage deal is closer than ever, but that Prime Minister Netanyahu was not doing enough to advance it.

At a government meeting, Netanyahu said that the focus had previously been on Hamas' military capacity, and now it will be against their governing power, including how aid is distributed.

Katz also said that "Hamas is responsible and will pay the full price" for the murder of the six hostages.

The decision comes after the government appealed against the strike as being political and unrelated to economic conditions or labor strife.

With debate raging over whether Netanyahu is right to hold onto the Philadelphi corridor, JPPI's tracking poll shows a closely divided nation.

The IDF struck Hezbollah military structures last night in Yaroun, Ayta ash-Shab, Hanine, Tayr Harfa, and Blida.

Following the murder of six hostages by Hamas a few days ago, the International Red Cross released a statement calling for the remaining hostages' immediate release.

The Finance Minister, who called the strike "political" and "illegal" instructed the wages department of the Finance Ministry not to pay those who strike tomorrow.

The Prime Minister further stated that all hostages must be released now and a ceasefire agreed to in order to end the suffering.

German Chancellor Scholz said that "Hamas terrorists are responsible for the deaths of these men and women."

The number of wounded from the Hezbollah has now officially increased to three, one seriously, and two lightly to moderately.

Major demonstrations are also expected tonight throughout the country with the aim of pressuring the government into a hostage deal.

The IDF said that the location struck by the IDF served as a command and control center for terrorists to plan attacks against IDF forces and the State of Israel.