Israel says it will start talks to free all hostages as cabinet approves Gaza City assault

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has instructed negotiations to begin for the release of all hostages and an end to the war in Gaza, despite approving a massive assault on Gaza City. Hamas agreed to a proposed 60-day ceasefire, but Netanyahu has not accepted the deal currently on the table. Israeli officials are preparing to dispatch negotiators for renewed talks to secure the release of all hostages amid ongoing conflict with Hamas.