However, fighting continued, including near hospitals, despite the order.

The conflict's fallout extended to Lebanon and Syria, where Israel reportedly killed a Hezbollah commander and several fighters.

Netanyahu's office stated that ceasefire negotiations and hostage releases would take place in Doha and Cairo in the coming days.

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague issued a ruling that the humanitarian situation in Gaza, which is controlled by Hamas, is deteriorating to the point of famine.

The UN's agency head for Palestinian refugees, Philippe Lazzarini, called the situation "man-made and worsening." In January, the ICJ ordered Israel to allow "urgently needed" humanitarian aid into Gaza and prevent genocidal acts, but Israel rejected the case brought by South Africa.

The latest ICJ ruling, which has limited enforcement, came as Israel continued military operations in Al-Shifa Hospital for the 12th day, and dozens of people were killed overnight in Gaza.

In the southern city of Rafah in Gaza, at least 12 people were killed in a home during Israeli air strikes, which have increased ahead of a potential ground operation.

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) ordered Israel to immediately provide basic services and humanitarian assistance to the affected population.

The conflict began with Hamas's attack on October 7, resulting in approximately 1,160 deaths in Israel, mostly civilians.

Israel's retaliation has killed over 32,600 people, primarily women and children, according to Gaza's health ministry.

Large parts of Gaza have been destroyed, and most of its population is now seeking shelter in Rafah.

The UN Security Council called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, the release of hostages, and improved humanitarian access on Monday.

However, Doctors Without Borders reported no change on the ground.

Aid groups stated that only a small percentage of the necessary supplies have been allowed into Gaza since October, when Israel imposed a near-total siege.

Israel accused the Palestinians of lacking capacity to distribute aid, while humanitarians claimed insufficient trucks were permitted for deliveries.

With restricted ground access, some countries have conducted airdrops, and a food aid shipment from Cyprus was the first to arrive by sea.

The UN warned that Gaza's health system is collapsing due to ongoing violence and access limitations.

Israel's military has accused Hamas and Islamic Jihad of hiding inside medical facilities, specifically Shifa Hospital in Gaza, using civilians as cover.

The army began a raid on the hospital last week and continued operations there on Friday.

The militants have denied these charges.

In November, the army raided Al-Shifa, but Hamas and Palestinian militants returned after Israel announced it had dismantled Hamas's command structure in northern Gaza.

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu has stated that troops have control over the northern Gaza Strip and the city of Khan Yunis, and are preparing to enter Rafah.

Netanyahu is under pressure at home to bring back all hostages seized by militants on October 7.

Israel reports around 130 captives in Gaza, including 34 believed to be dead.

Approximately 200 militants have been killed during the Al-Shifa operation.

In Khan Yunis, troops conducted raids near Al-Amal Hospital, resulting in dozens of deaths.

Israeli forces have amassed around Nasser Hospital, causing heavy damage to both facilities as seen in satellite images.

Since the Gaza conflict began, Israel has intensified strikes in Syria, targeting army positions and Iran-backed forces, including Hezbollah, resulting in at least 42 deaths, six from Hezbollah and 36 Syrian soldiers.

Israel's military claimed to have killed Ali Abdel Hassan Naim, Hezbollah's deputy commander of the rocket unit, in a air strike in south Lebanon on Friday.

Efforts to secure a truce in Gaza by US, Egyptian, and Qatari mediators had stalled midway through the Muslim holy month of Ramadan.

Tensions have escalated between Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and the US, which provides significant military aid but has criticized the impact on civilians.

The US has also raised concerns about post-war rule in Gaza and suggested a potential role for the Palestinian Authority in Gaza's governance.

Palestinian President Mahmud Abbas approved a new government led by prime minister Mohammed Mustafa, who aims to reunify institutions and assume responsibility for Gaza.

In 2007, Hamas seized control of Gaza from the Palestinian Authority led by Mahmoud Abbas.

Currently, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu insists that Israel must maintain "security responsibility" in Gaza, and he has refused to support the establishment of a Palestinian state.