Israeli officials claim Samar Abu Zamer left Gaza via Rafah before her husband was killed, but Hamas has not officially confirmed the departure.

Israel said it received Hamas' latest ceasefire proposal, with an Israeli official calling it “workable,” although no details were provided. The official spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak on record. Hamas confirmed in a statement early Thursday that it sent the proposal to mediators.

Gen. Eyal Zamir has made it clear that he does not want to endanger the remaining living 20 Israeli hostages held by Hamas in the 25% of Gaza that the IDF has not taken over.

As the Gaza Strip reels under the world's worst humanitarian crisis and continued Israeli airstrikes, families of senior Hamas leaders have quietly left the territory, raising concerns and deepening public resentment.

The Israeli Defense Forces said it would begin airdropping aid into Gaza on Saturday night. Humanitarian corridors are going to be established for convoys from the United Nations, according to The Associated Press.

Deir al-Balah is an important area of Gaza because it has been left relatively untouched throughout the war. This is the last real remaining area of Hamas' power.

Gaza health officials and the ambulance service say at least 25 people were killed by Israeli airstrikes and gunshots overnight as ceasefire talks appear to have stalled and Palestinians in Gaza are facing famine.