The basis of the dispute centers around sanctions imposed on Abramovich by the European Union and the British government.

The three were named as Lt. Yaron Eliezer Chitiz, 23, from Ra'anana; Staff-Sgt. Itay Buton, 20, from Petah Tikva; and Staff-Sgt. Efraim Yachman, 21, from Neve Daniel.

There are too-few social workers and inadequate state funds to help the public cope with the war.

In Shejaia, shots were fired at IDF soldiers, who in turn directed an IAF aircraft to strike at the source of the fire.

Hamas has made it clear in recent days that it does not care what the IDF does to Khan Younis and southern Gaza any more than it did to northern Gaza.

Hamas denied Iran's statement, saying: "The reasons for the operation of the Flood of al-Aqsa, and foremost are the dangers that threaten al-Aqsa Mosque."

Netanyahu responded to Erdogan, saying the Turkish leader is "carrying out a genocide of Kurds and holds a world record in imprisoning journalists who oppose him."

The IDF view is that the majority of the hostages are being held in southern Gaza, but that a smaller number may remain in central Gaza.