Ammon News - Israel's military on Tuesday ordered Gaza City residents to evacuate ahead of a new offensive, after Israel warned it would step up its military attacks in the strip in a "mighty hurricane" if Hamas does not free the last hostages it holds, according to Reuters.

The evacuation orders caused panic and confusion among the residents of Gaza City.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned residents of Gaza City to leave now, saying forces are organising and assembling into Gaza City for a ground "maneuver".

Hamas said it received some ideas from the United States' side to reach a ceasefire deal in Gaza, and was discussing with mediators ways to develop those ideas.

Israel has accepted a Gaza ceasefire proposal from U.S. President Donald Trump, Israel's Foreign Minister Gideon Saar said on Monday.