As Israel confronts a dead end of its own making, Netanyahu is improvising under mounting global pressure. It may already be too late: Hamas will stand its ground, and Israel will choose between a futile escalation of military operations and a forced cease-fire

The soldiers were named as Captain Amir Saad, 22, and Sergeant Inon Nuriel Vana, 20. The two were killed when an explosive device attached to their armored personnel carrier detonated

The IDF also said it secured routes for trucks to distribute aid throughout Gaza. Egypt's Red Crescent said 100 trucks would be sent into Gaza on Sunday, and the UN said it would step up efforts during the 'pauses'