Israel Defense Forces Chief of Staff Maj. Gen. Eyal Zamir on Wednesday approved "the main framework for the IDF's operational plan in the Gaza Strip," the IDF said.

Anas al-Sharif, a well-known correspondent, was among those killed. Israel said it had targeted Mr. al-Sharif, claiming he worked for Hamas, which he had denied.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel will “allow” Palestinians to leave during an upcoming military offensive in some of the territory’s most populated areas.

An Israeli named “Yukhal Yulita” has not been arrested by Dutch police, a spokesperson for the Netherlands Public Prosecution Service told Reuters, contrary to social media posts linking an individual of that name to alleged war crimes in Gaza.

The Israeli military says it struck an armed group posing as aid workers and using a vehicle marked with the logo of the World Central Kitchen (WCK), a US-based non-profit.

There have been vague statements by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, but there is little clarity over the operation.

The silent protest is expected to take place near the base's "Shaul" gate, near Hostage Square in the Tel Aviv Museum plaza.