As Israel's atrocities in Gaza escalate, reports suggest there is a widening rift between the country's military and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who opposes a truce between Hamas and Israel. New York Times reported.
Top generals want to initiate a ceasefire in Gaza, as they believe it would be the best way to free the 120 Israeli hostages held by Hamas.
In addition, the truce would give forces time to recover in case a war breaks out between Hezbollah and Israel and would also help ease tensions between them.
Lebanon's Hezbollah has said it will continue to attack northern Israel until Israel agrees to stop attacks on Gaza.
The military's attitude toward a ceasefire reflects the shift in its thinking, as Netanyahu remains steadfast in his stance of not committing to a post-war plan, which has created a power vacuum in the enclave, forcing the military to return and fight in parts of Gaza it has already looted.
More than 4,000 Israeli soldiers have reportedly been wounded and 300 killed since October.
In contrast, the Israeli military has killed more than 38,000 Palestinians, while more than 92,000 have been wounded.
