Netanyahu to hold security cabinet meeting on ceasefire

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to hold a security cabinet meeting as uncertainty looms over the status of the ceasefire in Gaza. 

This comes as UN secretary-general Antonio Guterres has urged all parties to work to find a way forward on the next phase of the ceasefire.

"A permanent ceasefire and the release of all hostages are essential to preventing escalation and averting more devastating consequences for civilians," Guterres said.

"As Ramadan – a time of peace and reflection – begins, the secretary-general calls on all sides to spare no efforts to end all violence. The United Nations stands ready to support all such endeavours."

Israeli negotiators returned home from Cairo on Friday after no progress was reportedly made on talks surrounding the second phase.