Ex-Mossad officials urge end to fighting

Hundreds of former officials of Israel's Mossad intelligence agency and military doctors have signed petitions demanding the Israeli government end fighting in Gaza and secure the release of hostages amid mounting domestic frustration in recent weeks in Israel.

On Sunday, more than 250 former officials of Israel's Mossad intelligence agency have signed a petition calling for an end to the conflict. On the same day, about 200 Israeli military doctors signed a petition with the same demand.

The petitions add to a wave of growing discontent in Israeli society, challenging the intentions of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his government in prolonging the 18-month conflict.