Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will convene an extensive cabinet meeting on Gaza and a hostage deal, an Israeli official told The Jerusalem Post on Tuesday, noting that "the prime minister is considering all available options regarding the next steps."
The Israeli official told the Post that a "broad consensus that a deal must include all the hostages" was found after US President Donald Trump's Special Envoy Steve Witkoff returned to the US, following his visit to Israel.
Netanyahu reached decision to fully reoccupy Gaza, PMO sources say
On Monday evening, sources told the Post that Netanyahu reached a decision for the full occupation of the Gaza Strip, including operations in areas where hostages are held.
Hamas responded to the reports about the intent to conquer Gaza, saying, "Israel's threats are repetitive, worthless, and have no influence on our decisions."
The cabinet meeting follows months of talks in Doha between Hamas, Israel, and mediators to reach a ceasefire and hostage deal.
This is a developing story.