Negotiations on a hostage and ceasefire deal in Gaza appear to be at an impasse, with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu leaning towards expanded military operations and Hamas demanding the humanitarian situation be addressed before it returns to talks.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to convene his security cabinet on Tuesday. In the meeting, Netanyahu plans to ask for their support in the "full conquest of the strip." Multiple outlets claim Netanyahu wants the Israeli military to expand its operations across the entire enclave.

Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel’s prime minister, discussed the path forward in the war in Gaza during a meeting yesterday with the military’s chief of staff, Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir. The general presented “the options for continuing the military campaign in Gaza,” the prime minister’s office said, without specifying what they were.

The Prime Minister's Office said to the Chief of Staff, Lieutenant General Eyal Zamir that, "If this does not suit him, you should resign." View on euronews