Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Tuesday that Israel is continuing its efforts to release hostages held by Hamas in Gaza, despite the movement's "rejection," Reuters reported.
Israel is preparing to study a plan to impose a tight blockade on the Gaza Strip, completely dismembering it, and expand the ground operation into various areas, particularly those the army has not previously entered. The plan aims to exert maximum military pressure on Hamas to force it to make further concessions.
ABC News reported that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is considering annexing territory in Gaza if Hamas does not agree to a ceasefire plan.
The network quoted a source as saying that annexing territory in Gaza is one of several options Netanyahu is considering if Hamas does not agree to a ceasefire.
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Netanyahu: Israel continues efforts to release hostages despite Hamas's refusal