Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he will convene his cabinet this week to instruct the military how to proceed in the Gaza Strip.
Netanyahu said on Monday that he will direct the military how to achieve the objectives of the war his government has set, including defeating the enemy and getting Israeli hostages released. This comes as ceasefire talks between Israel and the Islamic group Hamas are stalled.
An Israeli media outlet quoted a source as saying Netanyahu is “pushing for the release of the hostages through decisive military victory.”
US broadcaster CNN reported that Netanyahu is leaning towards expanded military operations.
The Israeli military has ramped up its aid delivery efforts in Gaza since last month, but the enclave is still facing severe food shortages.
Israeli military operations continue in Gaza. Local health authorities on Monday said 94 people had died over the past 24 hours, bringing the death toll to 60,933 since the conflict began in October 2023.