Netanyahu to Discuss Expanding Military Operations in Gaza on Tuesday

SadaNews - Reports have indicated that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will discuss on the upcoming Tuesday the expansion of military operations in the Gaza Strip.

The Israeli Channel 13 mentioned that "the options on the table include occupying areas that have not yet been seized for fear of harming the hostages, or encircling certain areas."

It added that "there are concerns among security agencies that expanding the military operation could lead to the deaths of the hostages."

Israeli Official: Netanyahu Pushes for Hostage Recovery through 'Military Resolution'

An Israeli senior official stated in remarks to Israeli media that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is pushing for the recovery of hostages in Gaza through a "military resolution" under the "understanding" between Israeli and American officials that Hamas "is not interested in reaching an agreement."

The same official claimed that this would be implemented "while allowing humanitarian aid into the areas outside the combat zones."