Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is considering a plan to force all Palestinian civilians out of northern Gaza, including Gaza City, in order to lay siege to Hamas and force the release of hostages.

Israel is examining a plan to use siege tactics against Hamas in northern Gaza, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was quoted by several Israeli media outlets as saying on Sunday.

Hamas has flatly rejected the U.S.' new proposal for Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal. The draft for the new proposal was given to Hamas and Israel last week via Qatari and Egyptian negotiators.

Israel investigates the possible death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar in a recent strike, which reportedly killed 22 Palestinians in Gaza City

Palestinians said the school was sheltering displaced people but the Israeli army said it was being used as a command center by Hamas.

Khaled Meshal, one of Hamas’s most senior officials, said in an interview that the militant group expects to play a decisive role in the enclave when the war is over.