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. Netanyahu's office did not respond to a request for comment.

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

Two strikes by Israeli forces killed at least 10 Palestinians, including four children, in the central Gaza Strip on Monday, medics said, as heavy rains flooded displaced residents' tent encampments.

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