The prime minister said that discussions are underway to develop "creative ways" to free the remaining hostages in Gaza while the military closes in on Hamas. The day-after plan for the Gaza Strip will include Israel maintaining overriding security responsibility,

The prime minister also said he had directed Israel’s military in recent days to “bring in more foreign journalists”.View on euronews

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday that Israel has no choice but to "complete the job" and defeat Hamas, given the Palestinian group's refusal to lay down its arms.