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.

JERUSALEM (Reuters) - 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. The reports cited unnamed sources at a closed parliament committee meeting.

Israel is striking Hezbollah targets in Lebanon after Hezbollah launched missiles at the Ramat David air base. Al Jazeera said Israel raided its Ramallah bureau.

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.

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