Former Israeli army and intelligence chiefs are calling for an end to the war in Gaza as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hints at further military action and the government plots its next move.

Negotiations on a hostage and ceasefire deal in Gaza appear to be at an impasse, with Netanyahu leaning towards expanded military operations and Hamas demanding the humanitarian situation be addressed before it returns to talks.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is to propose fully reoccupying the Gaza Strip when he meets his security cabinet, Israeli media say."The die has been cast. We're going for the full conquest of the Gaza Strip – and defeating Hamas,