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," local journalists quote a senior official saying.

On the ground in Gaza, health officials reported new deaths Tuesday of Palestinians seeking food at distribution points.

Netanyahu has urged for the full defeat of Hamas in Gaza to free hostages, amid global calls for ceasefire and humanitarian aid.