"Israel's policy is consistent and has not changed. Israel demands the release of all 50 hostages in accordance with the principles established by the cabinet for ending the war. We are in the final decisive stage of Hamas and will not leave any hostage behind," an Israeli political source said.

Israel will call up 60,000 reservists ahead of its controversial plan to invade and occupy Gaza City. World leaders have strongly condemned the Israeli security cabinet’s decision to send forces into the city because of the potential to worsen the already catastrophic humanitarian situation for the Gazan people.