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.

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.

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.

Israel is examining a plan to use siege tactics against Hamas in northern Gaza, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been quoted by several Israeli media outlets as saying. The plan, published by retired military commanders and floated by some Parliament members this month,

Prime Minister Netanyahu is considering a plan to convert northern Gaza into a military zone while revealing that half the hostages are alive amid escalating tensions on multiple fronts.

Israel is examining a plan to use siege tactics against Hamas in northern Gaza, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been quoted by several Israeli media outlets as saying. Netanyahu's office did not respond to a request for comment on Sunday. The reports cited unnamed sources at a closed parliament committee meeting.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has told the country’s parliament he is considering the military’s so-called “Generals’ Plan,” which would evacuate all residents from northern Gaza to lay complete siege to the area,