Benjamin Netanyahu will convene his security cabinet this week to decide on Israel's next steps in Gaza following the collapse of indirect ceasefire talks with Hamas, with one senior Israeli source suggesting more force could be an option.

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

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will meet with his security cabinet this week as Israeli media reports he is preparing to push for a full military takeover of Gaza. Andrew Boyd, former chief of operations for the CIA Counterterrorism Mission Center,