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Israel's security cabinet approved a plan to conquer all of Gaza after indirect talks with Hamas on a ceasefire and hostage release deal broke down in July.

“So I was kind of held hostage, you know, and that’s just a bad feeling.”

The Palestinian armed group said it was discussing how to develop the ideas, noting that it was ready to release its 48 remaining hostages in Gaza in return for a "clear" declaration ending the war.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu insists total victory over Hamas will bring the hostages home.

Of the 48 hostages still being held in Gaza, as many as 20 are believed to be alive.