JERUSALEM (Reuters) -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 Netanyahu leaning towards expanded military operations and Hamas demanding the humanitarian situation be addressed before it returns to talks.

Families want the Israeli PM to prioritise the hostages' release as reports suggest Benjamin Netanyahu may prefer escalating military action in Gaza.

United Nations data reveals 87% of aid trucks entering Gaza since May 19 were looted by armed groups or civilians, sparking debate over responsibility for humanitarian crisis.

Israel announced last Sunday it would pause military activity in some areas to allow more aid into Gaza following international outrage over widespread starvation and deaths from malnutrition caused b

Israeli authorities on Sunday said 23,000 tons of aid have reached the civilian population in Gaza by land in the last seven days. At least "1,200 trucks were successfully collected by the UN and international organizations" in Gaza,