STORY: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday demanded Hamas disarm and its leaders depart Gaza as he promised to step up military operations against the group.His comments come after the Hamas leader in Gaza said it had agreed to a ceasefire proposed by mediators Egypt and Qatar that included the release of five Israeli hostages each week.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday vowed to mount pressure on Hamas in Gaza while continuing negotiations to secure the release of hostages and working to implement U.S. President Donald Trump’s “voluntary emigration” plan.

Netanyahu added that Israel will ensure security in Gaza to enable Trump's controversial plan.Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday that Israel's military pressure on the Palestinian militant group Hamas in Gaza was working.