Israel has routed its enemies across the region but has yet to return all its hostages from the Gaza Strip. Hamas appears to have been decimated militarily but has kept up insurge

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held security discussions Tuesday where his staff presented options for continuing Israel's campaign in Gaza, according to the prime minister's office. CBS News foreign correspondent Chris Livesay has more.

Israel is expected to approve the new plan today, despite fierce opposition and warnings of a dire humanitarian crisis in the enclave.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is considering ordering the full reoccupation of the Gaza Strip, according to Israeli media.

As Israeli President Benjamin Netanyahu considers a full military occupation of Gaza, a United Nations official warned about the humanitarian impact that expanded military operations would have on Palestinians.

The United Nations on Tuesday called reports about a possible decision to expand Israel's military operations throughout the Gaza Strip "deeply alarming" if true. U.N. Assistant Secretary-General Miroslav Jenca told a U.