Netanyahu again says 'no ceasefire without release of our hostages'

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has again rejected the prospect of a ceasefire in Gaza, as reports of a truce with Hamas continue to circulate.

"I'd like to put to rest all kinds of false rumours we're hearing from all kinds of directions, and reiterate one clear thing: there will be no ceasefire without the release of our hostages," Netanyahu said in a statement.