Netanyahu willing to pause fighting in return for captives

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ruled out ending the war on Gaza and said he was willing to pause the fighting for the return of captives held by Hamas.

Speaking after a cabinet meeting on Sunday, Netanyahu reiterated his rejection of Hamas's key demands to end the war in Gaza in exchange for the freeing of captives and said ending the war would keep Hamas in power.

His comments come as leaders from Hamas continue to meet in Cairo for a second day with Egyptian and Qatari mediators.