JERUSALEM/CAIRO/AMMAN/GAZA - A senior Israeli official said on Tuesday Israel is demanding the release of all hostages still held in Gaza, a day after Hamas announced it had accepted a ceasefire-for-hostage proposal brokered by Qatar and Egypt.

The official, who spoke on condition of anonymity, did not explicitly reject the plan but said Israel "demands the release of all 50 hostages in accordance with the principles set by the cabinet for ending the war."

"Israel's policy is consistent and has not changed. We are in the final stage of defeating Hamas and will not leave any hostages behind," the official said.

Palestinian sources said the proposal envisions a prisoner swap under which 10 Israeli hostages would be freed in exchange for 200 Palestinian prisoners. It also calls for immediate humanitarian relief, including fuel, water and electricity, as well as support for hospitals, bakeries and rescue teams.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said last week his Security Cabinet had agreed the war would end only if five conditions were met: Hamas's disarmament, the release of hostages, Gaza's demilitarization, continued Israeli security control, and the appointment of a non-Israeli administration to run daily affairs in the enclave.

Egypt urges pressure on Israel 

Egypt's Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty on Tuesday urged the international community to pressure Israel into accepting the latest Gaza ceasefire proposal, affirming that it would help alleviate the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.

Abdelatty made the remarks during separate phone talks with British Foreign Secretary David Lammy, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, European Union (EU) foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas, and Palestinian Vice President Hussein al-Sheikh, on the Palestinian issue, according to a statement by the Egyptian Foreign Ministry.

Abdelatty reviewed the mediation efforts undertaken by Egypt in cooperation with Qatar and the United States to reach a ceasefire, facilitate the entry of humanitarian aid, and secure the release of a number of hostages and prisoners, according to the statement.

He also addressed the ongoing preparations for an international conference on Gaza's early recovery and reconstruction, which will be hosted as soon as a ceasefire agreement is reached.

The officials affirmed their full support for Egypt's efforts and its role in bolstering security and stability in the region, according to the statement.

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Humanitarian convoy into Gaza

Also on Tuesday, Egypt sent its 18th humanitarian convoy into Gaza through the Kerem Shalom crossing, part of its effort to deliver aid to Palestinians facing a worsening humanitarian crisis.

The convoy, which left the Egyptian side of Rafah early in the morning, comprised dozens of trucks carrying food baskets, Egypt's state-affiliated Al Qahera News TV reported.

It was the latest mission under the "Zad al-Izza (Provision of Honor): From Egypt to Gaza" initiative launched on July 27 by the Egyptian Red Crescent. The group said it has organized more than 1,450 trucks carrying thousands of tonnes of supplies, with help from about 35,000 volunteers. It said nearly 36,000 trucks carrying about 500,000 tonnes of aid have entered Gaza so far.

On Monday,  Abdelatty visited the Rafah crossing with Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Mustafa, highlighting Cairo's role in relief operations. 

Abdelatty said Egypt has supplied "more than 70 percent of the total humanitarian aid allocated to the Gaza Strip," while pressing for a ceasefire and safe, unconditional access for relief deliveries. He said Gaza needs 700 to 900 trucks a day and that more than 5,000 were waiting on the Egyptian side.

Jordanian PM urges respect for Lebanese sovereignty

Separately, Jordan's Prime Minister Jafar Hassan on Tuesday called for an end to Israel's war in Gaza and attacks in the West Bank, while urging respect for Lebanon's sovereignty and a halt to the occupation of Lebanese territory, the Jordanian government said.

In talks with visiting Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam in Amman, Hassan stressed the need to fully implement the ceasefire agreement and end repeated violations of Lebanon's sovereignty.

He said Israel's occupation, wars, and attacks were fueling hatred and destabilizing the region, adding that Israel bore legal and moral responsibility for the collapse of Gaza's humanitarian relief system. Hassan urged the opening of all crossings to allow aid into Gaza, warning of "daily tragedy marked by starvation, killings and destruction."

Hassan also rejected the notion of a "Greater Israel," saying the country was becoming isolated by "brutal and extremist policies."

On bilateral ties, he underlined the importance of reviving the Jordanian-Lebanese Joint Higher Committee, which has been suspended for nearly a decade, to strengthen cooperation. Both sides also said Syria's security and stability were vital for regional development.

Salam praised Jordan's support for Lebanon, describing it as "historic and strategic," and said Amman's voice was important on regional and international issues. 

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At least 30 killed by Israeli army in Gaza

At least 30 Palestinians were killed and dozens of others injured by Israeli army in the Gaza Strip on Tuesday, according to the Civil Defense in Gaza.

Mahmoud Basal, spokesman for the Civil Defense, told Xinhua that the casualties resulted from Israeli shelling and gunfire targeting tents for displaced people and gatherings of Palestinians near US-backed aid distribution centers.

Basal said two men were killed when Israeli forces opened fire near aid centers north of Rafah in southern Gaza, while another man was killed in the Mawasi area of Khan Younis.

An airstrike near Abu Safar Mall in central Deir al-Balah killed five people, while another strike near the Netzarim junction left one dead and several wounded. Four people, including two children, were killed in a strike on a displacement tent in Khan Younis, according to Basal.

Additional strikes in Gaza City and west of Khan Younis killed at least five more, while Israeli fire near the Kissufim area southeast of Deir al-Balah killed five others. In Deir al-Balah's al-Basah area, a strike on a displacement tent killed five, including three children aged one to 13, he said.

Meanwhile, Al-Awda Hospital reported receiving two bodies and seven wounded people after an attack on a civilian gathering near an aid distribution point on Salah al-Din Street in central Gaza.

There was no immediate comment from the Israeli army on these incidents.

The war erupted when Hamas fighters stormed southern Israel on Oct 7, 2023, killing about 1,200 people and seizing 250 hostages, according to Israeli figures. Gaza's health authorities say Israel's subsequent offensive has killed more than 62,000 Palestinians and triggered famine conditions that have claimed dozens of lives.