Israel Defence Force spokesperson Daniel Hagari says Israel will “keep fighting” until “all our hostages are home.”
A White House official has confirmed the Israel-Hamas truce will be extended by two days.
Israel has yet to formally confirm the extension, which would allow for the release of 20 more hostages.
“It is the responsibility of the Israeli Defence Forces, it’s why we fight, and why we must keep on fighting, until all our hostages are home,” Mr Hagari told a press conference on Tuesday local time.
The IDF spokesperson however refused to comment on reports that there has been an encounter with Israeli hostages in a Gaza tunnel.
“I will not comment on any piece of information, especially since not all of it has been verified … I will only comment on what will contribute to bringing back the hostages,” he said in response.