JERUSALEM 

An Israeli official on Friday said his government is ready for a one-day humanitarian pause in Gaza in exchange for the release of 10 Israelis held in the blockaded strip. 

The Israeli Channel 13 quoted an Israeli official without revealing his name, said that the fighting in Gaza has resumed and "will continue until the destruction of the Hamas group."

"If they (Hamas) release our women held hostage, there will be a one-day pause (in fighting), the equation is simple," the Israeli official said.

He added that the Qatari efforts between the Israeli side and Palestinian group Hamas are still continuing.

At least 109 Palestinians were killed and several others injured as Israel quickly resumed striking various areas in the Gaza Strip following the end of the pause, said the Health Ministry in Gaza.

The pause between Israel and Hamas, which went into effect on Nov. 24, ended on Friday morning.  

*Writing by Ahmed Asmar