Channel 12 reported from a responsible source that Hamas has cut all communications with Israel, and that expanding military operations in the Gaza Strip has become inevitable, with a feeling that talks are on the verge of exploding. The source clarified that Israel sees the continuation of military operations as the only remaining option, especially after the dialogue with Hamas has ceased.

The source indicated that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with U.S. President Donald Trump's special envoy, Steve Witkoff, for nearly three hours last Thursday. The meeting, which included Minister of Strategic Affairs Ron Dermer, Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar, and other senior officials, discussed extensive steps against Hamas, emphasizing Israel's coordination with the U.S. administration regarding potential escalation.

In a related context, the American network "CNN" reported from informed sources that Hamas has completely stopped participating in any negotiations related to a ceasefire or the release of hostages, which enhances the sense of pessimism regarding the possibility of reaching an agreement. The newspaper Yedioth Ahronoth also mentioned that the prevailing atmosphere in Israel indicates the difficulty of changing Hamas's position, and that reaching an agreement requires more time and patience that is currently unavailable from Israel's perspective.

A political source told the newspaper that the United States fully supports the Israeli position, despite the hardline stance of some Western countries and their calls for an immediate end to the war in Gaza. The newspaper confirmed that there are trends towards expanding military operations in the sector, despite the Israeli occupation army announcing the end of the 98th division's operations in Gaza today, which is an indicator of the intention for continued escalation.

According to political sources, there is a breakdown in communication with Hamas, which refuses to return to negotiations, making decisive decisions imminent in the coming days, especially with the weak chances of making progress in the negotiations. The sources clarified that the continued presence of U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff in Israel until Saturday prevents any decisive decisions from being made, as his presence is respected and Israeli officials do not wish to make decisions while he is there.