Prisoners' families warn Netanyahu that the opportunity to reach a swap deal has passed.

Families of Israeli prisoners held in the Gaza Strip said Friday that the Israeli government is close to missing a "historic opportunity" to recover the captives and stop the war, as attacks on the Strip intensify and US President Donald Trump concludes his Gulf tour.

This came as medical sources in the Gaza Strip reported that more than 100 Palestinians were killed early this morning in a series of violent raids carried out by the Israeli army on areas north of the Strip, amid Israeli preparations to expand ground operations in the territory.

In a statement issued by the Prisoners' Families Headquarters, the families expressed their fear that current developments could lead to Israel's isolation and further entanglement in the war, rather than being part of a broader regional agreement. They warned against "drowning in the Gaza quagmire."

The statement read: "The families of the prisoners woke up this morning with heavy hearts and deep fear, amid reports of intensified attacks in Gaza and the approaching end of President Trump's visit to the region."

He added, "All indications show that the State of Israel is only hours away from missing the century. Instead of recovering all prisoners, participating in a broad regional effort, and stopping the war, Israel may find itself isolated and drowning in the Gaza quagmire."

He continued, "Missed this historic opportunity would be a resounding Israeli failure. Attempts to thwart the initiatives on the table will be recorded in the pages of shame."

"We are living through dramatic hours, hours in which the fate of our loved ones, the fate of Israeli society, and the future of the entire Middle East are being decided," the families said.

She added, "We call on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump to reach a political breakthrough as soon as possible. Time is running out, the world is watching, and history will record everything."

This comes as negotiations continue in Doha, attempting to achieve a breakthrough in prisoner exchange talks and a ceasefire, amid stubborn resistance to proposals Hamas had previously rejected due to their lack of any guarantees that the war would end.

Israeli sources reported that the decision to expand the war is awaiting approval from the political leadership, while the army is "fully prepared" for the possibility of a broader confrontation, ultimately aiming to "decide the battle against Hamas," as they put it.

Sources indicated that a large number of Israeli forces are currently on the ground, amid a widespread deployment around the Gaza Strip. The sources also indicated that IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir reviewed operational plans during a field visit to the forces on Thursday.

According to Israeli media, the Israeli occupation army's intensive airstrikes on the Gaza Strip have targeted approximately 130 targets, some of which are classified as "field softening" sites aimed at laying the groundwork for a potential large-scale ground operation.