A source told CNN that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has decided to postpone making a decision regarding military actions in the Gaza Strip until next week, amid disagreements within the Israeli government over the course of a potential military operation. The source explained that one of the options being considered is to impose a blockade on the city of Gaza and other populated areas, while another plan involves a direct invasion of the city, with some ministers opposing these options and supporting different plans.

In a related context, a senior Israeli official mentioned that Israel and the United States are working on formulating a new understanding regarding Gaza, following Hamas's withdrawal from ceasefire negotiations and a prisoner exchange deal. He noted that both sides intend to increase humanitarian aid as military operations continue, despite Hamas's withdrawal from negotiations, which came after U.S. special envoy Steve Wittekov accused the movement of "negotiating in bad faith."

The Israeli official expressed his country's and the United States' readiness to return to Doha if Hamas changes its position, as the movement announced its commitment to continue negotiations for a permanent ceasefire, with the necessity of significantly improving humanitarian conditions in the sector before resuming talks. These developments come amid a catastrophic humanitarian situation in Gaza, where residents are suffering from severe food shortages, with dozens dying of hunger, according to the United Nations, which confirmed that all 2.1 million residents of the sector are experiencing food insecurity.

Reports from the Ministry of Health in Gaza indicate that about 900,000 children are suffering from hunger, with 70,000 of them showing signs of malnutrition. Bassam Naeem, a leader in Hamas, stated that improving the humanitarian situation is the primary condition for returning to negotiations, emphasizing that the movement is ready to enter immediate negotiations as soon as aid arrives and a solution to the humanitarian crisis and famine is found. He explained that continuing negotiations under famine conditions undermines their effectiveness and threatens their essence.

In a related context, leader Mahmoud Al-Mardawi pointed out that continuing negotiations without improving humanitarian conditions in Gaza is futile, and that the movement is considering hardening its stance in negotiations. This comes after the U.S. and Israeli delegations withdrew from the Doha talks, where the U.S. envoy accused Hamas of "negotiating in bad faith."