According to Channel 12 News, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Defense Minister Israel Katz, IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir and other senior defense establishment officials held a limited security consultation on Wednesday evening to decide on the next steps.
Since the ceasefire’s first phase ended without an agreement on a continuation, Israel has gradually applied pressure on Hamas, first by cutting aid and electricity, before resuming airstrikes in the Gaza Strip and killing numerous top officials, as well as advancing ground troops in several areas of the enclave.
Israel’s defense establishment estimates that fuel, food, and water will run out in the Gaza Strip within 60 days. In an additional, surprising development that will put even more pressure on the terror group, protests have erupted across the strip.
Despite Egypt threatening Hamas as well, the terror group remains obstinate and has rejected several new Egyptian outlines for hostage deals.
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