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The Israeli newspaper Ynet reported that senior officials close to Netanyahu said: “The die is cast – we aim for full conquest. If the Chief of Staff doesn’t agree, he should resign.”

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu supports expanding military operations, while Hamas is demanding that the humanitarian situation be addressed before returning to negotiations.

A source told CNN that the defense establishment opposes expanding ground operations in areas where hostages are believed to be held, as it could endanger their lives.

A group of mothers of Israeli soldiers criticized the plan, saying it would be deadly for both hostages and soldiers. The Palestinian Authority called on the international community to intervene.

When asked about plans to expand the offensive, Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar said Monday that it reflects “the desire to end this war after the failure of partial deal talks and the return of all hostages.”

It remains unclear whether the Israeli government’s approach aligns with that of Donald Trump’s Middle East envoy, Steve Witkoff.