Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is considering a plan to annex parts of the Gaza Strip if Hamas rejects a ceasefire, according to multiple sources. This potential annexation is being discussed amid stalled negotiations over a hostage exchange deal. Israeli officials have indicated that important decisions on the matter could be made within days as prospects for progress diminish. Meanwhile, there are reports of internal disagreements within the Israeli cabinet regarding the continuation of military operations in Gaza. Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir has denied accusations of starving Gaza and suggested that political leadership is attributing the failure in the Gaza conflict to him. Netanyahu has postponed a final decision on further military action in Gaza until next week due to these internal disputes. The situation remains fluid as Israel debates its next steps in response to Hamas's stance on the ceasefire and hostage negotiations.