Qatar has rejected the statements as "inflammatory."
Donald Trump, who, in the absence of our own leadership at home, will help decide Israel’s fate. That’s the price of failing to plan – and of governing by slogans instead of strategy.
A mass reservist call-up or a partial large call-up is possible in the near future as well.
On Monday, Reuters reported, citing two Egyptian security sources, that the ongoing negotiations in Cairo were nearing a "significant breakthrough."
Egyptian state-affiliated media reported that the Israeli delegation's discussions followed the visit of a Hamas delegation to Cairo.
Negotiators said that significant obstacles remain, especially regarding Hamas’ continued refusal to disarm.
Russian President Vladimir Putin declared a three-day ceasefire in the war with Ukraine.
The Hostages and Missing Families Forum said the Israeli officials' comment proved "the government has no plan" to free hostages.
"If the positions of Israel and Hamas remain as they are now, then the gaps are unbridgeable for reaching an agreement," the official stated.
Doha issued contracts through US-based company, aiming to act against "media campaign against Qatar" and communicate with hostage families.