Israel’s war cabinet has reportedly discussed the possibility of launching a new military offensive in Gaza, according to state broadcaster Kan. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu chaired the meeting, which focused on potential changes in U.S. policy toward the conflict. Officials reviewed scenarios in which Washington might scale back its direct involvement or advance President Donald Trump’s proposals without Israeli government approval.

A senior Israeli official told Kan that if diplomatic efforts fail or the U.S. position changes fundamentally, renewed military action could be considered. The meeting took place ahead of Netanyahu’s planned December 29 meeting with Trump in Florida. Meanwhile, U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff is scheduled to meet Turkish, Qatari, and Egyptian representatives in Miami to discuss the next phase of the ceasefire agreement.

The current ceasefire, implemented on October 10 under Trump’s mediation, ended two years of intense Israeli operations in Gaza that reportedly killed around 71,000 people, mostly women and children. Analysts warn that renewed hostilities could destabilize fragile regional diplomacy and humanitarian recovery efforts.