Bangladesh, Jan. 11 -- Israel has reportedly drawn up contingency plans for a renewed ground offensive in the Gaza Strip, as tensions rise over Hamas refusal to fully disarm under a US-backed ceasefire framework. According to a report by The Wall Street Journal published on January 11, Israeli officials are preparing for the possibility of renewed fighting if diplomatic efforts fail to compel the Palestinian armed group to lay down its weapons.

The development comes amid a fragile ceasefire that has divided Gaza roughly in half between areas controlled by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and territories still under Hamas influence. This arrangement aligns with a 20-point peace roadmap proposed by US President Donald Trump, which envisions...