Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has signaled a shift in Gaza negotiations, indicating that talks will now focus on securing the release of all hostages at once rather than through a phased approach. This comes as the Israeli military chief has approved a new operational plan for the Gaza Strip, and Netanyahu faces increasing domestic pressure to bring the hostages home. Regional mediators, including Egypt and Qatar, have been working on a framework that would see all hostages released in exchange for an end to the war and the withdrawal of Israeli troops, but significant obstacles remain, particularly Israel's demand for Hamas to relinquish control of Gaza and its weapons. Egypt continues to push for a phased plan involving a temporary ceasefire, the release of some hostages and prisoners, and increased humanitarian aid, but Netanyahu maintains that Israel's objectives have not changed and insists on continued security control over Gaza.