Israel eyes return to Gaza war within months, Channel 12 reports Submitted by MEE staff on Sun, 07/05/2026 - 14:54 Israeli broadcaster says officials expect 'Board of Peace' to rule Hamas has breached the ceasefire, potentially clearing the way for a renewed assault Displaced Palestinians walk past destroyed buildings and makeshift shelters near the al-Shati refugee camp, west of Gaza City, on 1 July 2026 (Omar al-Qattaa/AFP) Off Israel believes fighting in Gaza could resume within the next two months, potentially before October's elections, according to a report by Israel's Channel 12. The broadcaster, citing Israeli officials, said on Saturday that Israel expects the US-led "Board of Peace" to conclude within the next two to three months that Hamas has violated the agreement by refusing to disarm. Such a ruling could pave the way for Israel to renew raids in parts of Gaza outside their current control, raising the prospect of renewed fighting, the report said.