The decision was made at a security cabinet meeting late on Sunday, the Ynet news portal reported.
On Friday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu dismissed Hamas's proposals regarding a possible ceasefire deal as "delusional." The same day, the Israeli government said it would send a delegation to Qatar to continue negotiations with the movement through mediators.
On November 24, Qatar mediated a deal between Israel and Hamas on a temporary truce and the exchange of some of the prisoners and hostages, as well as the delivery of humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip. The ceasefire was extended several times and expired on December 1. More than 100 hostages are still believed to be held by Hamas in Gaza.