Israeli officials are bracing for the possibility that negotiations between the United States and Iran could break down, with preparations underway for a potential return to military confrontation as the ceasefire approaches its end.

The political-security cabinet convened Monday for an urgent session, along with additional smaller consultations, amid growing concern in Jerusalem that talks may fail. While Washington is pushing toward an agreement, Israeli officials believe Iran’s conduct is making meaningful progress increasingly difficult.

A senior Israeli official, speaking to Channel 12 News, described the deep uncertainty surrounding Tehran’s intentions. “We do not have clear and solid information regarding Iran’s responses, but we find it hard to believe that the current regime, with the extremist elements in the Revolutionary Guards, will agree to a complete surrender of enriched uranium and the dismantling of its nuclear project,” the official said.

In recent days, Israel has shared detailed intelligence with U.S. officials indicating that Iran is using the ceasefire period to rebuild its military capabilities. According to Israeli assessments, Tehran is taking advantage of the pause in fighting to reposition and restore critical components. “Every day without an agreement is good in terms of pressure and economic strangulation on Iran, but bad in terms of Iran rebuilding and redeploying its military assets. That is the equation,” the senior official explained.

Israeli officials believe Iran is deliberately pursuing a strategy of delay, confusion, and deception, in part due to internal disagreements over the terms of a deal. As a result, several possible scenarios are being considered, including an extension of negotiations, incremental progress, or a return to limited hostilities.

At the same time, another Israeli source told Kan News that Israel is prepared to resume fighting against Iran “with American approval.”

So far, no agreement has been reached between Washington and Tehran on the nuclear issue. “We are all waiting for Trump, but at this stage the sides are not close to any agreements,” the senior official said.

In contrast, Al Jazeera reported that President Donald Trump indicated a deal with Iran could be signed as early as Monday in Pakistan.

Amid reports that talks could resume in Pakistan, Israeli officials told Channel 13 News that the provisions currently under discussion—and especially those not being addressed—are a major cause for concern. In Jerusalem, officials are particularly troubled that the missile issue is not part of the negotiations, a gap that could allow Iran to continue producing large numbers of ballistic missiles without restriction. The issue of enriched uranium also remains unresolved.

Earlier, Trump said in an interview with the New York Post that he would be willing to meet directly with senior Iranian officials if a breakthrough is achieved in the negotiations. His comments come at a peak moment of tension, just one day before the ceasefire is set to expire, and as Israeli officials assess that the U.S. president is still aiming to secure a deal despite increasingly forceful rhetoric. At the same time, Trump made clear that he would not hesitate to take military action if the talks collapse.