Security establishment conveyed a concerning message to hostages' families, warning that increasing anarchy in Gaza could lead Hamas command chain elements to break away and take hostages with them as future bargaining chips - complicating negotiations and forcing Israel to engage with multiple parties rather than a single address. Security officials also expressed concern that if Hamas collapses, hostages might fall into the hands of armed militias. According to these sources, "We must push for a deal today, before it's too late."