Netanyahu warns of last-minute cancellation of ceasefire
The Israeli Prime Minister has issued a warning about potentially ending the truce if Hamas fails to identify the hostages they intend to release. Read Full Article at RT.com
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has issued a warning, suggesting that if fighting resumes, it will be executed with “great power.” His comments come as tensions rise regarding an impending ceasefire with Hamas, contingent on the militant group providing a list of Israeli hostages it intends to release as part of the truce.
Israel and Hamas reached an agreement on Wednesday to halt their 15-month-long conflict in Gaza, a struggle that has resulted in over 1,700 Israeli and nearly 47,000 Palestinian fatalities. The deal consists of three phases; in the initial phase, Hamas will exchange 33 hostages for an undisclosed number of Palestinian prisoners, with the ceasefire scheduled to begin on Sunday following approval from Netanyahu's cabinet early Saturday morning.
However, in a statement on Saturday evening, Netanyahu accused Hamas of not fulfilling its commitment to supply the names of the hostages to be released the following day. He emphasized, “We will be unable to move forward with the framework until we receive the list of the hostages who will be released, as was agreed. Israel will not tolerate violations of the agreement. Hamas is solely responsible.”
Netanyahu characterized the ceasefire as “temporary,” warning that without progress on the subsequent stages of the agreement, Israel would resume military action. He asserted that if hostilities restart, Israeli forces would engage in attacks on Gaza “in new ways and with very great power.”
While Netanyahu framed the ceasefire as a triumph for Israel, specifically regarding the goal of securing the release of hostages, families of the captives have voiced criticism, accusing him of sabotaging prior ceasefire efforts to accommodate his hardline coalition.
One such coalition member, National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, has signaled a potential withdrawal of his Jewish Power party from Netanyahu’s coalition concerning the deal. In remarks to Channel 12 news on Saturday night, Ben-Gvir indicated he would resign from the government on Sunday but would not seek to dismantle the coalition.
In response, Hamas stated on Saturday that Israel “failed to achieve its aggressive goals” in Gaza, adding that Israeli forces “succeeded only in committing war crimes that shame humanity.”
Navid Kalantari contributed to this report for TROIB News
Israel and Hamas reached an agreement on Wednesday to halt their 15-month-long conflict in Gaza, a struggle that has resulted in over 1,700 Israeli and nearly 47,000 Palestinian fatalities. The deal consists of three phases; in the initial phase, Hamas will exchange 33 hostages for an undisclosed number of Palestinian prisoners, with the ceasefire scheduled to begin on Sunday following approval from Netanyahu's cabinet early Saturday morning.
However, in a statement on Saturday evening, Netanyahu accused Hamas of not fulfilling its commitment to supply the names of the hostages to be released the following day. He emphasized, “We will be unable to move forward with the framework until we receive the list of the hostages who will be released, as was agreed. Israel will not tolerate violations of the agreement. Hamas is solely responsible.”
Netanyahu characterized the ceasefire as “temporary,” warning that without progress on the subsequent stages of the agreement, Israel would resume military action. He asserted that if hostilities restart, Israeli forces would engage in attacks on Gaza “in new ways and with very great power.”
While Netanyahu framed the ceasefire as a triumph for Israel, specifically regarding the goal of securing the release of hostages, families of the captives have voiced criticism, accusing him of sabotaging prior ceasefire efforts to accommodate his hardline coalition.
One such coalition member, National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, has signaled a potential withdrawal of his Jewish Power party from Netanyahu’s coalition concerning the deal. In remarks to Channel 12 news on Saturday night, Ben-Gvir indicated he would resign from the government on Sunday but would not seek to dismantle the coalition.
In response, Hamas stated on Saturday that Israel “failed to achieve its aggressive goals” in Gaza, adding that Israeli forces “succeeded only in committing war crimes that shame humanity.”
Navid Kalantari contributed to this report for TROIB News
