Israel's cabinet indicated that a cease-fire agreement remains unlikely, amidst internal opposition led by hard-line figures like Itamar Ben-Gvir, who threatened to resign.
Netanyahu's office accused Hamas of trying to renegotiate critical portions of the cease-fire deal, particularly regarding troop deployments and the release of various prisoners.
Despite the tensions, Secretary of State Antony Blinken expressed confidence in the cease-fire's implementation timeline, emphasizing ongoing efforts with Israeli officials and mediators.
Reactions from Gazans reflected a cautious and sad optimism regarding the cease-fire, questioning how they could rebuild amidst ongoing devastation brought by the conflict.
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