Hamas condemned Israel's recent actions, describing them as 'cheap blackmail', especially the decision to halt humanitarian aid amid ceasefire negotiations. After the first phase of a ceasefire agreement ended, Israel threatened military action if Hamas did not accept terms for extending the ceasefire. US envoy Steve Witkoff's proposal included releasing captives based on compliance with terms. Hamas rejected the extension offered by Israel, stressing the need to move directly to the second phase for a lasting peace. The tensions reflect ongoing challenges in achieving a stable resolution to the conflict.
Hamas called Netanyahu's decision to halt humanitarian aid 'cheap blackmail' and characterized it as a blatant attempt to sidestep the ceasefire agreement.
Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that military operations would resume if negotiations concerning the ceasefire agreement continued to be ineffective.
In light of ongoing talks, Hamas rejected the extension of the ceasefire during Ramadan and Passover, urging that negotiations proceed directly to the second phase.
Witkoff's plan proposed releasing half of the captives immediately, with the remainder contingent upon achieving a permanent ceasefire as part of future negotiations.
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