A fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas is on shaky ground due to conflicting statements from key officials. Miri Regev, an Israeli government minister, has expressed support for President Trump’s demand that all Israeli hostages be released. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that Israel would return to intense fighting in Gaza if the hostages aren’t freed by a Saturday deadline.
However, Netanyahu’s intentions are unclear, with some reports suggesting he may only be referring to three named hostages. This ambiguity highlights the precarious nature of the ceasefire and reflects the confusion surrounding the agreement. Hamas initially postponed the hostage release, citing Israel’s alleged breach of the accord. However, the group now claims to remain committed to the ceasefire, which enjoys broad support in Israel.
The fate of the three designated hostages hangs in the balance, with Netanyahu facing mounting pressure not to resume fighting if they are released by the end of the week.
Source: https://www.bbc.com/news/live/c2056vkpkrgt