Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is facing mounting pressure from Trump administration officials to stick to a ceasefire agreement with Hamas. The deal, which was brokered by President Donald Trump in recent days, calls for the release of captured Israeli hostages held in Gaza.
Despite initial chaos during Hamas’ hostage-release ceremony last week, the situation appears to be stabilizing. Hamas has demonstrated its control over the Gaza Strip, and the families of the hostages are publicly thanking Trump for his role in securing the agreement.
Netanyahu, however, is said to be working with far-right allies who hope to use the talks as an opportunity to continue the war. The Israeli government’s position on the issue remains unclear, but officials say that Netanyahu is committed to finding a solution.
As the situation continues to unfold, Trump’s team is likely to play a key role in shaping the agreement. With tensions simmering in Gaza, the international community is holding its breath, waiting to see whether Netanyahu will stick to the deal or seek to renegotiate terms.
Source: https://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/2025-02-01/ty-article/.premium/ahead-of-trump-summit-a-hubris-struck-netanyahu-hopes-the-israel-hamas-deal-will-collapse/00000194-c303-d78d-affc-e3ef62fb0000