Netanyahu stated that negotiationswould cease if Hamas pursued further demands, stressing that “no agreementwould compromise Israel's security,” according to the Israeli BroadcastingAuthority.
Hamas, however, rejected Netanyahu'sallegations, reaffirming its commitment to the terms outlined by mediators,including a hostage exchange and an end to what it described as Israel'songoing genocide in Gaza, which has claimed over 45,000 lives—mostly women andchildren—during its 16-month span.
Meanwhile, a source revealed thatthe delay in Netanyahu's official announcement regarding the Gaza ceasefire islinked to tensions with Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, leader of theReligious Zionist Party, who stated, "Our continued participation in thegovernment requires absolute certainty of resuming the war with full force,utilizing all capabilities in a new approach, until complete victory isachieved, including the destruction of Hamas and the return of allhostages."
Netanyahu's claims of Hamas"backtracking on understandings,” analysts believe, may aim to delayendorsing the ceasefire agreement until he secures Smotrich's continued supportfor his government. A united front between Smotrich and Itamar Ben-Gvir, leaderof the Jewish Power Party, could reportedly block the agreement's approval.Together, the two leaders control 14 of the Knesset's 120 seats, enough tocollapse the government.
Additionally, the Israeli army wouldwithdraw from Gaza and transition to a “defensive posture” once the ceasefiretakes effect, Israel's Channel 14 reported.
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