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Israel has negotiated in good faith since the beginning of this administration to ensure the release of hostages held captive by Hamas terrorists. We will support their decision on next steps given Hamas has indicated it’s no longer interested in a negotiated ceasefire,
Hughes said
In light of Hamas’ refusal to accept the (US envoy Steve) Witkoff framework for continuing the talks — which Israel had agreed to — Prime Minister Netanyahu has decided that as of this morning, all entry of goods and supplies into the Gaza Strip will be stopped,
Netanyahu’s office said SundayWe reaffirm our commitment to implementing the signed agreement in its three stages, and we have repeatedly announced our readiness to begin negotiations for the second stage of the agreement,
the group added on SundayInternational humanitarian law is clear: We must be allowed access to deliver vital lifesaving aid,
he said,I am sorry that it took us so long,
said Netanyahu in a phone conversation
If Hamas remains entrenched in its position and refuses to release our hostages, there will be further consequences—which I will not elaborate on here.”
The reports came after Netanyahu issued a threat, sayingThis continued manipulation will not return the hostages to their families. But on the contrary... it will lead to their continued suffering and endangering their lives,
Mardawi was quoted as saying in Palestinian media, including by the Hamas-affiliated Shehab news agency
Israel will not allow a ceasefire without the release of our hostages,
Netanyahu's office said, announcing
We call on mediators to pressure the occupation to fulfill its obligations under the agreement, in all its phases,
it said,This decision complicates matters and affects the negotiation process, and Hamas doesn't respond to pressures,
said senior Hamas official Sami Abu Zuhri
Following a security discussion chaired by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and with the participation of the Defense Minister, senior security establishment officials and the negotiating team, it was decided. Israel adopts the framework of US Presidential envoy Steve Witkoff for a temporary ceasefire during the Ramadan and Passover period."
In a post on X, the Israel Prime Minister's Office stated
Steve Witkoff proposed the framework on extending the ceasefire after gaining the impression that, at present, there was no possibility of bridging between the positions of the sides on ending the war, and that additional time was required for talks on a permanent ceasefire."
The statement released by Israel's Prime Minister's Office statesAccording to the agreement, Israel can return to fighting after the 42nd day if it feels that the negotiations are ineffective,
Netanyahu's office also said, accusing Hamas of violating the deal
Israel adopts the plan of the US president's envoy Steve Witkoff for a temporary truce for the periods of Ramadan due to end in late March and Pesach, the eight-day Jewish Passover to be observed in mid-April.
It said
The coming days are critical. The parties must spare no effort to avoid a breakdown of this deal,
Guterres said in New YorkFor a year and four months, my legs were shackled with chains with very, very heavy locks that cut into your flesh,
Sharabi saidThe relevant parties have begun intensive talks to discuss the next phases of the truce agreement, amid ongoing efforts to ensure the implementation of the previously agreed understandings."
On Thursday, Egypt's State Information Service saidBut I think the ceasefire probably won't collapse also,
he saidIsrael is trying to reset the situation to zero by mixing the cards,
he told Al Araby TV
We are still holding talks in which we are committed to returning our hostages home,
Science minister Gila Gamliel told Israel’s Channel 12 TV