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This 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,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
Israel is trying to reset the situation to zero by mixing the cards,
he told Al Araby TV