Hamas' threat to delay the next release of Israeli hostages raises fears for Gaza ceasefire

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday threatened to withdraw from the ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and directed troops to prepare to resume fighting Hamas if the Palestinian militant group does not release more hostages on Saturday.

Katz’s statement upped tensions as mediators scrambled to salvage the ceasefire that has paused the ongoing war in Gaza.

Trump wants all hostages to be released Saturday by noon or 'all hell is going to break out'

The monthlong ceasefire came under threat earlier this week when Hamas, a U.S.-designated terror organization, accused Israel of violating the terms of the ceasefire by continuing airstrikes on people in Gaza and blocking aid.