Hamas Ceasefire

While asserting “aid is flowing in, by land and by air every day,” COGAT asserted that “Hamas is pushing a fake famine narrative” while stealing the aid and selling it at a large mark-up.

Mika Almog, the content director for the It’s Time Coalition, told The Jerusalem Post that the war has been prolonged for the current government's political gain.

According to the official, if Smotrich didn't receive “real and concrete” guarantees from the prime minister, the Religious Zionist Party could be "on its way out" of the government.

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Trump underscored the importance of securing the release of hostages held by Hamas in Gaza, adding that he did not know what would happen.

According to the IDF announcement, the ceasefires relate to the al-Muwasi central-southern Gaza coastal area, Deir al Balah central Gaza, and Gaza City northern Gaza areas.

Israeli Foreign Ministry officials staed that Hamas had "only hardened its stance, and in fact, there has been a regression in its position during the negotiations."

According to an official, Hamas has yet to provide a formal and serious response to Israel’s latest proposal. Instead, it has resorted to delaying tactics.

Trump argued that "Hamas didn’t want to make a deal" in a statement to the press at the White House.

The movement affirms its keenness to continue negotiations and engage in them in a manner that helps overcome obstacles and leads to a permanent ceasefire agreement," Hamas said.