Talks on extending the Gaza ceasefire are progressing slowly as details emerge about the dire conditions of remaining hostages held by Hamas. Israeli officials are facing pressure from both families of hostages and right-wing political allies to take action. Meanwhile, Hamas claims its demands are forcing Israel to submit.
Pressure mounts on Benjamin Netanyahu to extend the Gaza ceasefire as details on emaciated hostages emerge
“We cannot let the hostages remain there. There is no other way. I am appealing to the cabinet,” said Ella Ben Ami, daughter of a hostage released Saturday, adding she now understands the toll of captivity is much worse than imagined. On Saturday, as Israelis reeled, former defense minister Yoav Gallant said on social media that the deterioration in hostages’ conditions was something “Israel has known about for some time.”The ceasefire that began on Jan. 19 has held, raising hopes that the 16-month war that led to seismic shifts in the Middle East may be headed toward an end.
Cars piled with belongings headed north. Under the deal, Israel should allow cars to cross Netzarim uninspected. Troops remain along Gaza’s borders with Israel and Egypt. During the ceasefire’s 42-day first phase, Hamas is gradually releasing 33 Israeli hostages captured during its Oct. 7, 2023, attack that sparked the war in exchange for the release of nearly 2,000 Palestinian prisoners and aTrump’s Gaza proposal poses a challenge
GAZA CEASEFIRE HAMAS NETANYAHU HOSTAGES ISRAEL PALESTINE
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