Netanyahu threatens to withdraw from Gaza ceasefire in ultimatum to Hamas over hostages Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has threatened to withdraw from the Gaza ceasefire agreement and resume fighting if Hamas does not free hostages on Saturday.
Hamas said on Monday - and reiterated on Tuesday - that it planned to delay the release of three more hostages after accusing Israel of failing to meet the terms of the ceasefire, including by not allowing enough tents and other aid into Gaza.
During the first six-week phase of the ceasefire, Hamas committed to freeing 33 hostages captured in its Oct. 7, 2023, attack on Israel, while Israel said it would release nearly 2,000 Palestinian prisoners.
Hamas brushed off his threat on Tuesday, doubling down on its claim that Israel has violated the ceasefire and warned that it would only continue releasing hostages if all parties adhered to the ceasefire.
It comes after US President Donald Trump has said Israel should cancel the entire ceasefire if all of the roughly 70 hostages aren't freed by Saturday.
