Netanyahu threatens to resume war in Gaza if hostages are not released by Saturday
ALBAWABA- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has warned that the ceasefire with Hamas will end if kidnapped Israeli soldiers are not released by Saturday afternoon, vowing to resume intense fighting until Hamas is completely defeated. Also Read "Whoever raises a sword against us, we will crush them': Netanyahu
Netanyahu stated that Israel supports U.S. President Donald Trump's "revolutionary vision" for Gaza, a plan that reportedly includes the deportation of Palestinian residents.
According to Channel 12, Israeli officials expect the release of nine prisoners in the coming days under the first phase of the agreement.
However, they insist that Hamas has violated the ceasefire terms and that no further negotiations will take place for a second phase until all hostages are returned.
The Israeli Cabinet has reportedly approved Trump's proposal for the displacement of Gaza's population, a move that could significantly alter the course of the conflict.
Israeli sources indicate that Netanyahu, encouraged by Trump's stance, seeks to modify the next phase of the ceasefire agreement to facilitate this plan.
Reports from Israel Hayom suggest that the Ministerial Council may have endorsed measures to expedite the evacuation of Gaza's residents, further escalating tensions in the region
عاجل | نتنياهو: إذا لم تفرج حماس عن مختطفينا حتى السبت سينتهي وقف إطلاق النار ونعود للقتال بقوة حتى هزيمة حماس نهائيا — الجزيرة - عاجل (@AJABreaking) February 11, 2025
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