Gaza Cease-Fire Uncertainty: Will Hostage Deal Continue?
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- Cease-fire and hostage deal in Gaza set to expire, extension uncertain
- Israel and Hamas accuse each other of violations, delaying negotiations
- Israel delays releasing Palestinian prisoners due to Hamas' treatment of hostages
- Tensions rise as Israel deploys tanks in the West Bank after recent explosions
- Trump supports Israel's stance on hostages, threatening consequences if not freed
- Uncertainty over future of truce and hostage release, negotiations face challenges
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- The cease-fire negotiated in the final days of the Biden administration aimed to halt the war in Gaza, with Trump's involvement credited for bringing the deal together.
- The first phase of the cease-fire involved a six-week pause in fighting and the exchange of Israeli hostages for Palestinian detainees, mediated by the United States, Qatar, and Egypt.
- The second phase was supposed to include a permanent end to the conflict, Israeli forces' withdrawal from Gaza, and the release of the remaining hostages held by Hamas.
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- Israel is withholding the release of 620 Palestinian prisoners until the next hostages are assured to be freed without humiliating ceremonies.
- Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu was angered by the way Hamas treated the released hostages, including being led by armed militants onto a stage and asked to kiss their captors.
- Netanyahu expressed frustration over the display of caskets containing the bodies of Israeli children on a stage with a propaganda banner depicting him as a vampire.
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- Hamas defends the dignity of staged ceremonies, accusing Israel of using them as an excuse to avoid fulfilling cease-fire obligations.
- Israel's decision to send tanks into the West Bank for the first time in 20 years follows a series of explosions near Tel Aviv, escalating tensions in the region.
- Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas' spokesperson condemns Israel's deployment of tanks in the northern West Bank, further fueling the conflict.
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- Trump stands with Israel in delaying the release of Palestinian prisoners due to Hamas' treatment of Israeli hostages.
- Trump issues an ultimatum to Hamas, demanding the release of all hostages held by the Palestinian group to avoid consequences.
- Trump warns of potential escalation if all hostages are not freed, without specifying the exact actions he might take.
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- Israeli Deputy Foreign Minister Sharren Haskel mentioned the cautious approach towards extending the truce without starting talks on the second phase, emphasizing the importance of addressing difficult issues such as the final end to the war and the future governance of Gaza.
- If no agreement is reached by Friday, officials anticipate either a return to fighting or a freeze in the current situation, potentially leading to a continuation of the truce without the return of hostages and the possibility of Israel blocking aid entry into Gaza.
- Israel and Hamas have not engaged in negotiations to finalize an agreement over phase two of the cease-fire, indicating the need for in-depth discussions to bridge the wide gaps between the two sides, highlighting the complexity and time required for reaching a resolution.
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- Israeli authorities believe fewer than half of the 59 hostages still held in Gaza are still alive.
- Israel demanded that the military stay in the Philadelphi Corridor, which runs the length of Gaza's southern border with Egypt.
- Israel has full backing from the U.S. administration of President Donald Trump, which began shipping heavy bombs to Israel.
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