Israel accuses Hamas of attempting last-minute extortion as attacks in Gaza continue to leave victims.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that his cabinet will not meet to approve the ceasefire agreement in Gaza until Hamas, in his words, withdraws.last minute crisis“.
According to the statement made by the Prime Ministry, Hamas would withdraw Although details were not specified, it was stated that some points of the agreement included the aim of “usurping the final concessions”.
The Israeli cabinet had planned to approve the agreement this Thursday, but tensions continue to escalate in the last hours. Meanwhile, Israeli bombings in the Gaza Strip have killed at least 48 people in the last 24 hours. In previous conflicts, both sides intensified its attacks He was trying to show strength just before the ceasefire came into effect.
Civilian casualties are increasing
Gaza Ministry of Health reported that the bodies of 48 people, including women and children, were taken to various hospitals as of noon on Wednesday. Zaher al-Wahedi, head of the Ministry’s Registration department, confirmed the high rate of registrations. civilian casualties among the dead.
In parallel, the agreement provides for: Hamas released 33 hostages over the next six weeks as part of the first phase of the pact. But Hamas warned will not release remaining hostagesWithout a permanent ceasefire, including male soldiers, and with a complete Israeli withdrawal.
The conflict left more than one thing 46,000 dead in Gaza Since its inception on October 7, 2023, according to figures from the Palestinian Ministry of Health. Israel claims to have eliminated more 17,000 warriorsEven though he didn’t provide any evidence.
