While Palestinians and international leaders celebrate the announced ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu expresses doubts about the agreement, citing Hamas' alleged backtracking on concessions. The deal, brokered by Egypt, Qatar, and the U.S., aims to release hostages, pause fighting, and ultimately end the 15-month conflict. However, Netanyahu's stance raises questions about the deal's viability, as his coalition partners threaten to withdraw their support if too many concessions are made.
Netanyahu signaled there were issues with the deal shortly after U.S. President Joe Biden and key mediator Qatar announced it was complete. That created a dual reality: Conflict-weary Palestinians in Gaza , the relatives of hostages held there and world leaders all welcomed an agreement, expected to begin Sunday, even as Netanyahu said it was not yet finalized.
The deal announced Wednesday would see a scores of hostages held in Gaza released and a pause in fighting with a view to eventually wind down a 15-month conflict that has destabilized the Middle East and sparked worldwide protests.Hamas triggered the conflict with its Oct. 7, 2023, cross-border attack into Israel that killed some 1,200 people and took 250 others hostage.
One of his far-right allies, National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir, has already come out against the deal. Another, Bezalel Smotrich, posted on X late Wednesday that he was demanding “absolute certainty” that Israel can resume the war later, calling the current deal “bad and dangerous” for Israel.Palestinians in Gaza reported heavy Israeli bombardment overnight as people were celebrating the ceasefire deal.
“Yesterday was a bloody day, and today is bloodier,” said Zaher al-Wahedi, head of the ministry’s registration department.
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