(DCWatchdog.com) – In a hardline ultimatum by Benjamin Netanyahu, the Israeli leader has told Hamas to release all hostages by Saturday at noon or face the resumption of intense military action in Gaza.
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This ultimatum places immense pressure on the already fragile ceasefire agreement brokered to ease tensions and allow humanitarian aid, while public frustration grows over Hamas’ delayed hostage release.
The ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, brokered by Qatar, Egypt, and the U.S., aimed to mitigate the ongoing conflict by providing a roadmap for peace, including the release of 33 hostages by Hamas.
However, hostilities threaten to reignite as Netanyahu insists on compliance with his ultimatum.
Netanyahu’s demand stems from what he views as Hamas’ breach of the agreement to release all Israeli hostages.
Concerns are rife that renewed fighting could result in heavy casualties, further destabilizing the region.
A complex dance of diplomacy continues, with an Israeli delegation in Qatar negotiating the second phase of the ceasefire deal.
However, Hamas alleges Israeli violations of the initial accord, claiming it justifies a delay in releasing the hostages.
The delays have prompted Netanyahu’s ultimatum, leaving the peace process on a knife’s edge.
Adding to the tension, Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has threatened to leave Netanyahu’s coalition if the terms of the ceasefire falter without military retaliation.
Meanwhile, the Israeli military has mobilized additional forces and reservists in southern Israel, preparing for potential conflicts.
This preparation underscores Israel’s readiness to act decisively should negotiations fail.
“If Hamas does not return our hostages by Saturday noon – the ceasefire will end, and the IDF will return to intense fighting until Hamas is finally defeated,” Netanyahu stated, cited by The Guardian.
Netanyahu’s ultimatum has further stirred protests in Tel Aviv, where citizens demand immediate government action for the hostages’ safe return.
The situation complicates as hostilities by Israeli settlers against Palestinians in the West Bank escalate.
A broader Middle East peace is threatened as familiar tensions bubble to the surface.
Amidst the international outcry and volatile geopolitical environment, former U.S. President Donald Trump has called for decisive action, emphasizing no tolerance for hostage delays.
Trump’s statement supports Netanyahu’s hard stance, aligning with shared conservative principles.
“If all the Gaza hostages aren’t returned by Saturday at 12pm, I would say cancel the ceasefire. Let all hell break loose,” Donald Trump said.
DRAMATIC VIDEO; Netanyahu issues ultimatum to Hamxs: “If our hostages are not released by Saturday noon, the ceasefire will end, and the IDF will return to intense fighting until Hamas is finally defeated.” pic.twitter.com/9mHPr8wNEv
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