In a recent interview on Sky TV Australia, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issued a strong warning to Hamas, demanding that all Israeli hostages be released by noon on Saturday. If Hamas fails to meet this deadline, Netanyahu declared that Israel would end the current ceasefire and resume “intense fighting” in Gaza. This ultimatum comes after a unanimous decision by Israel’s security cabinet, signaling the country’s growing frustration with the ongoing situation.
The ceasefire, which started on January 19, was supposed to last for 42 days, with a gradual release of hostages by Hamas in exchange for Palestinian prisoners. However, tensions have been rising as both parties accuse each other of violating the agreement. Hamas has claimed that Israel breached the ceasefire by limiting humanitarian aid to Gaza, which it argued justified delaying the release of additional hostages.
Netanyahu, echoing similar demands from former U.S. President Donald Trump, stated, “I have a Saturday deadline, and I don’t think they’re going to make the deadline. Personally, I think they want to play tough guy, but we’ll see how tough they are. They either have them out by Saturday at 12:00, or all bets are off.” Netanyahu’s ultimatum signals the potential collapse of the ceasefire, with Israel preparing for the possibility of renewed military action.
Click to watch the video from 3:30 minutes:
The suggestion to relocate Gaza’s population to neighboring countries, proposed by Trump, has been met with widespread condemnation and resistance from Arab nations, with critics calling it a form of ethnic cleansing. This controversial plan has further complicated the already tense situation.
As the deadline approaches, both sides appear increasingly entrenched, and the ceasefire hangs by a thread. The world is watching closely, concerned about the humanitarian crisis unfolding in Gaza and the risk of further escalation in the conflict.
To Get More News, Click The Button Below.👇