Israeli officials announced on Sunday to stop the entry of all the goods and stocks into Gaza’s belt and warned Hamas that they would face “additional consequences” if he did not accept a new proposal for an extended truce.
“With the conclusion of the 1st stage of work with hostages and in the light of Hamas’s rejection to accept [U.S. Mideast envoy Steve] The Witkoff box to continue the conversation, to which Israel agreed, Prime Minister Netanyahu decided: From this morning, the entry of all the goods and stocks in the Gaza bar was stopped, “said Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on X.
“Israel will not allow the cessation of fire without letting out our hostages. If Hamas persists in his rejection, there will be additional consequences,” the post added.
Hamas accused Israel of trying to destroy a fragile truce and said his decision to end help “cheap extortion, war crimes and a sharp attack on the agreement (truce).”
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during a press conference in Jerusalem on December 9, 2024. (Maya Alleruzzo/Pool/AFP via Getty Images)
The first phase of Israel-hama stopped fire, which included progress in humanitarian aid, expired on Saturday. The two sides have not yet negotiated the second phase, in which Hamas was invited to release dozens of remaining hostages in exchange for Israeli draw and permanent coast.
Israeli officials said earlier on Sunday to support the proposal on the extension of the first phases of the tribute through Ramadan and Passover, or April 20. It was said that the proposal came from Trump’s administration envoy, Steve Witkoff.
According to that agreement, Hamas would leave half the hostages on the first day, and the rest when an agreement on a permanent tribute is reached, according to the Netanyahua office.
Associated Press contributed to this report.
