HOSTAGE DEAL IN JEOPARDY : ISRAEL ACCUSES HAMAS OF BACKTRACKING : LATEST UPDATES

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🚨🇮🇱🇵🇸HOSTAGE DEAL IN JEOPARDY: ISRAEL ACCUSES HAMAS OF BACKTRACKING

Netanyahu accused Hamas of “reneging on understandings” and creating a “last-minute crisis,” halting the finalization of a hostage release deal.

The dispute reportedly centers on Hamas’ demands to dictate which Palestinian prisoners are released, contradicting previously agreed terms.

Mediators from Qatar and the U.S announced a deal was reached, but Netanyahu says unresolved issues are preventing cabinet approval of it.

Hamas denies the claims, insisting it remains committed to the agreement announced yesterday.

Sources: Times of Israel

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🚨🇮🇱🇵🇸ISRAEL INTENSIFIES STRIKES ON GAZA

Hours after a ceasefire and hostage exchange deal between Israel and Hamas was announced, Israeli strikes on Gaza escalated, killing 32 people overnight.

The deal, mediated by Qatar, Egypt, and the U.S, includes a 6-week truce, gradual withdrawal of Israeli forces, and a swap of Hamas-held hostages for Palestinian prisoners.

Israel’s government is set to vote on the agreement today as it faces opposition from hardliners.

Sources: Reuters

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🇮🇷 IRGC CALLS GAZA CEASEFIRE A ‘GREAT VICTORY’ FOR PALESTINIANS

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) praised the ceasefire and hostage deal as a “great victory” for Palestinians, declaring it a “bigger defeat” for Israel.

The IRGC in a statement via Tasnim news agency:

“The end of the war and the imposition of a ceasefire… is a clear victory and a great victory for Palestine”

The remarks align with Tehran’s long-standing opposition to Israel and its support for Palestinian factions in the region.

Source: Times of Israel, The Guardian

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🇮🇱🇵🇸 ISRAELI CABINET TO VOTE ON GAZA CEASEFIRE DEAL

Israel’s cabinet will vote Thursday on a proposed Gaza ceasefire deal involving a hostage-prisoner exchange, according to reports.

The truce, expected to start Sunday, has been brokered by Qatar, with input from the U.S. and Trump.

Netanyahu confirmed progress but warned Hamas may backtrack on key terms.

Right-wing ministers Smotrich and Ben Gvir strongly oppose the agreement, calling it “dangerous” and “disastrous.”

President Herzog, however, has endorsed the deal as “the right move.”

Source: The Guardian

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🇺🇸KAMALA: BIDEN MADE THE GAZA CEASEFIRE POSSIBLE

“Thanks to the leadership of President Joe Biden, a ceasefire and hostage deal has been reached between Israel and Hamas.

President Biden and I have no higher priority than the safety of Americans, and are determined that all the American hostages be returned home as part of this deal.

While there is more work to be done, I believe this agreement can be the foundation on which we build toward a two-state solution that creates a more peaceful future for Israeli and Palestinian people.”

Source: Office of the Vice President

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🚨🇮🇱🇺🇸 EX-DM GALLANT THANKS BIDEN AND TRUMP FOR CEASEFIRE SUPPORT

Former Defense Minister of Israel, Yoav Gallant:

“I welcome the agreement reached that will ensure the return of 33 hostages to Israel.

Thank you to the outgoing U.S. Administration and incoming U.S. President Trump, for putting pressure on all parties and securing an agreement for the release of hostages held by Hamas in Gaza.

The State of Israel is committed to returning all the hostages home – we must continue taking every measure necessary to fulfill this mission swiftly. ”

Source:
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