Netanyahu says Cabinet won't meet over ceasefire until Hamas backs down from 'last minute crisis'

Netanyahu's office accused Hamas of reneging on parts of the agreement in an attempt “to extort last minute concessions.” It did not elaborate.

Updated:16th Jan, 2025 at 2:25 PM

TEL AVIV: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said Thursday his Cabinet won't meet to approve the Gaza ceasefire deal until Hamas backs down from what it called a “last minute crisis.”

Netanyahu's office accused Hamas of reneging on parts of the agreement in an attempt “to extort last minute concessions.” It did not elaborate.

The Israeli Cabinet was set to ratify the deal Thursday.

Netanyahu says Cabinet won't meet over ceasefire until Hamas backs down from 'last minute crisis'

Netanyahu's office accused Hamas of reneging on parts of the agreement in an attempt “to extort last minute concessions.” It did not elaborate.

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