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Israel will not allow a ceasefire without the release of our hostages,
Netanyahu's office said, announcing We call on mediators to pressure the occupation to fulfill its obligations under the agreement, in all its phases,
Following a security discussion chaired by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and with the participation of the Defense Minister, senior security establishment officials and the negotiating team, it was decided. Israel adopts the framework of US Presidential envoy Steve Witkoff for a temporary ceasefire during the Ramadan and Passover period."
In a post on X, the Israel Prime Minister's Office stated Steve Witkoff proposed the framework on extending the ceasefire after gaining the impression that, at present, there was no possibility of bridging between the positions of the sides on ending the war, and that additional time was required for talks on a permanent ceasefire."
The statement released by Israel's Prime Minister's Office states According to the agreement, Israel can return to fighting after the 42nd day if it feels that the negotiations are ineffective,
Netanyahu's office also said, accusing Hamas of violating the deal Israel adopts the plan of the US president's envoy Steve Witkoff for a temporary truce for the periods of Ramadan due to end in late March and Pesach, the eight-day Jewish Passover to be observed in mid-April.
For a year and four months, my legs were shackled with chains with very, very heavy locks that cut into your flesh,
The coming days are critical. The parties must spare no effort to avoid a breakdown of this deal,
Guterres said in New York The relevant parties have begun intensive talks to discuss the next phases of the truce agreement, amid ongoing efforts to ensure the implementation of the previously agreed understandings."
On Thursday, Egypt's State Information Service said But I think the ceasefire probably won't collapse also,
Israel is trying to reset the situation to zero by mixing the cards,