JERUSALEM (AP) — The first phase of the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas is supposed to last six weeks. But three weeks in, both Israel and Hamas are accusing the other of violating the deal, and Hamas’ threat to delay freeing more hostages has prompted Israel to prepare to resume fighting if needed. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday threatened to withdraw from the ceasefire unless more hostages are released Saturday. His statement came after Hamas threatened to call off scheduled hostages releases and as U.S. President Donald Trump insisted on additional hostage releases in what would be a departure from the agreement on the table.
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