Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu threatened to resume intense fighting in Gaza if Hamas does not release more hostages by Saturday. This threat came after Hamas postponed a planned hostage-prisoner swap and accused Israel of violating the ceasefire terms. Netanyahu received unanimous support from Israel’s security cabinet to mass troops around Gaza in preparation for potential conflict. It remains unclear whether the threat refers to the three hostages originally scheduled for release or all hostages held by Hamas. Since the ceasefire began, Hamas has released 21 of 33 hostages and separately released five Thai hostages. There are still 76 hostages in Gaza, with more than 35 believed to be dead. President Trump has also demanded the release of all hostages by Saturday, without specifying the deadline. He suggested that Palestinians leave Gaza to allow for U.S. development of the area, a plan endorsed by Netanyahu. However, senior Hamas officials have emphasized the need to respect the ceasefire agreement. The families of hostages are urging Netanyahu to ensure their continued release by upholding the ceasefire. The situation remains tense, with the possibility of renewed violence hanging in the balance.
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