Israel has announced a halt to all humanitarian aid entering Gaza as a means to pressure Hamas into accepting a temporary extension of the ceasefire agreement. The move comes after the initial phase of the truce expired, with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu revealing that the proposed extension was suggested by President Donald Trump's Middle East envoy.
The extension, intended to span the Islamic holy month of Ramadan and the Jewish holiday of Passover, has not received confirmation from the Trump administration. Israel claims that the decision to suspend aid was made in agreement with Washington.
