TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — The proposed cease-fire deal for Gaza is at a critical juncture, with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Hamas’ leader in Gaza, Yahya Sinwar, playing pivotal roles in its fate.
Netanyahu faces internal political pressures from ultranationalist parties within his government that oppose cease-fire agreements. These parties advocate for continuous military pressure on Hamas and the reestablishment of Israeli settlements in Gaza. Netanyahu himself has taken a hardline stance, insisting on the destruction of Hamas' military capabilities before agreeing to a cease-fire.
