Israeli Prime Minister addressed the media yesterday, stating that a ceasefire deal with Hamas is not close and denying any responsibility for the delay. He emphasized that Hamas has consistently rejected ceasefire proposals, hindering the end of the ongoing conflict. The Prime Minister highlighted that Hamas remains the primary obstacle to achieving peace and releasing hostages.
General Jack Keane, commenting on the Prime Minister's remarks, supported the stance, citing past instances where Hamas had walked away from ceasefire agreements. He noted that the Israeli objective is to dismantle Hamas as a military force, secure the release of hostages, and prevent future attacks.