Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has issued a stern warning to Hamas, stating that the Gaza ceasefire will be terminated if the militant group does not release hostages as agreed upon by Saturday. Netanyahu made this announcement in a video statement following a security cabinet meeting.
Netanyahu emphasized that if Hamas fails to return the hostages by Saturday noon, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) will resume intense fighting until Hamas is completely defeated. He further instructed the IDF to position themselves inside and around the Gaza Strip in response to Hamas' alleged violation of the agreement.
