Israel stated on Sunday (March 2. 2025) it’s stopping the entry of all items and supplies into the Gaza Strip.
The Prime Minister’s workplace didn’t elaborate on the choice however warned of “additional consequences” if Hamas doesn’t settle for what Israel says is a U.S. proposal for an extension of the ceasefire. It was not instantly clear if the provision of assist has been fully halted.
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The first section of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire, which included a surge in humanitarian help, expired on Saturday. The two sides have but to barter the second section, by which Hamas was to launch dozens of remaining hostages in return for an Israeli pullout and an enduring ceasefire.
Israel stated earlier on Sunday that it helps a proposal to increase the primary section of the ceasefire via Ramadan and Passover, or April 20. It stated the proposal got here from the Trump administration’s Mideast envoy, Steve Witkoff.
Under that proposal, Hamas would launch half the hostages on the primary day and the remaining when an settlement is reached on a everlasting ceasefire, in keeping with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s workplace.
There was no instant remark from the United States, Egypt or Qatar, who’ve been mediating between Israel and Hamas for over a yr. Hamas has not but responded to the proposal.
Published – March 02, 2025 12:53 pm IST
