Netanyahu threatens renewed war on Gaza by Saturday

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has warned that Israel will resume its military assault on Gaza if Hamas does not release captives by noon on Saturday, effectively ending the current ceasefire.

Following a four-hour cabinet meeting, Netanyahu stated that he had ordered Israeli forces to mobilise “inside and around the Gaza Strip”, signalling preparations for a further assault.

His remarks came after Hamas announced it would halt further captive releases, accusing Israel of violating the agreement by carrying out deadly attacks and obstructing aid deliveries to Gaza.