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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Via AP news wire

Netanyahu says Cabinet won't meet over ceasefire until Hamas backs down from 'last minute crisis'

Israel Netanyahu - (Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.)

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said Thursday his Cabinet won’t meet to approve the Gaza ceasefire deal until Hamas backs down from what it called a “last minute crisis.”

Netanyahu’s office accused Hamas of reneging on parts of the agreement in an attempt “to extort last minute concessions.” It did not elaborate.

The Israeli Cabinet was set to ratify the deal Thursday.

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