Netanyahu Delays Approval Of Ceasefire Deal, Blames Hamas For ‘Backtracking’ – The Cradle

 Netanyahu Delays Approval Of Ceasefire Deal, Blames Hamas For ‘Backtracking’

Hebrew reports say the delay aims to address a political crisis caused by Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich’s objection to the deal

Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on 16 January that his cabinet will not convene to approve the ceasefire deal for Gaza as was scheduled, accusing Hamas of backtracking from the agreement one day after it was announced by Qatar and the US.

“Hamas reneges on parts of the agreement reached with the mediators and Israel in an effort to extort last minute concessions. The Israeli cabinet will not convene until the mediators notify Israel that Hamas has accepted all elements of the agreement,” Netanyahu’s office said in a statement.

In response, Hamas political bureau member Izzat al-Rishq said the resistance movement is “committed” to the ceasefire that was announced on Wednesday.

According to Israel’s Broadcasting Corporation (KAN) and other Israeli outlets, Netanyahu has delayed announcing approval of the deal due to the political crisis caused by Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich’s threats to withdraw from the government in protest against the deal.

Yedioth Ahronoth reported that Smotrich is considering bolting the ruling coalition, and that some members of his party are demanding guarantees from Netanyahu that the war will resume. National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir has also stood against the deal.

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