Netanyahu says Israel ‘reserves right to resume war’ and calls first phase a ‘temporary ceasefire’

  • Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel reserves the right to resume fighting Hamas “if needed” should further negotiations collapse
  • The first phase of the ceasefire is due to start at 08:30 local time (06:30 GMT) on Sunday – here’s everything we know about the deal
  • Before the speech, Netanyahu also warned Israel will “not move forward” with the truce until it receives the names of the first three hostages due to be released tomorrow
  • Mediator Egypt said Israel will release 1,890 Palestinian prisoners in exchange for 33 Israeli hostages in the first phase of the ceasefire
  • Hamas attacked Israel on 7 October 2023, killing about 1,200 people and taking 251 back to Gaza as hostages
  • The attack triggered a massive Israeli offensive on Gaza, during which more than 46,800 Palestinians have been killed, according to the Hamas-run health ministry

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