فاس نيوز ميديا جريدة الكترونية جهوية تعنى بشؤون و أخبار جهة فاس مكناس – متجددة على مدار الساعة
Israel announced on Sunday morning the suspension of the entry of goods and supplies into the Gaza Strip, following Hamas’ rejection of a U.S. proposal to extend the truce, warning of “further consequences” if the disagreement persists. This decision came after the expiration of the first phase of the truce negotiated through Qatari mediation with the assistance of Egypt and the United States, which came into effect on January 19.
The Palestinian Islamic movement Hamas described the Israeli decision as “despicable blackmail, a war crime, and a blatant violation of the truce agreement,” emphasizing that this move constitutes a cutoff of essential humanitarian aid needed to address the catastrophic situation in the Strip.
Israel explained that it had accepted a proposal put forward by U.S. Special Envoy for the Middle East Steve Witkoff, which includes extending the truce during the period of Ramadan and Jewish Passover, i.e., until mid-April. According to Israel, the proposal also involves the release of all remaining hostages in Gaza in two phases, with the second phase contingent on reaching an agreement for a permanent ceasefire.
For its part, Hamas rejected this proposal, demanding a move to the second phase of the original agreement, arguing that the U.S. compromise allows Israel to “evade the agreements it has signed.”
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office stated in a statement that “Israel will not accept a ceasefire without the release of our hostages,” warning that “Hamas’ continued refusal will lead to further consequences.”
Netanyahu’s spokesperson, Omer Dostri, confirmed on platform “X” that “any trucks heading to Gaza will arrive at the crossing only to find it closed and entry prohibited,” noting that “no trucks entered Gaza this morning, and none will enter until further notice.”
Hamas called on “mediators and the international community to pressure” Israel to “halt its punitive and immoral measures against over two million people in the Gaza Strip.”
