JERUSALEM (AP) — A Hamas leader on Tuesday threatened to not move into the next phase of the Gaza ceasefire agreement until more pressure is put on Israel to open a key border crossing, cease deadly strikes and allow more aid into the Palestinian territory.
Join our WhatsApp groupSubscribe to our Daily Roundup Email
The accusation came as Israel’s government says it is ready to move into the next and more complicated phase of the ceasefire deal, while calling on Hamas to return the remains of the last Israeli hostage held in Gaza.
Husam Badran, a member of Hamas’ political wing, called for the “full implementation of all the terms of the first phase” before moving forward, including an end to what he called the continuing demolition of Palestinian homes in the majority of the territory still controlled by Israel.
Yesterday BIBI & WH announced Phase 2 was started. What gives?
Hamas was defeated so how can they dictate terms?
So don’t move into phase two. You Hamas have more to lose. And are you ready to dismantle your tunnels of Israel says yes?