Middle East latest: Netanyahu says Cabinet won’t meet over ceasefire until Hamas drops new demands

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office announced Thursday that the Cabinet will not convene to approve a ceasefire agreement in Gaza and the release of hostages until Hamas resolves what is described as a “last minute crisis.” Netanyahu’s government is demanding that Hamas back down before any decision is made regarding the agreement. The delay in the Cabinet meeting indicates a tense situation between Israel and Hamas, with the release of hostages and the ceasefire hanging in the balance.

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