Israel will retain the right to resume war in Gaza with US backing if the second stage of the ceasefire prove pointless, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says, as the break in fighting is set to take effect. Follow live.
As we just mentioned, Netanyahu has threatened to delay the start of the ceasefire, saying Hamas is yet to inform Israel of which hostages will be released first.It also reiterated its commitment to the ceasefire in a statement.By Middle East correspondent Matthew Doran in Sderot
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office has just issued a statement saying Hamas is yet to inform Israel of which hostages will be released first."The Prime Minister instructed the IDF that the ceasefire, which is scheduled to take effect at 8:30 AM, will not begin until Israel has the list of released hostages, which Hamas has pledged to provide," the statement from Mr Netanyahu's office said a short time ago.
"At this stage, heading towards the buffer zone or moving from south to north via Gaza Valley puts you at risk.Israel will retain the right to resume war in Gaza, Netanyahu saysand I'll be joining you this evening as we await an expected ceasefire between Hamas and Israel.He says Israel will retain the right to resume war in Gaza with US backing should the second stage of the ceasefire prove pointless.
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