Netanyahu Says ‘Last Minute Crisis’ With Hamas Holding up Approval of Gaza Truce and Hostage Deal

It is unclear whether the prime minister’s statements reflect jockeying to keep his fractious coalition together or whether the deal is at risk.

AP/Oded Balilty
A demonstration at Tel Aviv, January 15, 2025. AP/Oded Balilty

TEL AVIV — Prime Minister Netanyahu said Thursday that a “last-minute crisis” with Hamas is holding up Israeli approval of a long-awaited ceasefire that would pause the fighting in the Gaza Strip and release dozens of hostages.

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