The Israeli government announced Thursday morning it had postponed its cabinet meeting, stating it would not convene until mediators confirm Hamas has agreed to all terms of a proposed hostage release deal. The meeting was expected to formally approve the deal between the parties.
In a statement, the Prime Minister's Office accused Hamas of backing out of earlier agreements. "Hamas is reneging on the understandings and creating a last-minute crisis that is preventing an agreement," the office added.
The development comes after international mediators, including Qatar and US officials, announced that a deal was reached. However, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has insisted that unresolved issues remain, preventing Israel from moving forward.
