Israel criticized after it bars Gaza aid to pressure Hamas to accept a new ceasefire proposal

Israel faced sharp criticism as it stopped the entry of all food and other supplies into Gaza on Sunday and warned of “additional consequences” for Hamas if a fragile ceasefire isn’t extended.

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Israel blocks aid to Gaza after Hamas refused ceasefire extension proposal

Israel blocked aid into Gaza and said it will not resume if Hamas does not accept its proposal to extend the current ceasefire. Israel warned Hamas of additional consequences if the militant group ...
NBC News - 1d
Israel cuts off Gaza aid to pressure Hamas to accept deal extending ceasefire

Hundreds of aid trucks have entered Gaza daily since the ceasefire began on Jan. 19, and it was unclear what the immediate impact of the aid cutoff would be.
CBS News - 1d
Israel blocks Gaza aid to pressure Hamas to extend ceasefire

Over the weekend Israel blocked aid from entering Gaza, demanding Hamas accept the terms of what it called a U.S. proposal to extend the fragile Gaza ceasefire agreement. CBS News foreign ...
CBS News - 14h
Israel halts aid to Gaza as Hamas rejects revised ceasefire proposal

First stage of the fragile truce lapsed early on Sunday
Financial Times - 1d
Israel halts entry of aid to Gaza until Hamas agrees to new ceasefire deal

Israel has halted the entry of aid into Gaza until Hamas agrees to a new ceasefire deal, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced. “With the conclusion of the 1st stage of the hostages deal and ...
The Hill - 1d
Arab nations, Hamas slam Israel for Gaza aid halt as ceasefire falters

A deadly stabbing incident brings bloodshed back to Israel as Netanyahu and Hamas accuse each other of violating the increasingly fragile Gaza ceasefire.
CBS News - 15h
Israel Halts Aid to Gaza and Proposes New Cease-Fire Framework

Israel has called for Hamas to accept a temporary extension of the existing cease-fire deal, and to release more hostages.
The New York Times - 1d
Israel prepares Gaza ‘hell plan’ to pile pressure on Hamas – reports

Israel may cut off electricity to try to secure more hostage releases, as both sides prepare for war to restart. The Israeli government is reportedly planning to ratchet up its blockade on Gaza as ...
The Guardian - 10h
Hamas says no Gaza ceasefire talks unless Israel releases prisoners

Israel postponed the release of 600 Palestinians, accusing Hamas of "humiliating" hostage handovers.
BBC News - Feb. 24

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