Hamas said that Trump's repeated threats against Palestinians are support for Netanyahu to back out of the Gaza ceasefire and intensify the siege.
"Shalom Hamas' means Hello and Goodbye - You can choose," Trump's post read.
With no clear Israeli strategy on phase two, Hamas feels emboldened enough to delay hostage negotiations for days.
Israel slams Arab summit adoption of Egyptian Gaza plan • Nearly half of Israelis support advancing ceasefire negotiations, poll finds
A KAN News poll found that Israelis are split on ceasefire talks, Gaza aid, and Netanyahu’s leadership amid ongoing war.
The closure follows Israel’s decision to halt aid in an effort to pressure Hamas into accepting a proposal to extend the ceasefire.
IDF releases Kfar Aza, Nahal Oz probes • Hegseth reiterates US commitment to Israel's security
In the same statement, the EU called for a 'rapid resumption of negotiations on the second phase of the ceasefire' and 'expressed its strong support to the mediators.'
If fighting is renewed, it will be done with Trump in the White House, who will not constrain Israel in the way Biden did.
One can tell that Hamas expects things to remain calm by how it is behaving - this is all part of the terror group's plan.
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