The Prime Minister’s Office announced on Wednesday evening that, ahead of approval of the plans for the operation in Gaza City, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has directed that the timetables - for seizing control of the last terrorist strongholds and the defeat of Hamas - be shortened.
“The Prime Minister expresses his great appreciation for the reservist fighters who have been mobilized and their families, and all IDF soldiers. Together we will win,” the PMO’s statement said.
Kan 11 News reported that a diplomatic source revealed Israel has no intention of sending a delegation to resume negotiations for a hostage release deal at this time.
Palestinian Arab sources claimed that Hamas had agreed to the mediators’ proposal for a deal based on US envoy Steve Witkoff’s outline.
However, Israel responded by stating that the agreement deviates significantly from Witkoff's original proposal and includes terms that Israel cannot accept.