Israel has halted aid to Gaza until Hamas agrees to a new ceasefire agreement, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced.
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Tensions in the region are high and trade is at a fragile point as the first round of the ceasefire agreement between Hamas and Israel closes.
Hamas accused Israel of trying to derail the agreement hours before the first phase was over. Palestinian extremist groups called Israel's decision “cheap terror, war crimes, blatant attacks.” The Associated Press reported.
The first phase of the ceasefire contract began in January just before President Trump took office. It expired on Saturday and neither side has negotiated a second phase.
Egypt's Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatti condemned the Israeli decision, calling it a “clear and clear violation of humanitarian law.”
The Gaza Strip, which was destroyed by Israeli counterattacks on Hamas, has no resources like food, water and medicine, killing thousands of people.
