Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 12:29pm on 02 Mar 2025,Sunday International
Israel announced the suspension of all aid and supplies into Gaza, warning of "additional consequences" if Hamas rejects a U.S.-proposed ceasefire extension. The initial truce, which allowed increased humanitarian aid, expired Saturday. Israel claims the U.S. plan, supported by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, extends the ceasefire until April 20, covering Ramadan and Passover. It requires Hamas to release half the hostages immediately and the rest upon a permanent ceasefire agreement. Mediators Egypt, Qatar, and the U.S. have not commented, and Hamas has yet to respond. The blockade’s full impact remains unclear.
