Netanyahu Says ‘Last Minute Crisis’ With Hamas Holding up Approval of Gaza Truce and Hostage Deal
It is unclear whether the prime minister’s statements reflect jockeying to keep his fractious coalition together or whether the deal is at risk.
TEL AVIV — Prime Minister Netanyahu said Thursday that a “last-minute crisis” with Hamas is holding up Israeli approval of a long-awaited ceasefire that would pause the fighting in the Gaza Strip and release dozens of hostages.
Mr. Netanyahu began signaling there were issues with the deal just hours after President Biden and key mediator Qatar announced it was complete.
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