The fragile negotiations between Israel and Hamas have once again entered a decisive phase, marked by the unveiling of a new ceasefire-hostage release proposal brokered by Egypt and Qatar.

"Like you, I hear the reports in the media, from which you can gather one thing – Hamas is under immense pressure," the prime minister said while visiting the Gaza Division. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the reports that Hamas had accepted a ceasefire-hostage deal,

Benjamin Netanyahu made the comments during a cabinet meeting today where he reiterated that it is Hamas who need to be pressured to support any ceasefire deal and not his government.