Hamas Halts Hostage Release – Is Israel Preparing for Combat?

Israel's Defense Minister, Israel Katz, declared that Hamas's decision to halt the release of hostages is a "violation of the ceasefire agreement." He instructed the military to enhance combat readiness and bolster the security of border areas, reports NewsBox.

The head of Israel's Defense Ministry, Israel Katz, called Hamas's decision to pause the release of hostages a direct breach of the ceasefire agreements. In response, he instructed the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) to prepare for a potential escalation of the conflict in the Gaza Strip and strengthen the defense of border settlements.

Simultaneously, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is conducting emergency consultations on security matters, according to the Times of Israel.