Israel has called up military reservists amid fears that a fragile Gaza ceasefire could collapse if Hamas fails to release more hostages by Saturday. The move signals escalating tensions as international mediators scramble to salvage the truce .
Deadline Pressure & Trump\u2019s Controversial Plan
President Donald Trump\u2019s proposal to resettle Palestinians and turn Gaza into a beach resort has sparked outrage across the Arab world . Hamas accused Israel of violating ceasefire terms, prompting a threat from Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz: \u201cIf Hamas stops the hostage releases, there is no ceasefire\u2014there is war.\u201d
Mediators in Overdrive
Egypt and Qatar are pushing to break the deadlock, with Hamas\u2019s Gaza chief Khalil Al-Hayya in Cairo for urgent talks. Meanwhile, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned of \u201cintense fighting\u201d if deadlines aren\u2019t met. Over 48,000 Palestinians have already been killed in the conflict, per Gaza officials .
\u201cThe People Are Suffering\uu201d
Gazans pleaded for calm as hopes for peace dim. \u201cWe barely started believing in this truce,\u201d said Rafah resident Lotfy Abu Taha. \u201cThe people are the victims.\u201d Hamas ally Islamic Jihad warned that hostages\u2019 fates hinge on Israel\u2019s actions .
What\u2019s Next?
With 16 Israeli hostages and 5 Thais freed so far, negotiators aim to secure a full troop withdrawal from Gaza. But fears of a renewed conflict\u2014and Trump\u2019s polarizing vision\u2014loom large. Stay tuned for updates .
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. Hamas accused Israel of violating ceasefire terms, prompting a threat from Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz: \u201cIf Hamas stops the hostage releases, there is no ceasefire\u2014there is war.\u201d
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