Israel suspends Gaza aid to force Hamas to accept ceasefire.
• Gaza Strip stopped goods and supplies entry, warning of “additional consequences” if Hamas doesn’t accept a new proposal to extend the ceasefire.
• Egypt accused Israel of using “starvation as a weapon.”
• Hamas accused Israel of trying to derail the ceasefire agreement after its first phase ended.
• The first phase, which included a surge in humanitarian assistance, expired on Saturday.
• The second phase, which includes Hamas releasing dozens of remaining hostages in return for an Israeli pullout and a lasting ceasefire, is yet to be negotiated.
• Israel described the new proposal as a U.S. one, with no immediate U.S. response.
• Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that the ceasefire would only continue if Hamas keeps releasing hostages.