Netanyahu sets ultimatum: release hostages until Saturday or war!

Netanyahu sets ultimatum: release hostages until Saturday or war!

Israel - Israel's head of government Benjamin Netanyahu threatened again with the continuation of the Gaza War, the hostages of Hamas should not be released until Saturday afternoon. In a current explanation, he put up an ultimatum that endangers not only the security of the hostages, but also the stability of the region. The Israeli government did not specify the exact number of hostages to be released.

Hamas has already announced that it will expose the release as long as Israel does not adhere to the agreements made. Israel rated this as a break in the agreements and reacted with increased pressure. In this context, US President Donald Trump also called for the release of all hostages until Saturday afternoon and threatened to terminate the ceasefire if this requirement is not fulfilled.

background and hostage exchange

The agreement between Israel and Hamas provides for an exchange of 33 hostages against 1,904 Palestinians. So far, a total of 16 hostages have been released from Hamas in the context of five exchange campaigns. In return, Israel released hundreds of Palestinian prisoners. Of the remaining hostages, eight are currently considered dead, while nine should still be alive.

The situation is tense, and the possibility that hostages do not come free as required on Saturday is given. These developments could result in serious consequences for the region. The international community observes the situation carefully, while again a turning point in the long -lasting conflict between Israel and Hamas could be achieved.

The growing tensions raise questions about the durability of the current agreement on and about the emotional and political consequences that could exist for both the families concerned and for the entire Middle East. Further information can be found in the comprehensive analysis on the Bundestag website, which deepens the context and the details on this complex topic ( Bundestag ).