Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu personally shot down a plan that would’ve paused the Gaza war and freed all remaining hostages — www.naijnaira.com reports.
Internal government documents made public by Channel 13 confirm Israel’s top security leaders supported a second-phase ceasefire, but Netanyahu dismissed it outright.
The discussions began after the return of several hostage bodies in early March 2025, following the first ceasefire phase arranged by Egypt, Qatar, and the U.S.
Former Shin Bet head Ronen Bar argued, “Let’s get everyone back first, then resume the fight,” urging action on phase two of negotiations.
Despite advice from senior figures like Maj. Gen. Nitzan Alon, who said, “The only opportunity to release the captives is to discuss the conditions of phase two,” Netanyahu refused to move forward.
Ron Dermer, Israel’s lead negotiator, insisted, “We are not prepared to end the war while Hamas remains in power.”
The Hostages and Missing Families Forum described the revelation as “deeply alarming,” claiming the government knowingly blocked rescue opportunities.
Critics argue that Netanyahu’s refusal has prolonged the war, worsened Israel’s global image, and left over 50 hostages behind in Gaza.
As of now, indirect talks have collapsed, while Gaza’s humanitarian crisis deepens and Israel faces genocide allegations at The Hague.
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