Israeli tendencies to prolong first phase before resuming conflict in Gaza

OCCUPIED QUDS, Feb. 21 (YPA) – An Israeli political source has revealed that Benjamin Netanyahu’s government plans to extend the first phase of the ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip, aiming to resume fighting and re-escalate military operations after the end of the first phase of the ongoing deal with Hamas.

The source pointed out that Netanyahu’s government is intending to extend the first phase for up to two weeks, aiming to release the largest possible number of Israeli prisoners, especially those who are still alive, even if the price is the release of additional Palestinian prisoners.

The source also added that “Israel” intends to end the deal and launch a large-scale attack on the Gaza Strip, which he describes as “unprecedented” in the region.

YPA