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Israel blocked the entry of humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip on Sunday, one day after the first phase of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire came to an end.
The move is meant to pressure Hamas to accept the U.S. proposal to extend the first phase of the ceasefire by about six weeks while Hamas continues releasing hostages.
Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned of “further consequences” should Hamas not agree to the extension. Hamas says Israel is trying to derail the ceasefire agreement.
Though Israel is facing international backlash for the blockade amid the fragile ceasefire, Netanyahu says Israel is “fully coordinated” with President Trump.
