Israel Masses Troops Near Gaza as Hostage Release Deadline Looms

Israel is mobilizing troops in and around the Gaza Strip as Hamas delays a scheduled hostage release, accusing Israel of violating the ceasefire agreement. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warns that if Hamas does not release the hostages by noon on Saturday, the ceasefire will be terminated, and military operations will resume.

President Donald Trump echoes Netanyahu's stance, demanding the release of all Israeli hostages by the same deadline and threatening severe consequences if Hamas fails to comply. Trump also proposes relocating Gaza's population to neighboring countries, a suggestion. . .