Netanyahu calls for 'cabinet' meeting following Hamas's decision to postpone

Following Netanyahu's decision to convene the cabinet, Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz also made a statement, characterizing the situation as a violation of the ceasefire agreement.

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz issued a statement after Hamas announced that it was postponing the next prisoner exchange due to Israel's violation of the ceasefire agreement.

Claiming that Hamas's decision constitutes a violation of the ceasefire, Katz said, "I have instructed the army to maintain the highest level of readiness in Gaza and to defend our communities.

Hamas's announcement that it will stop releasing hostages is a complete violation of the ceasefire agreement."

The Izz ad-Din al-Qassam Brigades, the military wing of Hamas, had announced that the 6th prisoner exchange, which was planned for February 15, had been postponed until further notice, citing Israel's violation of the ceasefire agreement. Since the ceasefire went into effect on January 19, 5 prisoner exchanges have taken place, with Israel releasing 766 Palestinian prisoners and Hamas releasing 21 hostages.

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