Israeli Government Postpones Gaza Ceasefire Vote Amid Rising Tensions

Sat Mar 15 2025 15:03:14 GMT+0200 (Eastern European Standard Time)
Israeli Government Postpones Gaza Ceasefire Vote Amid Rising Tensions

The approval of a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas faces delays as negotiations evolve and military strikes continue, raising concerns over civilian casualties and political repercussions.


Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has delayed a vote on a ceasefire deal with Hamas, citing demands for last-minute changes. As airstrikes persist in Gaza, questions remain about the deal's approval and its potential impact on the ongoing conflict and Palestinian humanitarian crises.


Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has announced a postponement of the scheduled vote set for Thursday to approve a ceasefire agreement with Hamas, citing the group’s attempts to negotiate last-minute changes. The negotiations, which have been ongoing for months, reached a pivotal moment when U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken expressed confidence that the ceasefire would commence as planned on Sunday, despite the delays.

The Israeli military's strikes in Gaza intensified following the announcement of the potential ceasefire, resulting in the deaths of over 80 individuals, according to reports from the Hamas-run health ministry. Netanyahu has accused Hamas of trying to “extort last-minute concessions” and emphasized that the Israeli security cabinet would not convene until all aspects of the agreement were accepted by Hamas.

Discussion surrounding the ceasefire agreement suggests that although key Israeli negotiators support the plan, it will require the government’s endorsement to move forward. Reports indicate that a cabinet meeting may take place on Friday to discuss the deal, with Israeli ministers likely to support it. However, dissent within the government is evident, as Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir declared that his right-wing party would exit the coalition if the deal were approved, deeming it “reckless” and undermining the military efforts in Gaza.

In response to the negotiations, Hamas has reportedly declared its commitment to the ceasefire terms while attempting to include additional names of imprisoned members in the final prisoner exchange. The initial phase of the deal proposes the release of 33 hostages—predominantly women, children, and the elderly—while allowing hundreds of aid lorries entry into Gaza and facilitating the return of displaced Palestinians to their homes.

Despite the ongoing military tensions, the international community, including Qatar, which has taken a mediating role, is calling for calm ahead of the potential ceasefire. As the humanitarian situation in Gaza deteriorates, with devastating impacts on the civilian population, the urgency for an implementation of the ceasefire grows.

Following a cross-border attack on October 7, 2023, which left approximately 1,200 Israelis dead, Israel has launched military operations against Hamas, leading to over 46,000 fatalities in Gaza as reported. As negotiations continue, the political landscape in Israel remains volatile, complicating the prospects of achieving a lasting resolution to the ongoing conflict.

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