Israel Quits Ceasefire Talks Over ‘Delusional’ Hamas Demands
- Netanyahu won’t send delegates to follow-up talks in Cairo
- Move comes as tensions between Israel and Hezbollah worsen
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has opted not to send a delegation to Cairo for follow-up talks aimed at securing a cease-fire with Hamas, again dismissing the militant group’s demands as “delusional.”
Israel is holding out for Hamas to change its position before taking any further role in negotiations, the prime minister’s office said Wednesday. The Iran-backed militant group has insisted on the total withdrawal of Israeli troops from Gaza in return for the release of hostages, something Netanyahu has categorically ruled out.