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Hamas’s betrayal casts doubt on upcoming negotiations. The group plans to release another six Israeli hostages over the weekend and return the remains of four more next week, but questions linger about whether this can hold amid the recent breach.
The broader ceasefire framework, scheduled to conclude on March 1, is now under threat. Israel’s Finance Minister called for the destruction of Hamas, framing their violation as a serious breach and emphasizing the need for decisive action.