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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu emphasized that the ceasefire with Hezbollah allows Israel to re-focus on Gaza and combat Hamas more effectively. He noted that the agreement has "broken the link" between Lebanon and Gaza fronts, isolating Hamas from its Iranian allies in what the Israeli government refers to as the "axis of resistance." Despite this, Hamas officials publicly claimed they are flexible in negotiations but continue to cite Israel’s demands—such as a permanent end to hostilities, withdrawal from Gaza, and a prisoner swap—as non-negotiable obstacles.