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The national security minister said his party would rejoin the government if the war is renewed.
“My joy is mixed with sadness for the kidnapped who will be left behind, fear and concerns that there will be obstacles on the way.”
The Israel Prison Service is preparing to free 90 Palestinian terrorists once the first three hostages are home.
Hamas has refused to provide the names of the hostages set to be released on Sunday, in violation of the ceasefire agreement.
Israel Defense Forces Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi revealed that the military was launching an “enhanced defense plan” for the Gaza border.
The terrorist group reiterated its commitment to the truce, claiming the delay was due to “technical reasons.”
The U.S. president-elect decided to remove all restrictions on weapons supplies to the Jewish state, the premier said.
The Palestinian leader said the Palestinian Authority has completed all preparations to start rehabilitating the Strip.
Israel will free 1,904 Palestinian terrorists in the first stage of the ceasefire.
A ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon took effect on Nov. 27, ending nearly 14 months of hostilities.
The full Cabinet is expected to give the final approval ahead of Shabbat.
Ministers to address the threat posed by the surge of attacks expected after the release of hundreds of terrorists in the ceasefire deal with Hamas.
