Hamas wants more pressure on Israel before ceasefire's next phase

Hamas wants more pressure on Israel before ceasefire’s next phase World Dec 9, 2025 10:30 AM EST

JERUSALEM (AP) — A Hamas leader on Tuesday threatened to not move into the next phase of the Gaza ceasefire agreement until more pressure is put on Israel to open a key border crossing, cease deadly strikes and allow more aid into the Palestinian territory.

The accusation came as Israel’s government says it is ready to move into the next and more complicated phase of the ceasefire deal, while calling on the militant group to return the remains of the last Israeli hostage held in Gaza.

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Husam Badran, a member of Hamas’ political wing, called for the “full implementation of all the terms of the first phase”