❗️Hamas announced an indefinite pause in releasing Israeli hostages due to repeated Israeli ceasefire violations (👆) incl. attacks that have killed 110 Palestinians since its start, despite Hamas meeting its obligations. Hamas emphasized it’s open to resuming swaps if Israel complies. Next one was planned for Saturday, meaning mediators have time to pressure Israel. This comes amid repeated Netanyahu comments to resume the genocide after Phase 1 + Israeli sabotage of Phase 2 talks. Hamas negotiators said US assurances for the ceasefire are gone as Trump plans to depopulate Gaza. Instead of complying, Israel told its army to ‘prepare’ for resuming genocide. Trump called to end ceasefire unless Hamas releases ALL Israeli hostages by Saturday (which isn’t what the deal says). Israelis reacted by protesting the gov't to comply. 🧠 Hamas’s move is designed to pressure US + Israeli gov't + Israeli public, says analyst Rami Khouri, adding that nearly nobody else puts up such sustained political resistance to Israel. 📉 IOF ex-general Eiland said this reflects the true balance of power, confirming that Israel failed in virtually all goals. More info: tinyurl.com/ajhmsps 🔗