Netanyahu's new demands aim to disrupt captives deal, says Hamas official

Hamas official Izzat al-Risheq said Netanyahu's new demands for a ceasefire deal are intended to torpedo a potential agreement that would secure the release of Israeli captives in a prisoner exchange.

"Netanyahu's frantic attempts to add new demands, which were not included in all the previous proposals discussed with the mediators, confirm he is still dragging his feet, procrastinating and looking for ways to disrupt the agreement," Risheq said on Telegram.