An Israeli campaign group urges the government to uphold the Gaza truce amidst a fifth hostage-prisoner swap, facing uncertainty due to US President Donald Trump's controversial declaration of taking control of Gaza. Trump's comments sparked international condemnation and have raised questions about the future of the ceasefire agreement.
JERUSALEM — An Israel i campaign group urged the government on Friday to stick with the Gaza truce ahead of a fifth hostage-prisoner swap, after explosive comments by United States President Donald Trump raised questions over the future of the deal.The scheduled exchange this weekend comes after Trump declared that the US would 'take over Gaza' and move Palestinians out of the territory, sparking uproar across the Middle East and beyond.
Amid the uncertainty triggered by Trump's remarks, Yaela David, whose brother Evyatar is still being held in Gaza, urged 'the negotiating team to act today to complete the final details of the deal and ensure the return of all hostages.''This must happen under this deal, and if not, there will remain a huge black stain on the history of our state,' she said.
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