Hamas said cutting off supplies is ‘cheap extortion, a war crime and a blatant attack on the (ceasefire) agreement’.
Israel halted aid to Gaza, demanding Hamas accept a new ceasefire plan to extend the first phase of the truce. Hamas rejected the proposal, accusing Israel of extortion and undermining the agreement. The first phase, which included increased aid, expired. Negotiations for the second phase, involving further hostage releases and a lasting ceasefire, are stalled. Both sides accuse each other of violating the agreement.