11:03โขCeasefire Holds, Netanyahu Defends Deal
โจIsraeli media continues to focus on the ceasefire's implementation and the IDF's withdrawal, initiating the 72-hour countdown for hostage release (13tv, Davar, Haaretz, INN, Israel Hayom, jerusalem post, Mako, n12, times, i24NEWS, Kipa, Kan, Maariv, now14, Ynet, kikar, walla). Prime Minister Netanyahu asserts he resisted intense pressure and criticizes those claiming the deal was always available, stating Hamas never agreed to release hostages while the IDF was in Gaza (13tv, INN, Israel Hayom, Mako, n12, times, i24NEWS, Kipa). He also warns of a continued effort to demilitarize Gaza and locate fallen hostages (13tv, INN, n12, times, i24NEWS).