Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accuses Hamas of trying to back out of a cease-fire deal, delaying the key vote on the agreement. The deal aims to release hostages and bring a pause to the fighting in the Gaza Strip. Netanyahu's office accuses Hamas of attempting to extort last-minute concessions and backtracking on an earlier understanding. Under the terms of the deal, hostages will be released in exchange for Palestinian prisoners, Israeli forces will withdraw, Palestinians can return to their homes, and humanitarian assistance will be provided.
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