"Netanyahu wanted to resume the war after the first phase," the official said. A Hamas official claimed that mediators involved in the hostage and ceasefire negotiations included a clause allowing Israel to resume military operations in Gaza if Hamas violated the agreement. The provision was added to give Netanyahu a way to pacify the hardliners within his government who are opposed to a deal that does not allow Israel to continue fighting after the implementation of a deal, the Hamas official said, speaking on the condition of anonymity. The hostage and ceasefire deal is set to be implemented in three phases, with the IDF continuing to withdraw from Gaza during each stage.