Israel Accuses Hamas of Failing to Fulfill Cease-Fire Deal, Hostage Release Hinges in Limbo

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accused Hamas of backing out of a cease-fire deal aimed at releasing hostages and halting more than a year of fighting, prompting concerns over the future of a fragile peace process. The decision by Hamas to pull out of the agreement has left many questioning its intentions and the viability of the truce. Netanyahu's office released a statement expressing his 'deep disappointment' with the move. The development has added new tension to an already volatile region.