Israeli officials announced Sunday they are halting all goods and supplies from entering the Gaza Strip. They warned Hamas that “additional consequences” are in store if they do not accept a new proposal for an extended ceasefire.
“As the 1st phase of the hostages’ deal concludes and following Hamas’s refusal to accept the U.S. Mideast envoy Steve] Witkoff’s framework for continuing talks – which Israel agreed to – PM Netanyahu decided entry of all goods & supplies into the Gaza Strip would be stopped as of this morning,” stated Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office via X.
Israel insists on a ceasefire linked to the release of their hostages. If Hamas refuses, further repercussions will follow,” the statement continued.
Hamas accused Israel of deliberately undermining the precarious truce and labeled the cutoff of aid as “cheap extortion, a war crime, and a blatant attack on the agreement.

The initial phase of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire, which increased humanitarian aid, ended on Saturday. The two sides have not yet agreed on the second phase, which involves Hamas releasing dozens of remaining hostages in exchange for an Israeli withdrawal and a lasting ceasefire.
Israeli officials interestingly back a proposal to extend the first ceasefire phase through Ramadan and Passover (April 20), originally proposed by U.S. Mideast envoy Steve Witkoff.
Under this plan, Hamas would release half the hostages on the first day and the rest when a permanent ceasefire agreement is reached, according to Netanyahu’s office.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.