Haaretz February 16, 2025
Trump's Ultimatum Fizzled Out, but Netanyahu Could Still Block Gaza Deal's Second Stage

Besides facing an imminent decision regarding Gaza –
1. continuing with the deal,
2. resuming the war or
3. extending the first stage of the present deal

Israel is also arriving at a critical turning point in Lebanon, with the temporary cease-fire set to end on Tuesday

Saturday's release of three Israeli hostages abducted from Kibbutz Nir Oz – Sasha Troufanov, Sagui Dekel-Chen and Iair Horn – marked the completion of the sixth phase of the first stage of the hostage deal.