According to an order from the Israeli government, the Israeli military is closing all crossings to Gaza and stopping the introduction of humanitarian aid, reports Haaretz.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office warns of "further consequences" if Hamas does not accept the proposal for an extended ceasefire.
Terror-listed Hamas accuses Israel of jeopardizing the fragile ceasefire and calls the stop "cheap blackmail, a war crime, and a flagrant attack on the agreement." The organization also says that Israel is responsible for the fate of the hostages.
According to an Israeli source, the decision to stop the aid shipments was made in coordination with the US government.
From morning
The aid shipments that have entered Gaza recently will, according to Israeli assessment, last for five months, reports Israeli media. The country rejects warnings of hunger in Gaza and claims they are a "lie".
The proposal for an extended first phase of the ceasefire comes from a statement by US Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff.
"In light of Hamas' refusal to accept Witkoff's draft for further talks – which Israel has agreed to – Prime Minister Netanyahu has decided to stop all introduction of goods and supplies to the Gaza Strip from this morning", announces Netanyahu's office, reports The Times of Israel.
Israel's ultra-nationalist Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich welcomes Netanyahu's decision to cut off aid and demands that the fight continue "to total victory" against Hamas.
Has expired
Netanyahu's office states that they will not agree to a ceasefire without the release of the hostages.
The proposed extension of the first phase would, according to Israeli sources, mean that half of the hostages – living and dead – would be released on the first day of the extension, and the rest at the end of the period if a permanent ceasefire is achieved, according to Israeli media.
The first phase of the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas expired on Saturday. The two sides have not yet negotiated an agreement on a second phase.
