Israel says ceasefire will end if hostages are not released

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the ceasefire with Hamas in the Gaza Strip will end, if the Islamic group does not release his country's hostages.

Hamas announced on Monday that it would postpone the sixth round of hostage releases. Hamas said Israel has violated the ceasefire agreement, which has been in effect since January 19. Hamas accused the Israeli military of attacking residents in the Gaza Strip and failing to fully allow aid supplies to enter the enclave.

A Hamas spokesperson talked to an Arabic media outlet on Tuesday, saying that threats and the use of the language of force cannot lead to the release of the hostages.