Israel’s army radio claimed that the US is pressuring the Prime Minister of Israel to enter into negotiations with Hamas about the second phase of the ceasefire and the exchange of prisoners.
Citing political sources, this media reported that the Council of Security Ministers of the Security Cabinet will hold a meeting today (Monday, 17th of February) regarding the second phase, because Washington wants to make progress in the negotiations for the exchange of prisoners in the second phase of the ceasefire.