Israel cuts off aid into Gaza to pressure Hamas to accept new deal extending fragile ceasefire

Israel warned of "further consequences" after it stopped the entry of all goods and supplies into the Gaza Strip on Sunday, in a move aimed at pressuring Hamas to accept a new proposal to extend the fragile ceasefire.

"Israel will not allow a ceasefire without the release of our hostages," a statement from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said. "If Hamas continues its refusal, there will be further consequences."

Hamas accused Israel of trying to derail the existing ceasefire agreement and said its decision to cut off aid was "cheap extortion, a war crime and a blatant attack" on the truce. Both sides stopped short of saying the ceasefire had ended.