Israel anticipates increased tensions in the West Bank as ceasefire negotiations face obstacles

Israel’s war cabinet fears rising tensions near the West Bank and Temple Mount during Ramadan after failed ceasefire talks. Israeli Defense Ministry holds urgent meeting to increase troop presence, fearing Hezbollah involvement. Israel refuses to participate in talks until all hostages are released. U.S. President Biden urges ceasefire before Ramadan on March 10th.

Sources in Israeli Defense Ministry state that troop presence will be increased in West Bank and Temple Mount due to intelligence reports. Concerns rise over potential Hezbollah involvement in attacks in the area. Israel refuses to send delegations for ceasefire talks until all hostages are released. U.S., Qatar, and Egypt push for ceasefire agreement before Ramadan.

Israeli intelligence agencies report the death of 32 hostages out of 134 in Hamas custody. Israel demands release of all hostages before participating in peace talks again. President Biden, Qataris, and Egyptians call for ceasefire agreement before Ramadan. Hamas Political Bureau Head’s statement urging prayers at Al-Aqsa mosque raises tensions in the area according to Israelis.