On-point: Netanyahu threatens to resume Israel’s war on Gaza if captives not released

The Gaza ceasefire deal has been called into question with Hamas accusing Israel of violating their truce.

And Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is now threatening to resume the war.

Let's turn to Professor Robert Lawrence for more.

Good morning.

1. Hamas has suspended the release of captives, pointing to Israel for its violation of key provisions of the agreement.

But doesn't Israel have its own suspicions about the rationale behind Hamas' delay?

2. And isn't Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu now threatening to end the deal unless Hamas releases the captives held there by this weekend?

3. U.S. President Donald Trump also said Israel should "cancel" the ceasefire and that "all hell is going to break out."

He didn't elaborate on what that would mean.

What do you think he meant by that?

4. Some analysts point out U.S. President Donald Trump's call for 'ethnic cleansing' in Gaza is front and center in the ceasefire agreement breakdown.

Do you also believe so?

5. Would you say Hamas may be wondering if it's worth engaging in phase 2 of the ceasefire talks?

Thanks so much for joining us this morning.

We appreciate it.