Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office announced on Thursday that the Israeli Cabinet will not convene to approve a ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip and the release of dozens of hostages until Hamas ceases what it describes as a "last minute crisis." This statement comes amid accusations from Netanyahu's office that Hamas has reneged on parts of the agreement in an effort to extract last-minute concessions, although they did not provide further details.

The Israeli Cabinet was expected to ratify the ceasefire deal on the same day. However, Israeli airstrikes across the Gaza Strip have claimed at least 48 lives in the past 24 hours, with local officials indicating that around half of those killed were women and children, according to Gaza's Health Ministry. In armed conflicts, both Israel and Hamas have historically intensified military operations just before ceasefires are supposed to take effect as a strategy to display strength.

Under the tentative ceasefire agreement reached on Wednesday, 33 hostages are slated to be released over the next six weeks, while the remaining captives, including male soldiers, will be discussed in a subsequent phase of negotiations. Hamas has asserted that it will not release the remaining prisoners without an enduring ceasefire and a complete Israeli withdrawal from Gaza.

As of now, Israel's military operations are reported to have resulted in over 46,000 fatalities in Gaza, predominantly among women and children, as per the Health Ministry's data. The figures do not clarify how many of these casualties were militants, but Israel claims to have killed over 17,000 fighters without providing corroborative evidence.

In the international arena, China welcomed the Gaza ceasefire and expressed hopes for its comprehensive and permanent implementation. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun stated that China would continue to provide humanitarian assistance to Gaza and aims to aid in post-war reconstruction efforts. He urged all parties involved to treat the ceasefire as an opportunity to ease local tensions and emphasized China's commitment to fostering peace and stability in the Middle East.

In Iraq, the leader of the Iran-backed militia Harakat al-Nujaba, Akram al-Kaabi, declared the suspension of operations against Israel given the ceasefire announcement but indicated that these could resume if Israel violates the truce. He expressed solidarity with the Palestinian people and stated that their military resources remain on standby.

Meanwhile, Syria's new foreign minister, Asaad al-Shibani, urged for the lifting of sanctions imposed during the regime of former President Bashar Assad. In an interview with a Turkish broadcaster, he advocated for the removal of sanctions to enable economic stability and improved living conditions for Syrians.

Indonesia's Foreign Affairs Ministry also welcomed the ceasefire, calling for its immediate enforcement and advocating for the establishment of a sovereign Palestinian state. The ministry emphasized that lasting peace in Palestine hinges on ending Israel's occupation and establishing a two-state solution based on agreed international parameters.

Iran's Revolutionary Guard praised the ceasefire as a "great victory" for Hamas, with senior leadership asserting that the Israeli military faced significant setbacks. They expressed confidence in the resistance's endurance and strength against Israel's actions in Gaza.

Pakistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs echoed similar sentiments, welcoming the ceasefire while criticizing Israel for the "unprecedented loss of lives." They called for the immediate execution of the ceasefire to facilitate humanitarian aid and assert their stance against Israeli expansionism, which they claim has destabilized the region.

Finally, both Japan and South Korea have welcomed the Israel-Hamas ceasefire, viewing it as a crucial step toward improving humanitarian conditions in Gaza. Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi urged both Israel and Hamas to sincerely implement the agreement, while South Korea's Foreign Ministry called for prompt execution to ensure the release of all hostages.