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Israel is evading the implementation of the second phase of the hostage deal, Hamas spokesman Hazem Qassem told Saudi TV channel Al-Hadath on Saturday.
He claimed that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu fears his government will collapse if he proceeds with the agreement and accused Israel of refusing to provide clear guarantees for ending the war and withdrawing from Gaza. Qassem also said that Hamas "may relinquish control of the Strip in exchange for its reconstruction."