Trump's threats demanding the immediate release of all prisoners in Gaza are complicating efforts to maintain the ceasefire, Hamas says.

“These threats complicate the ceasefire agreement and encourage [Israel] to refrain from implementing its terms,” Hamas spokesman Hazem Qasim said.

“Hamas has fulfilled all its obligations in the first phase, but Israel is avoiding moving to the second phase of negotiations,” Qasim added, according to Al Jazeera. “The US administration should pressure Israel to enter negotiations as stipulated in the ceasefire agreement.”

Earlier, Trump threatened further destruction of Gaza if all remaining captives are not immediately released.