Israeli Minister Says Hamas Engaging in ‘Deception’ with New Demands

Jerusalem, 4 October, 2025 (TPS-IL) — Avi Dichter, Israel’s Minister of Agriculture, accused Hamas of making new unreasonable demands as part of the Trump Gaza Peace plan.

“Hamas began its deception exercises by demanding that the IDF (Israel Defense Forces) withdraw so that it can reach the deceased hostages in the areas where the IDF is located,” he said. “The immediate demand, which also corresponds with President Trump’s words, should be the return of all 20 living hostages within 72 hours as a first step that will dictate the continued implementation of the stages of the agreement.”

“The living hostages are not in the area where the IDF currently controls,” added Dichter. “Without this, there is no progress in the agreement and the fighting must continue with all intensity.”