Prime minister’s comments come after opposition leader claims country is sending weapons to ‘criminals and felons’

The revelation ignited a controversy in Israel, with the opposition leader warning that the “weapons going into Gaza will eventually be pointed at Israeli soldiers and civilians.”

Avigdor Liberman sat down with Kan's Reshet Bet on Thursday in interview, claiming Netanyahu is arming militias in Gaza. The Prime Minister's Office did not deny Yisrael Beytenu chair MK Avigdor Liberman's claim that Israel is arming crime families and militias in Gaza to fight Hamas,

Hayya, said in a pre-recorded speech on Thursday the group had not rejected the latest U.S. proposal for a ceasefire with Israel but demanded changes that would secure the end of the war in the enclave.

Meanwhile, the U.N. Food Program said 77 trucks carrying aid were stopped by hungry people who took the food before the trucks were able to reach their destination.

Officials said Hamas was seeking changes on guarantees for a permanent end to war. That has long been the core sticking point with Israel.