Israel warned Thursday that Hamas must release three living hostages this weekend or face a resumption of the war in GazaIf fighting in Gaza resumes, Israeli defence minister Israel Katz said it would end in the “defeat of Hamas and the release of all the hostages”. “It will also allow the realisation of US President Trump’s vision for Gaza,” he added, according to Agence France-Presse (AFP).Katz last week ordered the Israeli army to prepare for “voluntary” departures from Gaza, and the military said it has already begun reinforcing its troops around the territory. Continue reading…
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Publish date : 2025-02-14 07:53:00
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Middle East crisis live: Hamas expected to name Israeli hostages it will free this weekend
