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IDF officials estimate fighting in Gaza may continue for several months, with the military preparing by sending call-ups to some 60,000 reservists earlier this week. The IDF is preparing for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to go through with plans to invade and occupy Gaza City,
The renewed push for a deal comes as Israeli forces are preparing for a new significant offensive focused on the occupation of Gaza City.
US and Israeli sources describe a pattern of obstruction by Israeli leadership, even as Hamas accepted key terms
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu asserted that Israel's goal was not to occupy Gaza, but to "free Gaza."
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GB News on MSNBenjamin Netanyahu slaps down 'weak' Keir Starmer again in scathing verdict of PM's Palestine plan
Benjamin Netanyahu has blasted Sir Keir Starmer's "weak" and "shameful" plans to recognise the state of Palestine once again. In a furious podcast appearance on Wednesday, the Israeli Prime Minister laid into his British counterpart - and issued a dire warning over his response to Israel's military activity in Gaza to boot.
Some members of Israel’s coalition have ruled out a proposed hostage deal with Hamas, but the prime minister has yet to state his position.
Hamas' statement comes amid Benjamin Netanyahu stating that Israel intends to take over Gaza in order to ‘ensure our security’