Israel's defense minister says Gaza City could be destroyed
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Qatar urges a Gaza ceasefire after a 'positive response' from Hamas
A key mediator on Tuesday stressed the urgency of brokering a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip after Hamas showed a “positive response” to a proposal from Arab countries, but Israel has yet to weigh in as its military prepares an offensive in some of the territory's most populated areas.
A key mediator on Tuesday stressed the urgency of brokering a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip after Hamas showed a “positive response” to a proposal from Arab countries, but Israel has yet to weigh in as its military prepares an offensive in some of the territory’s most populated areas.
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Israel pounds Gaza City as military takes first moves in offensive
Israel hammered Gaza City and its outskirts overnight, residents said Thursday (Aug 21), as the military announced it had taken initial steps in its push to capture Hamas' last major stronghold. The
Israel’s ongoing bombardment of Gaza, where starvation is rampant, has prompted outcry from global leaders. France, Australia and Canada are among a growing number of countries that have called for Palestinian statehood. The United Kingdom said it will agree to recognize Palestine as a state if Israel does not accept a ceasefire deal.
Casablanca - Israel’s Defense Minister Israel Katz gravely warned on Friday that Gaza City would be destroyed if Hamas refuses to disarm and release all Israel’s Defense Minister Israel Katz gravely warned on Friday that Gaza City would be destroyed if Hamas refuses to disarm and release all hostages,
Israel's defence minister has approved a plan for the conquest of Gaza City and authorised the call-up of around 60,000 reservists to carry it out, his ministry confirmed on Wednesday.Defence Minister Israel Katz's move,
It was unclear whether Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel was on board with the terms, which came as Qatar and Egypt were intensifying mediation efforts.
The head of Israel’s Mossad spy agency is visiting Qatar on Thursday to revive the cease-fire and hostage exchange talks with Hamas, officials said.
The prospect of an expanded assault on Gaza areas sheltering hundreds of thousands of Palestinian civilians has sparked condemnation inside Israel and abroad.
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