Israeli officials say that if the PA returns to Gaza and Hamas remains in any capacity, there’s a risk of a repeat of the situation in Lebanon — where another Iran-backed militia, Hezbollah, became a powerful armed force behind a toothless government unable to stop its attacks.
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Israeli hostages in 'stable condition' after landmark prisoner swapThe first three Israeli hostages released as part of a ceasefire agreement in the Gaza war are reportedly in "stable condition," according to the hospital where they are being examined. Emily Damari,
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Israeli far-right minister says Israel should occupy all of GazaIsrael's far-right finance minister, Bezalel Smotrich, has spoken out in favour of Israeli occupation of the entire Gaza Strip, in remarks to Israeli military radio. Smotrich, the leader of the Religious Zionist Party,
I think that he is a great hero and very professional at the operational level of using force, but he has no strategic vision.”
I have a national responsibility for victory and security, and I am ready to pay the price," the Finance Minister wrote.
Three wonderful young women will be first’ * Armed men parade through Gazan cities after ceasefire takes effect
Far-right Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich threatened Sunday to overthrow the government if it did not occupy the Gaza Strip. The extremist minister called a Gaza ceasefire agreement a “very serious mistake” and “surrender to Hamas.”
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The start of a truce prompted celebrations in Gaza, where Hamas militants made a show of force on the streets after 15 months of war. Hours after the first three hostages returned to Israel, it freed 90 prisoners.
Israel refuses to begin truce saying Hamas had not submitted a list of captives to be released, which the Palestinian movement says was due to 'technical field reasons'
Far-right minister says he 'received a commitment' that there would be a gradual Israeli takeover of enclave, despite ceasefire deal
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