Israel defence minister warns of ‘war’ in Gaza if Hamas halts hostages’ release

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Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz warned that the country would resume its military offensive in Gaza if Hamas fails to uphold the ceasefire agreement and release Israeli hostages by Saturday, AFP reports.

“The new Gaza war will be different in intensity from the one before the ceasefire and it will not end without 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,” Katz said, referring to Donald Trump’s plan for the US to take over the Palestinian territory.

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