Israel threatens to occupy Gaza if hostages are not released

Israel threatens to occupy Gaza if hostages are not released Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has issued a stern warning to the Palestinian independence movement Hamas. He said that if the remaining hostages held by Hamas are not released, Gaza will be partially occupied. Hamas has threatened to send the hostages back in ‘coffins’ if Israel does not stop its attacks. The first phase of the ceasefire began on January 19 after 15 months of indiscriminate Israeli attacks on Gaza. Israel wants to extend the first phase of the ceasefire…

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Supreme Court blocks removal of Israeli intelligence chief

Supreme Court blocks removal  Israel’s Supreme Court has suspended the removal of Ronen Bar, the head of the country’s domestic intelligence agency, Shin Bet. The court will make a final decision on the matter by April 8. The Israeli cabinet approved the decision to remove Bar on Thursday. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said the decision would take effect on April 10. Protests have erupted across the country against the decision to remove Bar. Protesters gathered in front of Netanyahu’s residence. Police used water cannons to disperse the protesters. Clashes…

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