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Israel Threatens Gaza Annexation Amid Hostage Crisis

3/21/2025

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Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz declared on March 21 that the military will expand its territory in Gaza if Hamas fails to release hostages. He issued a stark warning of permanent annexation and intensified military actions after a ceasefire collapsed. This move has sparked global outrage, with critics labeling it as illegal annexation and raising alarms over potential genocide.

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Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz declared on March 21 that the military will expand its territory in Gaza if Hamas fails to release hostages. He issued a stark warning of permanent annexation and intensified military actions after a ceasefire collapsed. This move has sparked global outrage, with critics labeling it as illegal annexation and raising alarms over potential genocide.