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Netanyahu Threatens Military Action Amid Hostage Crisis

3/26/2025

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issued a stark warning to Hamas, threatening to expand military operations in Gaza if hostages are not freed. Defense Minister Israel Katz supported this stance, promising intensified military efforts. Meanwhile, Egypt cautioned it could expel released Hamas prisoners unless a new hostage agreement is forged, as protests in Israel grow louder, demanding action for the captives.

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issued a stark warning to Hamas, threatening to expand military operations in Gaza if hostages are not freed. Defense Minister Israel Katz supported this stance, promising intensified military efforts. Meanwhile, Egypt cautioned it could expel released Hamas prisoners unless a new hostage agreement is forged, as protests in Israel grow louder, demanding action for the captives.