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Israel to Restart Gaza Aid Amid Hostage Negotiations

4/16/2025

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In a significant shift, Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz revealed plans to restart humanitarian aid to Gaza, even as the government previously vowed to withhold it until hostages were freed. Concurrently, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is in talks for a broader hostage agreement, with Hamas considering an Israeli ceasefire and poised to release nine hostages.

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In a significant shift, Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz revealed plans to restart humanitarian aid to Gaza, even as the government previously vowed to withhold it until hostages were freed. Concurrently, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is in talks for a broader hostage agreement, with Hamas considering an Israeli ceasefire and poised to release nine hostages.