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Netanyahu Rejects Gaza Ceasefire Amid U.S. Hostage Release

5/12/2025

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu firmly stated that military operations in Gaza will persist, dismissing any notion of a ceasefire with Hamas. In a glimmer of hope, the U.S. successfully secured the release of hostage Edan Alexander as a humanitarian act. Additionally, U.S. Ambassador Mike Huckabee refuted claims of recognizing a Palestinian state during President Trump's forthcoming Middle East visit.

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu firmly stated that military operations in Gaza will persist, dismissing any notion of a ceasefire with Hamas. In a glimmer of hope, the U.S. successfully secured the release of hostage Edan Alexander as a humanitarian act. Additionally, U.S. Ambassador Mike Huckabee refuted claims of recognizing a Palestinian state during President Trump's forthcoming Middle East visit.