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Netanyahu Plans Gaza Control Amid Renewed Humanitarian Aid

5/20/2025

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu revealed intentions to seize control of the Gaza Strip and ease the blockade on aid, albeit with minimal resources. This announcement comes on the heels of a significant ground offensive against Hamas, as humanitarian aid trickles back into Gaza after a lengthy two-and-a-half-month hiatus.

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu revealed intentions to seize control of the Gaza Strip and ease the blockade on aid, albeit with minimal resources. This announcement comes on the heels of a significant ground offensive against Hamas, as humanitarian aid trickles back into Gaza after a lengthy two-and-a-half-month hiatus.