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Netanyahu Shifts Focus to Hostage Rescue Amid Gaza Crisis

6/30/2025

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Netanyahu Prioritizes Hostages

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is now prioritizing the rescue of hostages taken by Hamas, even as military operations in Gaza persist. Meanwhile, President Trump calls for a ceasefire and renewed negotiations. Evacuation orders in northern Gaza have drawn sharp criticism from Palestinian leaders and UN officials, as the conflict intensifies, leaving a trail of devastation.

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Abbas Urges U.S. Intervention

Nabil Abu Rudeineh, spokesperson for Palestinian Authority Chairman Mahmoud Abbas, called on the U.S. to intervene and halt Israel's threats against Gaza. He cautioned that ongoing annexation in the West Bank could ignite further conflict and destabilize the region, stressing the urgent need for acknowledgment of Palestinian rights and the pursuit of statehood.

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Netanyahu Prioritizes Hostages

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is now prioritizing the rescue of hostages taken by Hamas, even as military operations in Gaza persist. Meanwhile, President Trump calls for a ceasefire and renewed negotiations. Evacuation orders in northern Gaza have drawn sharp criticism from Palestinian leaders and UN officials, as the conflict intensifies, leaving a trail of devastation.

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