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Israel's New City Plan Fuels Tensions, Ceasefire Stalled

7/16/2025

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Israel's ambitious plan to establish a new city in Rafah has sparked fears of international law violations, with experts cautioning against potential unlawful confinement. As tensions rise, ceasefire talks between Israel and Hamas remain at a standstill, with Hamas open to negotiations but accusing Israel of ongoing aggression and dismissing prisoner exchange proposals.

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Israel's ambitious plan to establish a new city in Rafah has sparked fears of international law violations, with experts cautioning against potential unlawful confinement. As tensions rise, ceasefire talks between Israel and Hamas remain at a standstill, with Hamas open to negotiations but accusing Israel of ongoing aggression and dismissing prisoner exchange proposals.