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Netanyahu Pushes for Hostage Release Amid Gaza Crisis

8/13/2025

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Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu announced that ceasefire discussions in Gaza are now focused on securing the simultaneous release of all hostages. With Egypt and Qatar mediating, the situation grows dire as the UN raises alarms over escalating starvation and malnutrition, worsened by Israel's military operations, which have even targeted militants posing as aid workers.

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Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu announced that ceasefire discussions in Gaza are now focused on securing the simultaneous release of all hostages. With Egypt and Qatar mediating, the situation grows dire as the UN raises alarms over escalating starvation and malnutrition, worsened by Israel's military operations, which have even targeted militants posing as aid workers.