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Netanyahu Halts Turkish Aid to Gaza Over Hostage Crisis
10/17/2025
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- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is blocking Turkish rescue teams from Gaza until Hamas returns the remains of deceased hostages.
- Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar said Hamas could release many hostages as part of an agreement.
- Netanyahu plans to convene a security cabinet to address the situation amid families waiting for remains not yet released by Hamas.
- Arye Deri, leader of the Shas party, demanded halting aid to Gaza.
