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Netanyahu Defies U.S., Rejects Hamas Operative Safe Passage

11/6/2025

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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected U.S. pressure to grant safe passage to about 200 Hamas operatives in Gaza, insisting Hamas must be disarmed and Israel maintain military control.
IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir proposed a possible exchange of the operatives for the remains of IDF Lt. Hadar Goldin, held since 2014.
Ceasefire violations by Hamas have heightened tensions and prompted IDF responses.

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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected U.S. pressure to grant safe passage to about 200 Hamas operatives in Gaza, insisting Hamas must be disarmed and Israel maintain military control.
IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir proposed a possible exchange of the operatives for the remains of IDF Lt. Hadar Goldin, held since 2014.
Ceasefire violations by Hamas have heightened tensions and prompted IDF responses.