Israel warns Hamas it will seize more land in Gaza and maintain a ‘permanent’ presence unless hostages are freed
Israel's defense minister warned in March 2025 that Israel would seize more territory in Gaza and keep a permanent presence there unless Hamas freed the remaining hostages, as Israel escalated a new offensive after the ceasefire ended.
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