Israel Expands Gaza Offensive, Threatens Annexation Over Hostage Standoff
Defense Minister Israel Katz orders deeper incursions into Gaza and warns of permanent territorial control if Hamas does not release remaining hostages.
- Israel's military resumed intensified air, land, and sea operations in Gaza, killing over 500 Palestinians since the ceasefire ended on March 17, 2025.
- Defense Minister Israel Katz has instructed the Israeli Defense Forces to seize additional territory and threatened annexation if Hamas refuses to release 59 hostages, 24 of whom are believed to be alive.
- The humanitarian crisis in Gaza is worsening, with aid blockades causing severe shortages of food, fuel, and medical supplies, leaving many displaced residents in desperate conditions.
- Prime Minister Netanyahu faces domestic unrest after firing Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar, a decision temporarily halted by Israel's Supreme Court due to legal challenges.
- Hamas demands a lasting ceasefire and full Israeli withdrawal in exchange for hostages, rejecting U.S.-backed proposals that do not address broader ceasefire terms.
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