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Israel Intensifies Gaza Offensive as Protests Against Hamas Persist

Netanyahu announces increased military pressure on Hamas, while rare anti-Hamas protests in Gaza face violent suppression, including the killing of a prominent protester.

19.01.2025, Palästinensische Gebiete, Gaza-Stadt: Kämpfer der Qassam-Brigaden, des militärischen Flügels der Hamas, stehen auf einem Auto, als Fahrzeuge des Roten Kreuzes zur Abholung israelischer Geiseln, die im Rahmen eines Waffenstillstandsabkommens zwischen Israel und der Hamas freigelassen wurden, in Gaza-Stadt rangieren. Foto: Abed Hajjar/AP/dpa +++ dpa-Bildfunk +++
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Hunderte Menschen hatten sich versammelt, um gegen die Hamas zu protestieren. Das Bild zeigt eine Menschenmenge in Beit Lahia

Overview

  • Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has pledged to escalate military operations in Gaza, aiming to weaken Hamas and secure the release of hostages.
  • Hamas has agreed to an Egyptian-mediated 50-day ceasefire proposal involving the phased release of hostages, though key terms remain unresolved.
  • Protests against Hamas' rule have emerged across Gaza, with demonstrators calling for an end to both the war and the group's governance.
  • Hamas has violently suppressed dissent, reportedly torturing and killing 22-year-old protester Oday Nasser Al Rabay, whose death has drawn international condemnation.
  • Netanyahu's government continues to push the controversial 'Trump Plan' for the voluntary resettlement of Gaza residents, sparking criticism over its humanitarian and political implications.