Israel’s defence minister said on Friday he has instructed the military to “seize more ground” in Gaza and threatened to annex part of the territory unless Hamas releases the remaining hostages it holds.
Israel Katz’s warning came as the army stepped up the renewed assault it launched on Tuesday, shattering the truce that had facilitated the release of more than two dozen hostages and brought relative calm since late January.
After retaking part of the strategic Netzarim corridor that divides Gaza’s north from south, Israeli troops moved on Thursday towards the northern town of Beit Lahiya and the southern border city of Rafah. The military said it had resumed enforcing a blockade on northern Gaza, including Gaza City. An injured Palestinian boy waits to be treated at Indonesian Hospital in Beit Lahia, Gaza Israeli strikes on Gaza add to soaring child death toll Read more
“I ordered [the army] to seize more territory in Gaza,” Katz said. “The more Hamas refuses to free the hostages, the more territory it will lose, which will be annexed by Israel.”
No offense taken, I was giving you the benefit of the doubt. I think you edit should cover it:)
Oh yeah thanks. It’s definitely the benefit. Instead of jumping to conclusions you had a suggestion and that’s great. Thanks bro/sis.
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