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Ceasefire over!
20 MARCH 2025 /20 ADAR 5785
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The Israeli Air Force has targeted senior Hamas leaders in a wave of pre-emptive strikes across the Gaza Strip this week. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ended an increasingly challenging ceasefire with Hamas by launching ‘Operation Strength and Sword’ to stun the terror group. The IDF yesterday issued evacuation orders for Gazans to safe areas whilst expanding security zones between northern and southern Gaza. IDF forces regained controls at IDF launch Operation Strength and Sword strategic positions on the Netzarim you will pay the full price,” he said. “If all Corridor. Israeli hostages are not released and Hamas Defense Minister Israel Katz gave a “final is not removed from Gaza, Israel will act warning” that IAF strikes was only the “first with unprecedented force. Take the advice step”. of the US president, release the hostages “What comes next will be far worse, and
and expel Hamas, and other options will open, including relocation for those who choose it. The alternative is total destruction.” Netanyahu said the operation followed repeated refusals by Hamas to release 59 hostages following proposals by US Envoy Steve Witkoff and mediators. Israel believes 24 hostages are still alive. “In the past two weeks, Israel did not initiate any military action in the hope that Hamas would change course,” he explained. “While Israel accepted the offer of President Trump’s special envoy, Steve PHOTO: REUTERS Witkoff, Hamas flatly refused. This is why I authorised yesterday the renewal of military action against Hamas.” Netanyahu added that “From now on, negotiations will be conducted only under fire.” Continued on page 3
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