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Hamas says Israeli attack that killed policemen in southern Gaza is a ‘serious violation’ of ceasefire deal.

Published On 16 Feb 2025

  • Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu echoes US President Donald Trump, who said last week that “the gates of hell would open” if Hamas does not release dozens of remaining captives in the Gaza Strip.
  • US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has fully endorsed Israel’s war goals, saying Hamas “must be eradicated” – throwing the future of the shaky ceasefire into further doubt.