Netanyahu rues the failure of an ice breaker

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JERUSALEM: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that Hamas rejected all aspects of a Gaza ceasefire deal to free captives.   “Hamas rejected everything… “I hope that changes because I want those hostages out,” Netanyahu said a press conference, doubting a breakthrough a day after the State Department stated it was “time to finalise that deal”. So “We’re trying to find some area to begin the negotiations,” Netanyahu remarked. “They (Hamas) refuse to do that… (They said) there’s nothing to talk about.” Netanyahu is under increased internal and international pressure…

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Israelis up the ante against Benjamin Netanyahu

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Jerusalem: Jerusalem witnessed the largest demonstration of public discontent in Israel since the beginning of the Israel-Hamas conflict. Thousands of Israelis took to the streets, highlighting the country’s worsening political divisions. Thousands of people gathered in Jerusalem in the biggest protest against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government since the conflict began on October 7 last year. The rally called for elections and change, including Netanyahu’s resignation, early elections and immediate action to secure the release of about 130 Israeli hostages still held in Gaza, many of whom are feared dead.…

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