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Gaza attack shows Netanyahu has chosen domestic politics over hostages

Bel Trew
Palestinians react at the site of an Israeli strike on a residential building in Jabalia
Palestinians react at the site of an Israeli strike on a residential building in Jabalia (REUTERS)
  • Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered a renewed offensive in Gaza, ending a fragile ceasefire.
  • Over 400 Gazans have been killed in the bombardment.
  • Netanyahu cited Hamas' refusal to release hostages and accept proposed deals as justification for the offensive.
  • The hostages' families accuse Netanyahu of abandoning them and prioritising domestic politics, particularly appeasing his far-right coalition partners.
  • The breakdown of negotiations and renewed violence threaten regional stability and jeopardise the hostages' safety.
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