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Israeli minister urges Gaza residents to demand Hamas removal, hostage release NHK

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz says the removal of Hamas from Gaza and the immediate release of all Israeli hostages is the only way to stop the war.



Katz released a video statement on Wednesday.



He warned that the Israeli military would soon operate forcefully in additional areas of Gaza, and that the plans had already been prepared and approved.



He demanded that residents of Gaza raise their voices against the Islamic group.



The Israeli military resumed its offensive on March 18 amid stalled ceasefire talks.



Gaza's health authorities said on Wednesday that 830 people have been killed since then.



On Thursday, Israeli forces launched attacks across various parts of Gaza from the early hours.



Hamas announced that its spokesperson was killed in the city of Jabalia, northern Gaza.



The Reuters news agency quoted informed sources as saying 11 of the 20 members of the Hamas political office, which is the group's decision-making body, have been killed since the start of the war in late 2023.
Summary
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz calls for Hamas's removal from Gaza and hostage release to end the ongoing conflict. He issued a video statement, warning of impending military action in Gaza. Since March 18, the Israeli military has been conducting an offensive amid stalled ceasefire talks;
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URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20250327_19/

Date: March 27, 2025

Created: 2025/03/28 07:00

Updated: 2025/12/08 05:14

Last Read: 2025/03/28 07:20