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Israel says Hamas must accept US-backed hostage deal 'or be annihilated'

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30-05-2025 | 13:32

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Israel says Hamas must accept US-backed hostage deal 'or be annihilated'

Israel's defense minister warned Hamas on Friday to accept a ceasefire proposal submitted by U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff "or be annihilated" after the group said the deal failed to satisfy its demands.

In a statement, Defense Minister Israel Katz said the military was acting in Gaza "with full force," adding: "The Hamas murderers will now be forced to choose: accept the terms of the 'Witkoff Deal' for the release of the hostages -- or be annihilated."

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