Author: Aaron Boxerman
Published on: 21/04/2025 | 00:00:00
AI Summary:
Israeli finance minister Bezalel Smotrich said the more crucial goal was ensuring that Hamas no longer ruled the Gaza Strip. Israel launched the war in Gaza after the deadly attack with at least two aims. Both goals have proved elusive despite a devastating campaign that has killed more than 50,000 people in Gaza. Israel agreed to cease-fire with Hamas in January, during which 1,500 Palestinian prisoners were exchanged for 30 hostages and the bodies of eight more. Since Israel ended the truce in mid-March, the families of Israeli hostages have been demanding an immediate agreement to release the remaining captives. About two dozen living hostages are believed to still be in Gaza, according to Israeli officials.
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