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Israel to US: Rafah action required as Hamas refusing hostage deal

Published May 6, 2024
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Israeli military action in Rafah is required due to Hamas’ refusals of mediated proposals for a Gaza truce under which the Palestinian group would free some hostages, Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant has said in a statement, Reuters reports.

The statement said Gallant relayed that message in an overnight conversation with US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin.

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