Israel has threatened to resume intense fighting in Gaza if captives are not released by Hamas this weekend, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warning of a decisive defeat of Hamas by the IDF. Hamas, however, remains committed to the ceasefire deal and accuses Israel of violating it, stating that the captives can only be returned if the ceasefire is respected. The possibility of renewed conflict has sparked condemnation and fear among Palestinians, with over 61,000 confirmed dead and thousands more missing and presumed dead in Gaza’s 15-month attack.
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