Israel has launched deadly attacks on Gaza, ending a ceasefire and resulting in at least a dozen deaths and many injuries. The attacks were in response to Hamas refusing to release more hostages, with Defense Minister Israel Katz warning of further action until all hostages are freed. The ceasefire, initiated in January and involving the release of prisoners, ended without progress towards a lasting solution, leading to increased tensions and violence in the region.
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Overflowing prisons trigger emergency measure to house inmates in police cells
The Justice secretary has activated Operation Safeguard to house prisoners in police cells due to overcrowding in jails, with only 824 places left in the adult male estate. This emergency measure will free up hundreds of cells but could cost the government millions, with previous activation costing £30.2 million between February and July 2023. The Police Federation of England and Wales has expressed concerns about officers being diverted from core duties and facing additional dangers,...
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