Katz threatens annexion: Israel intensifies attacks on Gaza!

Katz threatens annexion: Israel intensifies attacks on Gaza!

The tensions in the Gaza Strip rise again because Israel's Defense Minister Israel Katz threatens an annexion of Palestinian areas if Hamas does not immediately expel their hostages. This is done just a few days after the resumption of massive Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip, which were announced in response to the refusal of Hamas to return hostages. Katz said: "The longer the Hamas refuses to leave the hostages free, the more area it will lose." He announced that the Israeli armed forces were instructed to fill other areas in the Gaza Strip and carry out reinforced air, soil and sea inserts until all hostages are freed and that is defeated by Hamas.

The situation has been tense since the first phase of a ceasefire expired on March 1st and the efforts for a new agreement have failed since then. According to reports from ZDF there is a suggestion to restore the ceasefire, which also revolves around humanitarian aid for the gaza strip. The last massive Israeli air raid took place on Tuesday, in which over 500 people were killed in the Gaza Strip, which led to the expulsion of numerous civilians. There were also reports of a targeted attack on a former hospital used by Hamas, which is criticized by Israel internationally.

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The focus of the current situation is the 58 hostages, which are still under the violence of Hamas. While the first phase of the ceasefire enabled Hamas to return 33 hostages, there are many questions about the release of the remaining hostages and permanent peace in the room. Kleine Zeitung reports that the government is under quick results so as not to finally be stuck.

The complexity of the negotiations on ceasefire is tightened by the deep misunderstandings and the continuing hostility between Israel and Hamas. While Hamas strives for a return to the rule in the Gaza Strip, Israel vehemently rejects this and threatens with further escalation if there is no agreement. This uncertain location ensures persistent fear and despair among the civilians in the Gaza Strip and the relatives of the hostages.